General Plan Update: Next Step for the Preferred Land Use Map - Reminder!

Mark your calendars for an upcoming City Council meeting on October 9, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. We'll be continuing our discussion on the draft Land Use Designations and Preferred Land Use Map, following our previous meetings on September 11 and 25.

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Planning Courtesy Notices September 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...

Evacuation Planning Community Survey

The 10-minute survey, available in English and Spanish, is open for participation through October 10, 2023.

Planning Courtesy Notices August 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...

Bill Ayub New City Manager

The City of Ventura is pleased to announce the appointment of William "Bill" Ayub as the new City Manager, effective August 8, 2023.

Commercial Cannabis Business Applicants Virtual Presentations

The City of Ventura will hear one-hour virtual presentations from five finalists applying for three remaining commercial cannabis business permits on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. The presentations will be live-streamed on the City's YouTube channel.

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Planning Courtesy Notices July 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...

City Council approves increase for commercial cannabis permits

In October 2022, three commercial cannabis permits were conditionally awarded. The five Phase IV applicants who were not awarded conditional permits appealed that decision. 

On Monday, July 24, 2023, City Council voted to approve an increase in th...

Ventura Launches Groundbreaking Compost and Mulch Giveaway Program

The City of Ventura, in partnership with Agromin, introduces a groundbreaking program: free compost and mulch for residents. Enhance your gardening and landscaping with high-quality materials while making the City of Ventura a more climate resilient place

Planning Courtesy Notices June 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...

Development Map

Development Map

Looking for development projects in specific areas of Ventura? Explore the City's interactive Community Development Map providing real-time updates on the progress of each project. The map also features contact information for the ...

Planning Courtesy Notices May 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...

Form-Based Code Overlay

Purpose

The City of Ventura recently adopted its 6^th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element in January 2022. In order to provide enough housing in the city, several sites were identified as suitable for housing in the Housing Element, one on Telegraph ...

Development Review Process

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Public Calendars

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Planning Courtesy Notices April 28, 2023

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 because that will allow potential issues to be most effectively addressed. These proposals will be acted on at a future public hearing after the C...

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...

Development Map

Development Map

Looking for development projects in specific areas of Ventura? Explore the City's interactive Community Development map providing real-time updates on the progress of each project. The map also features contact information...

Cannabis Information

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

New Building Express Insta-Permits

 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 resid...