County-Initiated Amendments to Articles 2, 4, 5, 6, and 11 of the Ventura County Coastal Zoning Ordinance (CZO)

Ventura County has initiated amendments to Articles 2, 4, 5, 6, and 11 of the Coastal Zoning Ordinance through Ordinance No. 4654 to update regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs). These amendments define specific ADU and JADU terms, identify allowed unit types in the coastal zone, and outline the necessary permit processes and approval requirements. The scope includes updating development standards such as lot area, setbacks, and building height, while also removing outdated mobilehome references and clarifying wet bar requirements. These changes apply to various coastal parcels in the unincorporated county, including Coastal Rural, Coastal One-Family and Two-Family Residential, Residential Beach, and Coastal Agricultural zones. The project was approved by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on November 18, 2025, and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21080.9. Because these changes constitute an amendment to the Local Coastal Program, they are subject to review and certification by the California Coastal Commission to ensure consistency with the California Coastal Act. The amendments will become effective upon the county's receipt of written notice of certification from the Commission. Administrative oversight is managed by Planning Manager Ruchita Kadakia.