Upcoming Coffee Chats with Community Development

Community members are invited to join City staff from Community Development for upcoming coffee chats held throughout Ventura. The next event is on Friday, March 31, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, located off 4360 E Main...

Planning Courtesy Notices February 22, 2023 - Revised

Draft Local Coastal Program Amendment

Draft Local Coastal Program Amendment - NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY AND NOTICE OF HEARINGS

San Buenaventura Municipal Code Amendment to Amend Division 24 (Zoning Regulations) for Streamlining Purposes 

Notice of Availability (PDF) - Draft LCP Implementa...

Form-Based Code Overlays

Form-Based Code Overlays

Purpose

The City of Ventura recently adopted its 6^th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element in January 2022. There were several new housing sites that were identified in the Housing Element, one on Telegraph Road and a few on Johnson Dri...

Development Map

Development Map

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This is a working map that will be regularly updated to keep the community informed of the development activities occurring in the city.  Information includes:

• New Application - Projects received within ...

Cannabis Information

Latest updates and information regarding commercial cannabis in the City of Ventura.

Now accepting Easter Basket donations

The Ventura Police Department is asking for the community's help in collecting Easter basket donations to support the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation and local children completing various cancer treatments.

Empty baskets, stuffed animals, individually wrapped...

2022 Crime Statistics

Ventura had a significant decrease in property crimes, while violent crimes increased slightly overall in 2022

VPD Policy 706: Military Equipment

Strategic Plan 2020-2023

Learn more about VPD's mission, vision, values, and future initiatives.

Learn Safety Tricks & Tips

Community members can donate supplies for the City’s Foul Weather Shelter through March 31, 2023.

Alert Center

Community members can donate supplies for the City’s Foul Weather Shelter through March 31, 2023.

Stay Connected!

Community members can donate supplies for the City’s Foul Weather Shelter through March 31, 2023.

Create an Account

Community members can donate supplies for the City’s Foul Weather Shelter through March 31, 2023.

View our Office

Community members can donate supplies for the City’s Foul Weather Shelter through March 31, 2023.

Stay Connected!

Community members can donate supplies for the City’s Foul Weather Shelter through March 31, 2023.

Create an Account

Community members can donate supplies for the City’s Foul Weather Shelter through March 31, 2023.

Alert Center

Community members can donate supplies for the City’s Foul Weather Shelter through March 31, 2023.

Cannabis Permits - Council Meeting Monday, December 5, 2022

City of Ventura Staff will be presenting to the City Council regarding cannabis on Monday, December 5, 2022.   City Council will be asked to clarify the number of permits to be issued and whether Phase IV of the licensing process should be redone...

City Manager Selects Top Applicants

Ventura, Calif. — The Ventura City Manager Alex D. McIntyre selected the finalists for the City’s first round of commercial cannabis permits. The three retail businesses that have been conditionally awarded permits are Responsible and Co...

Phase IV Timeframe Extended

Due to a few delays, Phase IV of the commercial cannabis selection process, City Manager's Final Selection, is being extended through the end of October 2022.  

Public Comment Period Extended

The new deadline to share public input about cannabis applicants and/or proposed locations is Friday, July 29, 2022.  Submit your public comment, watch the Cannabis Community Meeting, and see applicant PowerPoint presentations here: http...

Live Stream Tonight's Meeting and Order of Presentations

LIVE STREAM LINK: 

https://www.youtube.com/cityofventura/live

Watch the Cannabis presentations tonight using the live stream link.  This is not a hybrid meeting and this link is for viewing purposes only.   There will not...

Updated Map of Proposed Locations

See the Updated Map of Proposed Locations for Cannabis Business Applicants - Part 2 of Phase III

Per the Application Guidelines and Procedures document, “Upon the completion of Phase III, the City Manager’s designees will tabulate the aggregate scores of a...

Ranking of Applicants After Part 1 of Phase III

Part 1 of Phase III: “Further Evaluation, Interviews, and Scoring” of the cannabis business permit application process has concluded.  Below is a ranking sheet of Applicants who participated in the interviews.  The ra...

Updated List of Proposed Locations and Interview Info

Updated List of Proposed Locations

See the City's Cannabis Information webpage for an updated list of proposed commercial cannabis business locations.  This information can be found under the section titled, "Proposed Locations - 2/2...

Rescheduling of Cannabis Interviews

***Please read this important message about rescheduling of cannabis applicant interviews.***

The cannabis applicant interviews for the City of Ventura were previously scheduled for the first two weeks of February 2022, however, due to the surge in Covid-1...

List of Proposed Locations and FAQs - City of Ventura Cannabis Information

See the City's Cannabis Information webpage for a List of Proposed Locations for Cannabis Business Permit applications in Application Period 1 and also see the updated Cannabis FAQs.

City of Ventura Cannabis Applications Tentative Timeline

See the tentative timeline for cannabis applications posted to the City website below.

Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Applications, Period 1

Tentative Timeline

IMPORTANT NOTE: The timeline provided below includes approximate timeframes and these timefra...

Cannabis Applications Due Today, 8/11/21 before 4:00 pm

Cannabis Applications Due Today, 8/11/21 before 4:00 pm

Application packets may be delivered in person between 2-4:00 pm on August 11, 2021, in the lobby near the front door of the Ventura City Hall, 1st floor (501 Poli Street, Ventura, CA 93003). &nbs...

Cannabis - Criminal Background Check Link

Please see the section below that was added to the Cannabis Information webpage for convenience.  This can be found under the Application tab and is also more information is provided in the Application Procedures & Guidelines.

Criminal Backgro...

8/5/21 Cannabis FAQs Posted

Please see the FAQs posted today, 8/5/21.  To see all FAQs, click here.

Retail Store Front v. Non-Store Front with Delivery

Question

I have a follow up question about a delivery component. We understand now that we will have to apply for a...

8/4/21 Cannabis FAQs Posted

Please see the Cannabis FAQs posted today, 8/4/21.  To see all FAQs click here.

Operating Hours for Retail

Question

What are the hours of operation for a retail store? In the code, it just refers to the business permit. ...

8/2/21 Cannabis FAQs Posted

Please see the Cannabis FAQs posted today, 8/2/21.  To se  all FAQs click here.

Premise Diagram Scale

Question

On Section D for Security, it says that we need to have a premise diagram that is a minimum of 1/4” scale. Ho...

7/29/21 Cannabis FAQs Posted

The following FAQs were posted today, 7/29/21.  To see all cannabis FAQs, click here.

Application Photographs

Question

Section F(5)(G) requests “photographs of existing site and buildings”; Section H(2) also requests ph...

7/28/21 Cannabis FAQs Posted

The following FAQs were posted today, 7/28/21.   To see all cannabis FAQs, click here.   

Fencing Requirement

Question: 

Is it a huge deal if there is not an ability to install a per...

Cannabis Delivery Services and Retail Permits FAQ

Please see the FAQ below clarifying Cannabis Delivery Services and Retail Permits as there have been multiple questions about this topic.  

You may see all cannabis FAQs here: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Faq.aspx?TID=77

Question

We have reviewe...

Zoning Verification Letter - File by July 26, 2021

ZONING VERIFICATION LETTERS 

Reminder: Because Zoning Verification Letters (ZVL) take 10 working days for the City to process, to ensure a timely return of your processed ZVL in order to submit it with your completed cannabis application, you shou...

7/20/21 New Cannabis FAQs and Updates to Webpage

New Cannabis FAQs have been posted today, 7/20/21, to the City's webpage.  Be sure to read the questions and answers here: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Faq.aspx?QID=429

Updates have also been made to Zoning Verification section of the...

7/9/21 Cannabis FAQs Posted

The following FAQs and information have been posted today, 7/9/21.

What revisions were made to the Application Procedures & Guidelines on 7/7/21?

 The revised Application Procedures & Guidelines are posted to the City’s Cannabis I...

Orientation FAQs

Please see the questions below that were asked at the Orientation Meeting on June 23, 2021.  The answers were pending staff review and discussions.  You may watch the entire Orientation Meeting video recording here: https://www.youtube.c...

Cannabis Application Documents Posted

Application documents for Commercial Cannabis Business Permits are released as of June 21, 2021.  The Cannabis Orientation "Kick Off" Meeting will be held Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 3:00 pm.  You must register in order to atte...

Cannabis Orientation "Kick Off" Meeting and New FAQs - 6/3/21

You may now register for the Orientation "Kick Off" Meeting.  The information in this update has been posted to the City's Cannabis FAQs. 

When is the application period and the Orientation Kick Off?

 The Application Per...

1 New Cannabis Application FAQ Posted - 6/1/21

The FAQ below is posted to the City’s website - see FAQ titled "What are the fees and details for submitting applications?".   To see the full list of all FAQs, click here.

May I submit more than one applicati...

3 New Cannabis Application FAQs Posted - 5/27/21

The 3 FAQs below were posted to the City’s website today on 5/27/21.  To see the full list of all FAQs, go to: https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Faq.aspx?TID=77

May I submit more than one application?

Applicants possessing ownership interest of five...

Application Period and Orientation Postponed

APPLICATION PERIOD AND ORIENTATION POSTPONED

This is an important notice that the City of Ventura will delay the opening of Application Period 1 for Commercial Cannabis Business Permits until Monday, June 28.  The new 45-day Application Period 1 w...

Planning Courtesy Notices -January 31, 2023

Planning Courtesy Notices

The purpose of this courtesy notice is to inform residents about project proposals early in the review process.  Staff highly encourages residents to share their perspective on projects as early in the process a...

Planning Courtesy Notices - December 23, 2021

Planning Courtesy Notices - December 23, 2021

Planning Courtesy Notices

The purpose of this courtesy notice is to inform residents about project proposals early in the review process.  Staff highly encourages residents to share their perspective on projects as early in the process a...

Planning Courtesy Notices - November 17, 2021

City of Ventura

Planning Courtesy Notices

The purpose of this courtesy notice is to inform residents about project proposals early in the review process.  Staff highly encourages residents to share their perspective on projects as early in the process a...

Planning Courtesy Notices - October 18, 2021

City of Ventura

Planning Courtesy Notices

The purpose of this courtesy notice is to inform residents about project proposals early in the review process.  Staff highly encourages residents to share their perspective on projects as early in the process as possible...

Planning Courtesy Notices 11/21/2022

Planning Courtesy Notices

 The purpose of this courtesy notice is to inform residents about project proposals early in the review process.  Staff highly encourages residents to share their perspective on projects as early in the process a...

Planning Courtesy Notices 10/20/2022

Planning Courtesy Notices

 The purpose of this courtesy notice is to inform residents about project proposals early in the review process.  Staff highly encourages residents to share their perspective on projects as early in the process a...

Planning Courtesy 09/21/2022

Planning Courtesy Notices

The purpose of this courtesy notice is to inform residents about project proposals early in the review process.  Staff highly encourages residents to share their perspective on projects as early in the process a...

Planning Courtesy Notices 8/25/2022

Planning Courtesy Notices

 The purpose of this courtesy notice is to inform residents about project proposals early in the review process.  Staff highly encourages residents to share their perspective on projects as early in the process a...

Planning Courtesy Notices 7/25/2022

Planning Courtesy Notices

 The purpose of this courtesy notice is to inform residents about project proposals early in the review process.  Staff highly encourages residents to share their perspective on projects as early in the process a...

Planning Courtesy Notices -05/25/22

Planning Courtesy Notices

 The purpose of this courtesy notice is to inform residents about project proposals early in the review process.  Staff highly encourages residents to share their perspective on projects as early in the process a...

Planning Courtesy Notices -4/25/22

Planning Courtesy Notices

The purpose of this courtesy notice is to inform residents about project proposals early in the review process.  Staff highly encourages residents to share their perspective on projects as early in the process a...

Planning Courtesy Notices -3/24/22

Planning Courtesy Notices

The purpose of this courtesy notice is to inform residents about project proposals early in the review process.  Staff highly encourages residents to share their perspective on projects as early in the process a...

Organics Recycling for Businesses and Multifamily Properties

Beginning January 1, 2022, California's Senate Bill (SB) 1383 requires all businesses and multi-family properties to arrange for organic waste collection services, including food waste and green waste collection*. The Organics Recycling Program w...

Food Waste Recycling Program for Residents

New Cal-OES Type-VI Engine

Battalion Chief Tony Hill, Firefighter Paramedic Jeff Jensen, and Senior Equipment Mechanic Jaime Aguayo took delivery of our new Cal-OES Type-VI Engine in Sacramento. Once it arrives in Ventura, it still requires a few computer additions and department-w...

FHRP requires creation of defensible space in vulnerable areas

Brush management deadline is June 1, 2023

Therapy dog in training

Ventura Fire’s new comfort canine gears up to support local firefighters

Now hiring Firefighter-Paramedics

We're looking for men and women interested in an all-hazards emergency response fire department with a commitment to enhancing the quality of life and the environment.

New Chatbot live

The City of Ventura has launched a new Chatbot feature to help website visitors find information, resources, services, and more! The Chatbot tool uses artificial intelligence to answer customer questions regarding website information. The more it's used, ...

New Interactive Pothole Map

Our Streets crew has been hard at work filling over 1,000 potholes in the last three months -- a 12% increase compared to this time last year. That's an average of 40 more potholes every month! 

Here's how you can help keep you (...

Community invited to participate in City Manager recruitment

Community members are invited to share their feedback through an online survey and hybrid community workshop hosted at City Hall on Thursday, March 30, at 6:00 p.m.

Westpark Skatepark Community Meeting - Design Workshop #2

When: Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Ventura Avenue Adult Center (550 N Ventura Ave)

The public is invited to attend the second design workshop for the Westpark Skatepark Expansion Project.

The City of Ventura's desig...

Release: City of Ventura names Brad Conners as the Interim Assistant City Manager

The City of Ventura is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad “Brick” Conners as its Interim Assistant City Manager.

City News: Read the My Ventura Community eNewsletter

Get the latest City news sent straight to your email every two weeks!

4th of July: Vendor & Sponsor Applications Open

The City is seeking vendors and sponsors for the 4th of July Street Fair and Pushem-Pullem Parade. Applications will be accepted February 1, 2023, through April 3, 2023, before 5:00 p.m. PST.

Storm Recovery: Cleanup and Repairs

Latest information regarding storm recovery, repairs, and cleanup efforts by the City of Ventura. Updated January 30, 2023.

Report Storm Damage

• Throughout Ventura County, and in our City, considerable efforts to collect damage reports and conduct field asse...

Foul Weather Shelter Plan

Community members can donate supplies for the City’s Foul Weather Shelter through March 31, 2023.

New Building Express Insta-Permits

New Building Express "Insta-Permit"

Customers can now apply for certain residential permits and receive them INSTANTLY through Ventura Online Permit Services* (OPS).

Building Express "Insta-Permits" are available for residential...

Live Spanish Interpretation at City Council Meetings

Live two-way Spanish interpretation services are available at all City Council Meetings. Participate in-person or online. No need to request services in advance.

Development Review Process

Read on...

Release: Ventura City Council appoints Akbar Alikhan to serve as Interim City Manager

The Ventura City Council announced the appointment of Assistant City Manager Akbar Alikhan as the Interim City Manager during its meeting on February 13, 2023.

2022 Crime Statistics

Ventura had a significant decrease in property crimes, while violent crimes increased slightly overall in 2022

New Chatbot live

The City of Ventura has launched a new Chatbot feature to help website visitors find information, resources, services, and more! The Chatbot tool uses artificial intelligence to answer customer questions regarding website information. The more it's used, ...

VPD Policy 706: Military Equipment

Learn more about our Military Equipment Policy.

Ventura Police Community Foundation

Did you know...the Ventura Police Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that:

• Provides resources and funding to help improve police effectiveness and officer safety and wellness through the use of specialized equipment, evolving technology, and ot...

Strategic Plan 2020-2023

Learn more about VPD's mission, vision, values, and future initiatives.

Montalvo Safe Routes to School

Project Background

The Montalvo Safe Routes to School Project includes: 

• installation of three flashing beacon crossings along Cypress Point Path corridor that runs from State Route 126 to US 101 Freeway west of Victoria Avenue
• a high-intensity acti...

Street Resurfacing - Victoria Avenue

Project Description

The project consists of resurfacing Victoria Avenue between Telephone Road and Ralston Street. The project will include cold milling, pavement repairs,
manhole and valve cover adjustments to grade, traffic loop replacement, as well as ...

Mission Park - Main Street Frontage Improvements

Project Description

The Mission Park Main Street Frontage Improvement project is located along Main Street just west of Figueroa Plaza adjacent to Mission Park (Attachments A, B, and C).  Historically this area of Main Street is one of the highest...

Cameron Street Sidewalk Improvements Phase III

Project Description

This project consists of repairing/installing sidewalks and installing/upgrading ADA access ramps in the Westside neighborhood.

Project Status 

Now Accepting bids - BIDS DUE 7/8/21 at 2:00 PMLink to CyberCopy

Estimated Schedule

Com...

Oxnard Plain Aquifer Monitoring Well

Project Description

Construct  monitoring wells clustered into one column up to 625 feet below surface; to obtain an undisturbed core sample and construct permanent monitoring wells with varying depths.. The core samples are necessary for determin...

Wastewater Plant Aeration Blowers

Project Description

Replace the existing aeration blowers system with a new building, install new energy-efficient blowers and instrumentation to be fully automated control system with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition.

Project Status 

Accept...

Police/Fire Headquarters Chiller Replacement Project

Project Description

Project consists of the demolition, disposal, and replacement of a chiller and appurtenant work as shown on the plans with Drawing No. 2020-D-033a. The Engineer's Estimate of cost is $228,008.

Project Status 

ACCEPTING B...

Street Resurfacing - Telephone, Saratoga to Victoria

Project Description

The project consists of resurfacing Telephone Road from Saratoga Avenue to Victoria Avenue. The project will include cold milling, pavement repairs,
manhole and valve cover adjustments to grade, traffic loop replacement, as well as rep...

Pierpont Stormwater Lift Stations

Project Description

The Pierpont area stormwater drainage system relies on two key lift stations located on Weymouth and Dover Lanes.  Each station consists of three pumps capable of pumping stormwater at a rate of 8,000 gallons per minute, a smal...

Pipeline Newsletter

Sign up for Ventura Water's monthly Pipeline E-Newsletter for project updates, community events, jobs and more! 

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Request for Proposals

Ventura Water, a division of the City, operates the Ventura Water Reclamation Facility (VWRF) which provides wastewater services to approximately 109,000 residents and businesses within the City limits and discharges tertiary treated effluent to the Santa...

VenturaWaterPure to receive an additional $14 million in grant funds

The City of Ventura’s proposed water reuse program, VenturaWaterPure,
anticipates an additional $14 million in federal funding from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s (BOR) Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program.

Sign up for Ventura Water's Pipeline Newsletter

Stay updated on the latest news for Ventura Water and VenturaWaterPure! This monthly newsletter features customer rebate programs, news, events, and project updates.

Thank you, Las Virgenes Municipal Water District!

A big thank you to Las Virgenes Municipal Water District for giving us a tour of their facilities and showing us how they are bringing their water "full circle"!