Camarillo City Council
February 25, 2026

19.44.220 Storage and/or parking of commercial vehicles in R residential zones.

No commercial vehicle exceeding a gross weight of t en thousand pounds may be parked or stored on a lot or parcel in any R ( residential ) zone.
(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.225 Motorcycle parking.

1. Uses required to provide for more than fifty park ing spaces must provide a minimum of one motorcycle parking space plus one space for every fifty parkin g spaces thereafter up to the first two hundred par king spaces. For parking facilities with more than two h undred parking spaces, one motorcycle parking space for every one hundred parking spaces must be provided.

2. A use may be given credit in lieu of providing mo torcycle parking if the parking facility provides a greater amount of parking than otherwise required by this c hapter. In such instance, one additional automobile parking space will count for two required motorcycl e parking spaces. Similarly, additional motorcycle parking may be credited for automobile parking spaces (up t o a maximum of eight parking spaces) at a ratio of two motorcycle parking spaces for each one automobile p arking space.

3. Motorcycle parking spaces must have a minimum dim ension of at least four feet in width and seven fee t in length, and must be accessed by a drive aisle of at least eight feet in width. (Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.230 Tandem parking.

1. All required parking spaces must be accessible fr om a drive aisle or street.

2. Parking spaces may not be located in tandem, exce pt in a parking garage, mobilehome unit, or where specifically approved by the planning commission or city council. In situations where tandem spaces ar e provided (other than a mobilehome unit), an attenda nt must be present at all times that the parking fa cility is in use.

3. When tandem parking spaces are permitted for mult i-family residential units, the spaces must be a mi nimum of twelve feet wide and must have access directly t o the residential unit for which the parking is des ignated. (Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.240 Parking lot dimensions—Open parking.

All open parking must comply with the following exh ibits. Compact spaces may only be used in the event practical difficulties or a hardship results from t he strict enforcement of these standards due to exi sting permanent buildings, the topography of the site, or an irregu larly shaped parcel.

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N
Parking
Angle
Degrees

P
Width of
Parking
Section
(lin. ft.)

S
Depth of
Stall
(lin. ft.)

A
Width of
Aisle One-
Way
Traffic
(lin. ft.)

A'
Width of
Aisle Two-
Way
Traffic
(lin. ft.)

c
Curb
Length
per Car
(lin. ft.)

P'
Width of
Parking
Section
(lin. ft.)

S'
Depth of
Stall
(lin. ft.)

0° 30 ′ 0″ 9′ 0″ 12 ′ 0″ 18 ′ 0″ 24 ′ 0″ 30 ′ 0″ 9′ 0″ 30° 47 ′ 0″ 16 ′ 0″ 12 ′ 0″ 18 ′ 0″ 18 ′ 2″ 41 ′ 0″ 13 ′ 0″ 45° 55 ′ 0″ 20 ′ 6″ 14 ′ 9″ 18 ′ 0″ 12 ′ 9″ 48 ′ 8″ 17 ′ 4″ 60° 61 ′ 0″ 21 ′ 0″ 18 ′ 18 ′ 0″ 10 ′ 5″ 57 ′ 2″ 19 ′ 7″ 90° 66 ′ 0″ 20 ′ 0″ 26 ′ 26 ′ 0″ 9′ 0″ 66 ′ 0″ 20 ′ 0″

(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.245 Parking lot dimensions—Parking structures.

All parking within parking structures must comply w ith the following exhibits. Compact spaces may be u sed in the event practical difficulties or a hardship r esults from the strict enforcement of these standar ds due to modular design of parking structures or the configu ration of the site.

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N
Parking
Angle
Degrees

P
Width of
Parking
Section
(lin. ft.)

S
Depth of
Stall
(lin. ft.)

A
Width of
Aisle One-
Way
Traffic
(lin. ft.)

A'
Width of
Aisle Two-
Way
Traffic
(lin. ft.)

c
Curb
Length
per Car
(lin. ft.)

P'
Width of
Parking
Section
(lin. ft.)

S'
Depth of
Stall
(lin. ft.)

0° 30 ′ 0″ 9′ 0″ 12 ′ 0″ 18 ′ 0″ 24 ′ 0″ 30 ′ 0″ 9′ 0″ 30° 47 ′ 0″ 16 ′ 0″ 12 ′ 0″ 18 ′ 0″ 18 ′ 2″ 41 ′ 0″ 13 ′ 0″ 45° 55 ′ 0″ 20 ′ 6″ 14 ′ 9″ 18 ′ 0″ 12 ′ 9″ 48 ′ 8″ 17 ′ 4″ 60° 61 ′ 0″ 21 ′ 0″ 18 ′ 18 ′ 0″ 10 ′ 5″ 57 ′ 2″ 19 ′ 7″ 90° 64 ′ 0″ 20 ′ 0″ 24 ′ 26 ′ 0″ 9′ 0″ 64 ′ 0″ 20 ′ 0″

A. The design of all vertical dimensions is subject to review and approval by the director of public worksPublic Works Director to ensure that proper vertical transition occurs at driveways, ramps , and aisles. Driveways with grades greater than five percent must provide a vertical transition. No drivewa y may have a slope greater than twenty percent.

B. Safe and secure pedestrian ways must be provided on each level of parking leading to stairways , and elevator s, to buildings , and public sidewalks.
(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.250 Parking lot lighting.

Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the proce dures and regulations in Chapter 19.47 of this code . (Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010; Ord. No. 2004, § 17, 1- 11-2023)

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19.44.255 Corner stalls.

Where two parking spaces adjoin on the inside corne r of a 90-degree change in the direction of a drive aisle, the adjacent parking space to the corner area must be widened by one foot or the adjoining area must i nclude an offset of a minimum of one foot in each direction a s shown on the following exhibit.

(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.260 Landscaping of parking areas.

Landscaping of parking areas within the multifamily , professional, commercial, and industrial zones mu st comply with the following regulations:

A. Peripheral landscaping at least five feet in wid th, or greater depending on the zone, must be provi ded along the interior of all property lines and adjace nt to all public streets.

B. One tree, fifteen-gallon minimum in size, must be planted within a minimum five foot wide planting area (as measured from the inside face of the curbing) at no more than every ten parking stalls.

C. Each unused space resulting from the design of p arking spaces or accessory structures over twenty- four square feet in area must be landscaped.

D. Maintenance. All planting areas must be maintain ed in a healthy, stable condition or replaced.

E. Irrigation System. All landscaping must be provi ded with a permanent watering irrigation system. The design of the irrigation system must be drawn to sc ale and must include water pressure, pipe size, and type s of irrigation devicesheads (sprinkler, bubbler, or rai nbirds) .

F. Identification of Plant Materials. The common an d botanical names of each plant, its container size , the number of each, and the location of the plant withi n the parking area must be clearly illustrated.

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G. Choice of Plant Materials. Landscaping must cons ist of a combination of trees, shrubs , and groundcover, with careful consideration given to ev entual size and spread, susceptibility to disease a nd pests, durability and adaptability , and adaptability to existing soil and climatic co nditions.

H. Parking Space Overhang. Parking spaces are allow ed to overhang into a landscaped area a maximum of two feet; provided, however, that the two foot over hang area is sufficiently level to adequately allow the vehicle overhang and the plant materials, irrig ation system , or other improvements are compatible with such vehicle overhang.

I. Parking spaces may overhang two feet into a pave d pedestrian area where the pedestrian area has a minimum width of six feet as measured from the face of the curb that serves as a wheel stop.

J. The landscape plan must include an adequate numb er and type of trees to achieve a parking lot coverage canopy. The landscape plan must demonstrat e that the parking lot canopy coverage will be achieved in a reasonable amount of time.

K. The required landscape plan must be prepared by a landscape architect and comply with all other cit y landscape guidelines or regulations and is subject to review and approval by the Director of Community Development or designee .

L. Landscaping, walls, and other improvements locat ed within driveway and intersection sight distance areas must not exceed 30 inches in height, and tree c anopies in these areas must maintain a minimum vertical clearance of seven feet to preserve visibi lity for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

M. Landscape plans must clearly delineate required sight distance areas at driveways and intersections and demonstrate that these areas remain free of vis ual obstructions, subject to review by the City Transportation Engineer.
(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.270 Parking area improvements.

All parking areas must be improved as follows:

A. Paving must be either a portland cement or aspha lt surface and graded to drain adequately with the design to the satisfaction of the city engineer. Th e use of porous paving is encouraged as a best management practice for water quality practices. Ot her materials may only be used when determined to comply with this standard or to meet other alternative practices.

B. All parking stalls must be clearly striped.

C. A continuous six-inch concrete curb above parkin g lot level must be installed and serve as a wheel stop for cars on all periphery areas of the parking lot and as an edging for planting areas and islands and protection for walls for entrances and exits.

D. Where parking abuts a residential zone, a solid masonry wall six feet in height must be installed o n the zone boundary line. Such wall may not exceed three feet in height within any corner cutback area or within the front yard area of the abutting resident ial zone.

Such walls must be located and, where
necessary, stepped or reduced in height to avoid en croaching into required sight distance triangles, a s determined by the City Transportation Engineer.

E. Recreational vehicle parking areas for cluster, townhouse, or apartment projects must be enclosed b y a decorative block wall at least six feet in height with a solid metal or wood gate. The design of the w all and gate is subject to the approval of the planning dDirector.

F. Compact car spaces and handicapped parking space s must be adequately marked with appropriate logos or wording on the paving.

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G. Where parking fronts onto a public street, a wal l, hedge, berm , or a combination of these must provide screening of the parking lot that is at least thirt y-six inches high. Screening elements must not obstruct visibility within required sight-distance areas at driveways or intersections. (Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

19.44.280 Parking lot plot plan.

A. A ny plot plan of any proposed off-street parking area must be shown on the site plan for the proposed development and submitted to the Department of Community DevelopmentCommunity Develo pment Department at the time of the application for a development plan approval.

B. A zoning clearance and building permit is requir ed for all off-street parking areas or lots which a re not otherwise constructed as part of a project requirin g a building permit.

C. Minor cChanges to the design of a parking lot may be author ized by the approval of a modification consistent with the requirements of Chapter 19.68director through a zone clearance approval subject to the provision s of this chapter. More substantial changes require t he approval of a modification to the approval as sp ecified Title 19 of this code.
(Ord. No. 1054, § 3(Att. No. 1), 5-12-2010)

Title 19 - ZONING
III. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 19.46 OFF-STREET LOADING*

Camarillo, California, Code of Ordinances Created: 2025-02-25 15:11:49 [EST] (Supp. No. 25)

Chapter 19.46 OFF-STREET LOADING*

19.46.010 General provisions.

Every use hereafter inaugurated, and every building or structure hereafter erected or altered, shallmust have permanently maintained off-street loading and unloa ding spaces. All loading or unloading facilities shallmust be located at such a depth within a lot or parcel, or within a n completed enclosed building as set forth herein to reasonably contain and restrict emission of noise, typically attributed to such functions, and to avoid conflicts with on-site circulation, pedestrian travel paths, and r equired sight distance. tThe following standards apply :

A. When the lot upon which loading spaces are locat ed abuts upon an alley, such loading spaces shall must have access from the alley. The length of the loading space may be measured per pendicular to or parallel with the alley. Where such loading area is parallel with the alley and the lot is fifty feet or less in width, the loading area shall extend across the full width of the lot.

B. Loading spaces shall must not be so located and designed so that trucks shall not back into a public street or alley , and nor shall a loading area s must be designed to not require the use of a public right- of-way for access to a loading dock.

C. No part of an alley or street shall may be used for loading with the exception of excepting areas designated by the city for loading.

D. No A loading space required by the provisions herein shall must not be eliminated, reduced, or converted in any manner unless equivalent facilitie s are provided.

E. All loading areas shall must be screened from view from the public right-of-way by an architecturally designed masonry wall, or other approved method of screening.

F. In no case shall a lLoading area s are prohibited be provided on the front portion of an industrial structure.

G. A Lloading space areas shown inside a buildings must have a be dock height design with a truck well to insure ensure its usability as a loading space.

H. The Director may approve minor deviations in the placement of loading areas where equivalent circulation, visibility, and safety performance can be demonstrated. (Ord. 588 § 9 (part), 1985.)

19.46.020 Size and location.

A. Each loading and unloading space shall must be located off the streets.

B. Standard loading spaces shall must be not less than twelve feet in width extending by fifty feet in depth and fourteen feet in height. Loading spaces for industrial uses up to ten thousa nd square feet shall provide a small loading space twelve feet by twenty-four feet . Deviations from loading size requirements may be approved by the Director or as part of planned deve lopment permit review in special circumstances base d on the nature of the use or the specific design charac teristics of the project, but will in no case be le ss than twelve feet wide by twenty-four feet in depth.

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C. Each loading space shall must be accessible, provide adequate maneuvering area, a nd not interfere with the normal flow of traffic on the site. Loading areas must also be designed to avoid confli cts with fire lanes, pedestrian routes, drive-through lanes, parking ais les, and required sight distance at internal inters ections. (Ord. 588 § 9 (part), 1985.)

19.46.030 Number required.

A. Where the primary uses involve storage, warehous ing, manufacturing, assembling, processing , or packaging of materials , the following standards shall apply:

Gross Floor Area (in square feet) Spaces Required
Under 3,000 1
3,001 to 30,000 2
30,001 to 90,000 3
90,001 to 150,000 4
150,001 to 230,000 5
Excess 230,000 5 plus one space for each 80,000 square feet or fraction thereof in excess of 230,000 square feet.

B. Where primary uses involve personal, professiona l
, and business service offices, the following standards shall apply:

Gross Floor Area (in square feet) Spaces Required
Under 5,000 0
5,000 to 100,000 1
100,001 to 350,000 2
Excess of 350,000 2 plus one space for each 300,000 square feet or fraction thereof in excess of 350,000 square feet.

The size of loading spaces (standard or small) for the above uses shall be determined in conjunction w ith planned development review.

C. When primary uses involve commercial and retail, the following standards shall apply.

Total Square Feet of Each Building Use (gross floor area) Loading Spaces Required Under 3,000 0

3.000 to 15.000 1
15,001 to 40,000 2
40,001 to 90,000 3
90,001 to 150,000 4
150,001 and over 5

The size of loading spaces for the above uses shall be determined in conjunction with planned developm ent review.

D. Hotels, motels, restaurants, grocery stores, drugst ores, hospitals, theaters, institutions, schools, a nd similar special uses shall have tThe number and size of loading spaces for hotels, motels, restaurants, grocery stores, drugstores, hospitals, theaters, institutions, scho ols, and other special uses are to be determined by the Director or in conjunction with planned development or conditional use permit review. Adjustments to the number of required loading spaces may be approved b y the Director where a loading operations plan

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demonstrates staggered deliveries, off-peak schedul ing, shared loading within a center, or other opera tional measures that ensure adequate loading capacity with out adverse circulation impacts. (Ord. 588 § 9 (part), 1985.)

19.46.040 Mixed occupancies.

In the case of mixed uses, the total number of requ ired loading spaces shall beis equal to the sum of the requirements for the various uses computed separate ly. Loading space facilities for one use shallwill not be considered as providing required loading space faci lities for any other use. The Director may approve adjustments to the total required number of loading spaces when supported by a loading and operations plan demonst rating that adequate loading capacity and safe on-site cir culation will be maintained. The number of required loading spaces for mixed occupancies may be modified by the Director or in conjunction with planned developmen t permit review if a loading and operations plan is submitte d that demonstrates operational measures will be im plemented to ensure continuous efficient, functional, and saf e circulation on the site to the satisfaction of th e Director.

Operational measures may include, but are not limit ed to, shared loading facilities within a center or complex, documented delivery schedules to limit peak overlap , and/or on-demand or off-hour loading practices. (Ord. 588 § 9 (part), 1985.)

Title 19 - ZONING
III. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 19.54 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE STANDAR DS

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Chapter 19.54 COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

19.54.010 Purpose.

The purpose and intent of the performance standards is to ensure that any development in a commercial or industrial zone will be located in a manner that mi nimizes any adverse environmental effect upon surro unding properties for the health, safety, and welfare of the community. (Ord. 763 § 25 (part), 1992: Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior cod e § 9514(A).)

19.54.020 Application.

A. The performance standards shall apply to any and all uses in the commercial and ind ustrial zones. The hazardous material and hazardous waste sections shall apply to the A-E aAgricultural eExclusive zZone. The requirements contained herein shall apply to uses existing at the time of the adoption of the performance standards.

B. In the event that a similar, more restrictive fe deral, state, county, or city regulation be applica ble, it shallwill have precedence over the provisions of these perfor mance standards. (Ord. 763 § 25 (part), 1992; Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior cod e § 9514(B).)

19.54.030 Prohibition of dangerous or hazardous elements.

No land or building in the commercial or industrial zones shall may be used or occupied in any manner so as to create any dangerous, injurious, noxious, or any other hazardous elements such as fire, explosive s, noise , or vibration, smoke, dust, odor, or other form of pollution; electrical or other disturbance; glare; liqu id or solid refuse or wastes; or other substance, condition, or elemen t in such a manner or in such an amount as to adver sely affect the surrounding area or adjoining properties. Such substances or conditions shall here in be are referred to herein as "dangerous elements."
(Ord. 763 § 25 (part), 1992: Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior cod e § 9514(C).)

19.54.040 Point of measurement.

Unless otherwise specified, Tthe location , unless otherwise specified, at which point measurements shall must be made to determine compliance with the provision s of these regulations shall be is at the parcel line of the use or development.
(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code 9514(D).)

19.54.050 Exceptions.

The provisions of these regulations shall do not apply during short periods of equipment failure , modification, maintenance, or similar reason affecting the use when it is evident that such cause coul d not be

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reasonably preventable. Notification by the operato r of the use to the planning dDirector must shall be made in writing stating the cause, time period, and a description of the problem at the earliest possible moment. (Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9514(E).)

19.54.060 Criteria—Generally.

The criteria used to determine when any condition, substance , or element becomes dangerous or objectionable shall be calledare performance standards and shall be are set forth in the following provisions.

Continued compliance with the performance standards shall be is required of all uses. (Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9514(F) (part).)

19.54.070 Smoke and particulate matter.

Visible emissions of smoke will not be permitted wh ich exceed Ringlemann No. 1 on the Ringlemann Chart of the U.S. Bureau of Mines, other than the exhausts e mitted by motor vehicles or other transportation fa cilities. The requirement shall also be applicable applies to the disposal of trash and waste materials. Wind borne dust, dirt, fly ash, airborne solids, sprays , and mists originating in plants will not be permitted. (Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9514(F)(1).)

19.54.080 Toxic or noxious matter.

A. Toxic Gases, etc. Toxic gases or matter shall must not be emitted which can cause any damage to health , to animals or vegetation, or other forms of property, or which can cause any excessive soiling beyond the lot lines of the use.

B. Odorous Matter. The matter of odors which are de tectable at any point beyond the point of measureme nt of any plant will not be permitted.
(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9514(F)(2).)

19.54.085 Hazardous material and hazardous waste management—Siting criteria.

Businesses which use or manage hazardous materials or hazardous waste shall must be reviewed by the dDirector prior to occupying or building on a site in Camarillo. The dDirector may call on other agencies for their review and technical expertise. The dDirector's review shall will indicate if the proposed business is adequately buffered from residential neighborhoods, schools, h ospitals, and other sensitive land uses. The size o f the buffer area shall be is based upon the hazardous material or hazardous was te managed at the subject site. The dDirector may require the use of expert consultants in the es tablishment of the buffer area. The cost of such ex pert consultant shall be is borne solely by the applicant.

Each change of land use shall require s the submittal to the department of planning and community development of a program to the Community Development Department which explains and details the users' use and management of hazardous materials and hazardous waste. The program shall must include, but not be limited to, a listing of type and quantity of hazardous mat erials and hazardous waste managed on-site.

Businesses which generate, treat, recycle, store, utilize, dispose of, or otherwise manage hazardous m aterials or hazardous waste on site shall must be reviewed by the Director and developed in accord ance with the siting criteria set forth in this section.

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A. In reviewing the business, the dDirector shall must take into account the type, quantity, and nature of hazardous material and hazardous waste as compared to the risks to individuals and sensitive land uses with relation to the following factors:

1. Proximity to existing or proposed schools, hospit als, residential neighborhoods , or other sensitive
land uses or areas such as parks where large number s of the public may assemble;

2. Proximity to wetlands and biologically sensitive areas (i.e., rare and endangered species habitat, wildlife area, etc.);

3. Stability of geologic characteristics of soil, in cluding type and permeability;

4. Prevailing wind patterns which may carry smoke or emissions to residential areas;

5. Proximity to major highways and designated access routes for emergency services. Highways and access routes shall must provide safe access with respect to road conditions and level of service;

6. Other factors which may affect the public health, safety, and welfare.

B. Businesses which use or manage reportable quanti ties of hazardous materials or hazardous waste shall must locate within areas designated for industrial land uses.

C. Businesses which use or manage reportable quanti ties of hazardous materials or hazardous waste shall must not locate solely on topographical gradients of mo re than twenty percent.

D. Businesses which use or manage reportable quanti ties of hazardous materials or hazardous waste shall must not locate over aquifer recharge areas and existing or potential sources of drinking water.

E. Businesses which use or manage reportable quanti ties of hazardous materials or hazardous waste shall must not locate overlying or within flood plains, earth quake faults, seiches, or surge areas.

F. Businesses which use or manage hazardous materia ls or hazardous waste shall must ensure that appropriate runoff control facilities are installed and maintained to control run-off water on site.

G. Buffer areas shall must be established as part of the planned development p ermit review to separate land uses which manage hazardous materials or hazar dous waste from surrounding land uses (i.e., schools, hospitals, residential neighborhoods, etc. ). This will apply to new planned development permits or any major modification to an existing pe rmit. The size of the buffer area will be based on a risk assessment conducted by the city or consultant at the sole expense of the applicant. (Ord. 763 § 26, 1992.)

19.54.090 Glare or heat.

Any operation producing intense glare or heat shall must be performed within an enclosed or screened area in such a manner that the glare or heat emitted wil l not be discernible from the point of measurement. (Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9514(F)(3).)

19.54.100 Noise.

No noise or disturbance or sound shall may be permitted beyond the point of measurement which noise, disturbance or sound that is in excess of the ambient level at any given time ( as such level may be established by a competent authority).
(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9514(F)(4).)

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19.54.110 Vibrations.

Every use shall must be so operated that the ground vibration generated by the use is not harmful or injurious to the use of surrounding properties. No vibration and/or noise shall may be permitted which that is perceptible without instruments at any point along the point of measurement above .003 of an inch as measured on which the use is located .
(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9514(F)(5).)

19.54.120 Electrical and radioactivity.

No activity shall may be permitted which causes electrical disturbances a ffecting the operation of any equipment located beyond the property line of the p roperty. In no event shall may radioactivity, when measured at the point of measurement, be in excess of 2.7 × 10. 11 microcuries per milliliter of air at any moment of time.

Radio and television transmitters shall must be operated at the regularly assigned wave lengths (or within the authorized tolerances therefor ) as assigned thereto by the appropriate government al agency. Subject to such exception, the operation of domestic household equi pment shall must be suitably wired, shielded , and controlled so that in operation they shall do not, beyond the point of measurement , emit any electrical impulses or waves which shall that adversely affect the operation and control of any o ther electronic devices and equipment. (Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9514(F)(6).)

19.54.130 Liquid and solid wastes.

The community services departmentCommunity Development Department shall must review any proposed use which has the potential to generate or manage l iquid or solid wastes in such quantity of types so as to interfere with normal wastewater treatment operatio ns or sanitary landfill regulations. No operation o r use may generate any solid or liquid waste which may pollut e any watercourse or groundwater supply or interfer e with bacterial progress in sewage treatment without prop er treatment prior to discharge. (Ord. 763 § 27, 1992: Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9514(f )(7).)

19.54.140 Flammable, combustible, and explosive materials.

Any uses involving the manufacture or storage of fl ammable, combustible, or explosive materials shall must comply with all federal, state, county, and local s tandards and shall must be provided with adequate safety devices as required by the fire marshal for the prevention and suppression of fire and explosive hazards in co mpliance with the Ventura County fire prevention regulations.
(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9514(F)(8).)

19.54.150 Compliance with regulations required.

The dDirector shall be is authorized to require that substantial compliance w ith the performance standards contained herein be achieved for any commercial or industrial land use subject to these regulations an d shall must conduct an objective evaluation as to compliance wi th such performance standards within a reasonable p eriod of time. The dDirector shall must notify the owner or operator of any land use in wri ting within a reasonable time as to any violations of such performance standards. Th e dDirector may require , to the extent permitted by state and federal law, modifications to the operation so as t o be in conformance with the performance standards. Such modifications may include cessation of the operatio n if so directed by the dDirector upon a finding by the

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dDirector that such operation threatens the public he alth, safety , and welfare, or environmental quality. The owner or operator shall must be given a reasonable length of time to comply with this chapter as prescribed by the dDirector.
(Ord. 763 § 28, 1992: Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9514(G ).)

19.54.160 Required data.

The dDirector may require that the owner or operator of a ny commercial or industrial use which is suspected to be in violation of any provision of this chapter to submit any or all of the following within a rea sonable time in order to objectively analyze the suspected violatio n:

A. Development or construction plans;
B. Description of machinery, processes, or products ;
C. Specifications of equipment, products;
D. Measurements of dangerous or objectionable eleme nts; and
E. Description and location of hazardous materials and hazardous waste stored on the property and method of storage.
(Ord. 763 § 29, 1992: Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9514(H ).)

19.54.170 Report by expert consultant.

The dDirector may require that qualified consultants be r etained to aid in the analysis of development permi t requests and compliance with the siting criteria se t forth in this chapter. Such consultants shall must be fully qualified and mutually agreeable to the dDirector and operator of the use. The fees involved with the consultants service shall are be borne by the owner or operator of the use.

In the event of an emergency, the city or its desig nated representative shall have the right of entry onto the property to assess any potential violation of any r equirement imposed by this chapter. (Ord. 763 § 30, 1992: Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9514(I ).)

19.54.180 Cancellation of approvals.

If the use is still determined to be in violation w ith the performance standard as determined by the dDirector of planning and community development or his design ated representative at the end of time granted for compliance, any approvals granted for the use shall become void, and the operator shall must cease operation until the violation is remedied.
(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9514(J).)

19.54.190 Appeals.

Appeals from any decision of the Director may be filed consistent with the requireme nts of Chapter

19.67director of planning and community development or his designated representative shall be made in wri ting and filed with the department of planning and commu nity development within ten days from the date of n otice to the applicant of the decision from the director or his designated representative requesting the planni ng commission review .

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(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9514(K).)

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IV. - PROCEDURES
Chapter 19.60 SIMILAR USES PERMITTED BY COMMISSION DETE RMINATION

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Chapter 19.60 SIMILAR USES PERMITTED BY COMMISSION DETERMINATION S

19.60.010 Similar uses permitted by commission determination s.

A. It is recognized that in the development of comp rehensive zoning regulations:

1. Not all uses of land can be listed, nor can all f uture uses be anticipated;

2. A use may have been omitted from the land use matrix in Chapter 19.09 or the permitted uses list s of those specified as permissible in each of the various zones in this title designated ; or

3. Ambiguity may arise concerning the appropriate cl assification of a particular use within the meaning and intent of this title.

Hence, the phrase, "other uses which the commission may determine to be similar to those listed above and not more obnoxious or detrimental to other uses per mitted in the zone or to the public health, safety, and welfare," appears under "uses permitted" in each zo ne. (Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9601(A).)

19.60.020 Procedure.

A. When an unlisted use is proposed for a particula r zone or when classification of an unlisted use is requested, it shall be the duty of the commission t o ascertain all pertinent facts concerning the use and by resolution of record set forth its findings and the reasons for designating a specific classification for such use.

A. Uses not listed in the land use matrix or the p ermitted uses lists in the zoning districts chapter s may be permitted if the Director reviews the proposed use and finds that all of the following conditions exis t:

B. Findings. In permitting or classifying an unlist ed use, the commission shall first make a finding t hat all of the following conditions exist:

1. That the use is in keeping with the stated intent and purpose of the zone;

2. That field investigations have disclosed that the subject use and its operation are compatible with the uses permitted;

3. That the subject use is similar to one or more us es permitted in the zone within which it is propose d to be located; and

4. That the subject use will not cause substantial i njury to the values of property in the zone within which it is proposed to be located.

B. The Director may refer the similar use determina tion request to the planning commission as a schedu led matter not requiring public hearing for review and determination.

C. Similar use determinations may be appealed pursu ant to this title. (Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9601(B).)
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IV. - PROCEDURES
Chapter 19.61 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS

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Chapter 19.61 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS

19.61.010 Purpose.

The temporary use permit is intended to allow for t he short-term placement of uses on privately or pub licly owned property with appropriate regulations so that such activities will be compatible with the surrou nding areas. (Ord. No. 1103, § 3(Exh. A), 2-11-2015)

19.61.020 Permitted uses.

A. Uses that that are , in the opinion of the Director, compatible with substantially similar to the purposes of this chapter and thosethe uses listed as permitted uses in the applicable zone and surrounding land uses., which, in the opinion of the director, are compatible with the district and surrounding land uses. In making such a compatibility determination, the dDirector must first make all the findings set forth in Chapter 19.60, Section

19.60.020(B) of this code.

B. Uses that are conditionally permitted in the app licable zone.

C. Nonconforming uses that can be made compatible w ith the surrounding uses and area through the imposition of conditions underby the temporary use permit. (Ord. No. 1103, § 3(Exh. A), 2-11-2015)

19.61.030 Permit required; general procedure; duration and extension A. A temporary use permit approved by the dDirector must be issued prior to the commencement of any requested temporary use.

B. Applications for a temporary use permit and the extension of a temporary use permit must be filed w ith the Community Development dDepartment on the form provided.

C. The dDirector may issue a temporary use permit for a peri od of up to six months.

D. A one-time extension of a temporary use permit m ay be approved by the dDirector for a period of up to six months. The dDirector may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the extension, as deemed necessary to protect the health, safety , and welfare of the community, as though the tempora ry use extension was a new application for use . The completed application for a time extension must be submitted thirty days in adv ance of the expiration of a previously permitted tempora ry use. No additional time extensions may be approv ed.

E. A public hearing will not be required prior to t he issuance of a temporary use permit, or for an extension of a temporary use permit; provided, however, the dDirector sends written notice to all property owners located within three hundred feet of the lot lines of the l ot or lots of the property where the proposed tempo rary use is to be located, advising them that an applica tion for a temporary use permit or extension of a temporary use permit has been received and that the dDirector intends to approve the application within not less than ten days. The notice will request tha t the property owner contact the dDirector with any questions or concerns prior to the proposed date of approval so that such comments may be considered. The dDirector ’s decision to approve or deny a permit application w ill be final and conclusive on the tenth consecutive calendar day following the date of the dDirector ’s decision, unless an effective, timely, and

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complete appeal application is filed, or a city cou ncil review is ordered , as provided in Section

19.61.080Chapter 19.67 .

F. Temporary uses may be subject to conditions of a pproval as set forth in Section 19.61.050, additional permits, other city department approvals, licenses, and inspections , as required by any applicable law or regulation.
(Ord. No. 1103, § 3(Exh. A), 2-11-2015)

19.61.040 Findings.

A. The dDirector may approve a temporary use permit applicat ion or a time extension for a temporary use permit, only when all of the following findings can be made:

1. The temporary use may be permitted under the applicable subsection of Section 19.61.020 is compatible with the purpose of this chapter and the permitted uses in the applicable zone and surrounding land uses.

2. The operation of the requested use at the locatio n proposed and within the time period specified will not jeopardize the public health, safety, or genera l welfare, or be injurious or detrimental to proper ties adjacent to or in the vicinity of the proposed loca tion of the temporary use.

3. The proposed site is adequate in size and shape t o accommodate the temporary use without material detriment to the use and enjoyment of other propert ies located adjacent to and in the vicinity of the site.

4. The proposed site is adequately served by streets or highways having sufficient width and improvements to accommodate the kind and quantity o f traffic that the temporary use will or could reasonably generate.

5. Adequate temporary parking to accommodate vehicul ar traffic to be generated by the use will be available either on-site or at alternate locations acceptable to the dDirector.

The dDirector must prepare a written decision on the appr oval or denial of a temporary use permit application or time extension application within th irty calendar days after a complete application has been filed, which must contain the findings of fact upon which the decision is made. (Ord. No. 1103, § 3(Exh. A), 2-11-2015)

19.61.050 Conditions of approval.

In approving an application for a temporary use per mit, or the extension of a temporary use permit, th e dDirector may impose conditions that are deemed neces sary to ensure that the use will be in accordance w ith the findings required by Section 19.61.040. These conditions may involve any factors affecting the operation of the temporary use or event and may include, but are not limited to:

1. Provision of temporary parking facilities, includ ing vehicular ingress and egress.

2. Regulation of nuisance factors such as prevention of glare or direct illumination of adjacent proper ties, noise, vibration, smoke, dust, dirt, odors, gases, and heat.

3. Regulation of temporary buildings, structures, an d facilities, including placement, height and size, location of equipment and open spaces, including bu ffer areas and other yards.

4. Provision of sanitary facilities.

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5. Provision of solid waste collection and disposal.

6. Provision of security and safety measures.

7. Regulation of signs.

8. Regulation of operating hours and days, including limitation of the duration of the temporary use to a shorter time period than that requested.

9. Submission of a performance bond or other securit y to assure that any temporary facilities or structures used for the proposed temporary use will be removed from the site following the event and that the property will be restored to its former co ndition.

10. Submission of a site plan indicating any informat ion required by this chapter.

11. A requirement that approval of the requested temp orary use permit is contingent upon compliance with applicable provisions of other laws.

12. Other conditions that will ensure the operation o f the proposed temporary use in an orderly and efficient manner and in accordance with the intent and purpose of this chapter. (Ord. No. 1103, § 3(Exh. A), 2-11-2015)

19.61.060 Revocation.

The dDirector may revoke a temporary use permit, or if th e permit was granted by either the planning commission or the city council, then the dDirector may recommend to such body that the permit be revoked in accordance with the following procedures:

A. A revocation hearing will be held by the dDirector or the body that initially granted the permit. Notice of the hearing must be published once in a newspape r of general circulation within the city and must be served either in person or by registered mail on the owner of the property and on the permit holder at least ten days prior to such hearing. The notice of hearing must contain a statement of the specifi c reasons for revocation.

B. After the hearing, the temporary use permit may be revoked by the dDirector, or by the body that initially granted the permit, if any one of the fol lowing findings are made:

1. That the temporary use permit was obtained by mis representation or fraud.

2. That the conditions of the permit have not been m et, or the permit granted is being or has recently been exercised contrary to the terms of th e approval or in violation of a specific statute, ordinance, law , or regulation.

C. A written determination of revocation of a tempo rary use permit will be mailed to the property owne r and the permit holder within ten days of such deter mination.

D. The decision of the dDirector or the planning commission to revoke a temp orary use permit will be final and conclusive on the tenth consecutive calen dar day following the date of the decision, unless an effective , timely , and complete appeal application is filed or a city council review is ordered as provided in Section 19.61.080 Chapter 19.67 .
(Ord. No. 1103, § 3(Exh. A), 2-11-2015)

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19.61.070 Notice.

A. Notice of any approved temporary use permit or e xtension of a temporary use permit must be filed wi th the city clerk and the secretary of the planning commis sion for immediate notice of the action. Notice mus t also be mailed to all property owners within three hundr ed feet of the lot lines of the lot or lots of the subject property.

B. Notice of any denial or revocation of a temporar y use permit must be filed with the city clerk and the secretary of the planning commission for immediate notice of the action. (Ord. No. 1103, § 3(Exh. A), 2-11-2015)

19.61.080 Appeal; city council review.

Any person may appeal an action of the director to the planning commission, and an action of the plann ing commission to the city council, and the city counci l may issue an order of review of an action of the director or planning commission, as to the approval, conditions of approval, denial, or revocation of a temporary use permit in accordance with the following procedures:

A. Form of Appeal. An appeal of a decision of the d irector or the planning commission of the approval, conditions of approval, denial, or revocation relat ing to a temporary use permit will not be valid or effective for any purpose unless it meets all of th e following requirements:

1. Each such appeal must be in writing on a form pro vided by the director, and must identify the action to which the appeal relates; and

2. Each such appeal must be filed with the director prior to the decision to which the appeal relates becoming final; and

3. Each such appeal must be accompanied by a process ing fee in an amount set by resolution of the city council; and

4. Each such appeal is filed by or on behalf of any of the following:
a. The owner of any real property located within th e city, or b. A person who lawfully occupies or is entitled to lawfully occupy any real property which is located within five hundred feet of the lot lines o f the lot or lots which are the subject of the temporary use permit, or
c. Any interested person.

B. Effectiveness of an Appeal. No appeal will be de emed complete nor effective for any purpose unless it complies with all of the provisions of this section .

C. Review by City Council. Notwithstanding any othe r provisions of this section to the contrary, the city council, by majority vote of its total membership a nd at any time before the director's or planning commission's decision becomes final, may issue an o rder to review, de novo, the director's or planning commission's decision relating to the temporary use permit ("order of review").

D. Stay of Proceedings. The timely filing of an eff ective appeal or the timely adoption by the city co uncil of an order of review will stay the decision of the di rector or planning commission to which the appeal o r order of review relates, pending planning commissio n action on an appeal or city council action on an appeal or order of review of the matter.

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E. Action of the Secretary of the Planning Commissi on. Upon the timely filing of an effective appeal o f the director's decision, the secretary of the planning commission must:

1. Set the matter for hearing at the next most conve nient meeting of the planning commission; and

2. Give written mailed notice of the time and place of the hearing to the appellant, the applicant, and each person or legal entity who owns real prope rty located within three hundred feet of the lot lines of the lot or lots which are subject of t he director's decision.

F. Action of City Clerk. Upon the timely filing of an effective appeal of the planning commission's ac tion, or the adoption of a timely order of review, the ci ty clerk must:

1. Set the matter for hearing at the next most conve nient meeting of the city council; and

2. Give written mailed notice of the time and place of the hearing to the appellant, the applicant, and each person or legal entity who owns real prope rty located within five hundred feet of the lot lines of the lot or lots which are subject of t he planning commission decision.

G. Action by the City Council. At the time and plac e of the hearing on an appeal or an order of review , the city council will conduct a de novo hearing on the matter, at which time all interested persons will b e allowed to present relevant reliable evidence to th e city council. The technical rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings need not be obse rved, provided that the matter is resolved by the city council based upon reliable relevant evidence. The applicant will have the burden of proof to sho w the existence of the facts which warrant the granti ng of the temporary use permit.

H. City Council Decision. The city clerk will give written notice of the city council's decision to th e appellant, the applicant and any other interested p erson who requests such notice. The city council's determination will be final and conclusive subject only to judicial review. (Ord. No. 1103, § 3(Exh. A), 2-11-2015)

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Chapter 19.62 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

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Chapter 19.62 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS1

19.62.010 Intent and purpose.

A. The conditional use permit is intended for those types of land uses which require special considera tion in a particular zone or in the city as a whole due to: t he size of the area needed for full development of such use; the unusual traffic, noise, vibration, smoke or oth er problems incidental to its operation; special lo cational requirements not related to zoning; or to the effec t that such uses may have on property values, healt h, safety, and welfare in the neighborhood or in the c ommunity as a whole. It is also for uses whose approximate location is indicated on the gGeneral pPlan but whose exact location and arrangement must b e carefully studied. In granting the permit, certain safeguards to protect the health, safety, and gener al welfare may be required as conditions of approval.

B. Uses existing on the effective date of the ordin ance codified in this chapter which are listed as p ermitted subject to conditional use permit or special use pe rmit in the zone in which they are located may cont inue without securing such a permit; however, any extens ion or expansion of such use may require a conditio nal use permit for such extension or expansion.

C. Uses listed in the individual zones and the land use matrix in Chapter 19.09 as "uses permitted by conditional use permit" may be permitted in such zones subject to the provisions of this sectionchapter. The community development director ("director") or planning commission ("commission") is authorized to review and approve or disapprove the use. The director or planning commission's action is final unless appealed in accordance with this chaptertitle .
(Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.020 Uses permitted in all zones subject to conditional use permit.

The following uses may be permitted pursuant to the issuance of a conditional use permit in accordance with this sectionchapter in any zone , except where expressly prohibited:

A. Temporary construction office and yard on or adj acent to where a project has been approved; BA. Public utility structures and installations;
CB. Radio or television transmitters.
(Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

1Editor's note(s)—Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), adopted Sep t. 14, 2022, amended Ch. 19.62 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 19.62, §§ 19.62.010—19.62.190, pertain ed to similar subject matter, and derived from Prior Code §§ 9602(A), (B), (C)(1—5), (D)—(G), (H) (1—3), (I)(1—3), 1978; Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978; Ord. 512 §§ 11 (part), 12, 1982; Ord. 535 § 1, 1982; Ord. 537 § 9, 1982; Ord. 640 § 7, 1987; Ord. 640 § 8, 1987; Ord. 660 § 7, 1988; Ord. 712 § 5, 1990; Ord. 712 §§ 6, 7, 1990; Ord. 740 § 1, 1991; Ord. 777 §§ 2, 3, 1993; Ord. 844 § 1, 1996; Ord. 977 § 4, 2005; Ord. No. 1032, §§ 8—10, adopted Oct. 8, 2008; Ord. No. 1077, § 4, adopted June 12, 2013; Ord. No. 1114, §§ 4, 5, adopted Sept. 9, 2015.

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19.62.030 Conditional use permit findings and conditions.

Before any conditional use permit is approved, the applicant must show and the director or planning commission must so find as follows:

A. That the use applied for at the location set for th in the application is properly one for which a conditional use permit is authorized by this title;
B. That the use is necessary or desirable for the d evelopment of the community, is in harmony with the various elements or objectives of the general plan, and is not detrimental to existing uses or to uses specifically permitted in the zone in which the pro posed use is to be located; C. That the site for the intended use is adequate i n size and shape to accommodate the use and all of the yards, setbacks, walls or fences, landscaping and o ther features required in order to adjust the use to those existing or permitted future uses on land in the neighborhood; D. That the site for the proposed use relates to st reets and highways properly designed and improved t o carry the type and quantity of traffic generated or to be generated by the proposed use; E. That the conditions set forth as part of the app roval of the conditional use permit are deemed necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. Such conditions may include:

1. Regulation of use,

2. Special yards, spaces, and buffers,

3. Fences and walls,

4. Surfacing of parking areas subject to city specif ications,

5. Requiring street, service road
, or alley dedications and improvements , or appropriate bonds,

6. Regulation of points of vehicular ingress and egr ess,

7. Regulation of signs,

8. Requiring landscaping and maintenance thereof,

9. Requiring maintenance of the grounds,

10. Regulation of noise, vibration, odors, etc.,

11. Regulation of time for certain activities,

12. Time period within which the proposed use
shallmust be developed,

13. Phasing of improvements,

14. Type of materials to be utilized in the construct ion,

15. Duration of use, and

16. Such other conditions as will make possible the d evelopment of the city in an orderly and efficient manner and in conformity with the intent and purposes set forth in this title. (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

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19.62.040 Procedure—Application.

A. A conditional use permit application, which is main tained by the Community Development Department, must be filed with the Director and accompanied by all applicable submittal requirements and applicati on fees. The Director may reject any application that is not accompanied by all applicable submittal requirements. Filing. Each application for a condit ional use permit must be verified before a notary p ublic by the owner of the land or building, or the lessee of the land or building having a leasehold interest o f not less than twenty-five years.

B. Form and Contents. Applications must be made to the director or planning commission on forms furnis hed by the planning department and must be full and com plete, including such data as an ownership list and map of all property owners within a six-hundred-foot ra dius of the subject property taken from the last eq ualized ownership list and additional information that may be prescribed by the director or commission to assi st in determining the validity of the request. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for filing.

Development plans and elevations of the proposed de velopment must be submitted as a part of any application with sufficient number as determined by the director in accordance with the following:

1. An accurately dimensioned plot plan showing exist ing and proposed topography, all proposed building, parking, landscaping areas, walls and all existing or proposed streets within a three-hundred-foot radius of the property;

2. The dimension of all yards, setbacks, parking are a, driveways and square footage of all building landscaping and building coverage;

3. The elevation of all buildings proposed with a no tation of the type of material proposed in addition to a color and material sample.

B. All applications will be processed pursuant to this chapter and applicable law, including, without limitation, the Permit Streamlining Act.

C. The Director may consider an application expired wh en 180 days or more lapse from the date that the Director issues a written incompleteness determinat ion and the applicant has not resubmitted a revised application addressing the incompleteness determina tion. Upon expiration, a new application must be submitted.
(Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.050 Procedure—Filing fee.

When the application for a conditional use permit i s filed, a uniform fee as set forth by city council resolution must be paid for the purpose of defraying the costs incidental to the proceedings. (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.060 Procedure—Investigation.

The planning department may investigate the facts b earing on the case to provide the information necessary for action consistent with the intent of this title and the general plan, and will report the findings to the director or planning commission, as appropriate for their approval. (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

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19.62.061 Procedure—Director review.

A. An administrative review of the requested condit ional use permit will be conducted by planning depa rtment staff and presented to the director for review following compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.

B. Notice of the director administrative review wil l be provided in accordance with Chapter 19.84.

C. The director may refer the application to the pl anning commission for review and determination of a pproval or denial.
(Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.062 Procedure—Director administrative review and notice thereof.

A. The director will, not less than ten nor more th an thirty days after the publication of the legal notice of an administrative review on a conditional use permit p etition, conduct the administrative review unless continued by the director.

B. At the administrative review, the director may c onsider all relevant evidence, including but not li mited to applicable staff reports and public testimony. The director will give any interested person a reasonab le opportunity to provide comment in conjunction there with. Based upon the evidence so presented, the director will issue their decision on the applicati on.

C. The director will announce and record in writing their decision within thirty days after the conclu sion of the administrative review. The decision will set forth the findings of the director and any conditions dee med necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of persons in the neighborhood and in the city as a whole. The findings will be based on substantial ev idence in view of the whole record.

D. The decision and findings will be mailed to the applicant at the address shown on the application. The action of the director is final unless appealed pursuant t o this chapter. (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.063 Director decisions—Appeals—Planning commission review.

A. The applicant and any interested person have the right to appeal the decision of the director on an administrative conditional use permit to the planni ng commission before it becomes final. The timely f iling of an appeal will stay the decision of the director to which the appeal relates, pending the planning com mission action on the matter. An appeal is deemed timely an d complete if it complies with all of the following :

1. The appeal must be written and filed with the dir ector within ten days after the director's decision ;

2. The appeal must state the specific ground(s) for appeal; and

3. The appeal must be accompanied by a processing fe e in an amount set by city council resolution to defray the cost of processing the appeal.

B. This appeal will follow the procedures set forth in Sections 19.62.070 and 19.62.080. (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

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19.62.070 Procedure—Planning commission public hearing date and notice.

A. The hearing date will be set by the cCommunity dDevelopment dDepartment following compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.

B. Notice of the public hearing will be provided in accordance with Chapter 19.84. (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.080 Procedure—Planning commission public hearing, conduct recommendation, and notice thereof.

A. The planning commission will, not less than ten nor more than thirty days after the publication of the legal notice of a public hearing on a conditional use per mit petition, hold the public hearing unless contin ued by the planning commission.

B. At the hearing, the planning commission may cons ider all relevant evidence, including but not limit ed to applicable staff reports and public testimony. The planning commission will give any interested person a reasonable opportunity to present testimony in conj unction therewith. Based upon the evidence so presented, the planning commission will issue their decision on the application.

C. The planning commission will announce and record in writing its decision within thirty days after the conclusion of the public hearing. The decision will set forth the findings of the planning commission and any conditions deemed necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of persons in the neighborhood a nd in the city as a whole. The findings will be based on substantial evidence in view of the whole record .

D. The decision and findings will be filed with cit y council within ten days after its announcement, a nd a copy thereof will be mailed to the applicant at the addr ess shown on the application. The action of the pla nning commission is final unless appealed, pursuant to th is chapter. (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.090 Planning commission decisions—Appeals—Council reviews.

Appeals from a decision of the planning commission may be filed consistent with the requirements of Chapter 19.67.

A. Effective Date of Planning Commission Decision. Decisions of the planning commission granting, deny ing or conditionally granting an application for a conditi onal use permit ("CUP") is final and conclusive on the tenth consecutive calendar day following the date of the planning commission's decision, unless an effective timely and complete appeal is filed, or a city council rev iew is ordered as provided in this Section 19.62.090.

B. Form of Appeal. Except as provided in subsection D of this section, an appeal from a decision of th e planning commission relating to a CUP will not be valid or e ffective for any purpose unless it meets all of the following requirements:

1. Each such appeal must be in writing on a form pro vided by the director of planning and community development of the city ("director"), and must iden tify the planning commission's action to which the appeal relates; and

2. Each such appeal must be filed with the director prior to the planning commission decision to which the appeal relates becoming final, as provided in s ubsection A of this section; and

3. Each such appeal must be accompanied by a process ing fee in an amount set by the city council; and

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4. Each such appeal is filed by or on behalf of any of the following:
a. The owner of any real property located within th e city, or b. A person who lawfully occupies or is entitled to lawfully occupy any real property which is located within three hundred feet of the lot lines of the lot or lots which are the subject of the CUP, or
c. Any interested person.

C. Effectiveness of an Appeal. No appeal will be de emed complete nor effective for any purpose unless it complies with all of the provisions of this Section 19.62.090.

D. Review by City Council. Notwithstanding any of t he provisions of this Section 19.62,090 to the contrary, t he city council, by majority vote of its total members hip and at any time before a planning commission de cision becomes final pursuant to subsection A of this Sect ion 19.62.090 may issue an order to review, de novo, a planning commission decision relating to a CUP .

E. Stay of Proceedings. The timely filing of an eff ective appeal or the timely adoption by the city co uncil of an order of review will stay the decision of the plann ing commission to which the appeal or order of revi ew relates pending the city council action on the matt er.

F. Action of City Clerk. Upon the timely filing of an effective appeal or the adoption of a timely ord er of review, the city clerk will:

1. Set the matter for hearing at the next most conve nient meeting of the city council; and

2. Give written mailed notice of the time and place of the hearing to the appellant, the applicant, and such other persons and entities in accordance with Section 19.84.030 of this code.

G. Action by the City Council. At the time and plac e of the hearing on an appeal or an order of review , the city council will conduct a de novo hearing on the matte r, at which time all interested persons will be allowed to present relevant reliable evidence to the city coun cil. The technical rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings need not be observed, provided that the matter is resolved by the city council based upon reliable relevant evidence. The applicant has the b urden of proof to show the existence of the facts w hich warrant the granting of the CUP.

H. City Council Decision. The city clerk will give written notice of the city council's decision to th e appellant, the applicant and any other interested person who reque sts such notice. The city council's determination i s final and conclusive subject only to judicial review.
(Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.100 Time limit for development.

Unless otherwise stated by the director, planning c ommission, or council, the time limit for commencem ent of construction or inauguration of the use under a conditional use permit will be one year from the effective date of approval. Extension of the time limit, not to ex ceed two years, may be approved by the director of planning and community development upon demonstration of cause b y the applicant.

The action of the director extending the time limit may be appealed by the applicant to the planning commission.
(Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

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19.62. 1100 Effective date.

A conditional use permit is effective after an elapsed period of ten days from the date of the approva l or resolution of record authorizing the permit unless an appeal is filed. (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.120 Revisions to site plan approved as part of a conditional use permit.

A. Minor revisions to a development plan approved a s part of a conditional use permit may be made afte r review and approval by the director. Minor revision s as used in this chapter may in no way violate the intent of any of the standards or conditions of the permit .

B. Revisions other than minor revisions, as defined above, may be made pursuant to the regular conditi onal use permit procedure set forth in this chapter.

C. All copies of the approved revised development p lan must be dated and signed by the planning depart ment and made a part of the record of the subject condit ional use permit. One copy of the approved revised site plan will be mailed to the applicant.
(Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.1 130 Required conditions for specific conditional use permit uses.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this ch apter, the specific uses set forth in Sections 19.62.1 420 through 19.62. 260161 must conform to the following specific conditions in addition to those set forth in each zone and such conditions approved by the director or the planning commission. (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.1 240 Quarries, sand pits , or gravel pits.

A. The application for a conditional use permit for a quarry, sand pit, or gravel pit must include a c ontour map indicating operating sites, structures , and all improvements including the extremities of the proposed quarry.

The application must further submit a detailed report in detail indicating the method if of quarry operation, which and the report must include an outline of the sequence and pattern of mineral excavation. This must include the number spacing, depth of drill holes, a nd amount of explosives to be used per hole. The maximum height of quarry face for mining and blasti ng purposes may not exceed twenty-five feet. The planning commission , upon receipt of this plan , may require at the operator's expense a geophysica l survey to determine the seismic effects of the proposed bl asting pattern, which may be the basis for limiting the size of blast.

B. Quarries, sand pits, and gravel pits must comply with the following provisions in addition to zone provisions and conditions imposed in a conditional use permit:

1. No rock or mineral crushing or treatment of miner als may be permitted.

2. Accessory building may be used solely for the sto rage and maintenance of equipment and operating offices.

3. No building may be closer than one thousand feet from any approved public street or highway.

4. Quarry operations must not be closer than one-hal f mile from any residential zone.

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5. The hours of operation may be limited from eight a.m. to six p.m. from Monday through Friday.

6. Removal of minerals pursuant to this section must be conducted so as to limit the emanation of smoke and dust as provided by the standards set forth in chapters of this title.

7. All operations excepting blasting may not exceed sixty-five decibels as measured from any approved public street or highway.

8. All drill holes must be tamped to minimize the so nic effects of blasts. No charges may be exposed to the air during detonation.

9. All roads from the site to any public street or h ighway must be paved with suitable asphaltic materi al on a prepared base as per specifications of the director of pPublic wWorks Director to a width of twenty-eight feet to prevent the emanation of dust.

10. Upon completion of all operations, or operations at any one point, all excavations as well as mounds of waste material must be graded and the premises rest ored as near as possible to original conditions and contours or in accordance with the plan approved by the planning commission.

C. All operations must be covered by public liabili ty and property damage insurance as required by the city.

D. Upon cessation of operations for a period of six months, this permit will terminate and all structu res and equipment must be removed.

E. To guarantee compliance with conditions set fort h in this section and in the conditional use permit , the operator must post and maintain with the city a per formance bond of one hundred thousand dollars, conditioned that the city may enter and restore the premises and recover all its costs. (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.1 4530 Arcades.

A. Arcades, as defined in Section 19.04.072, must comply with the following provisions in addition to zone provisions and conditions imposed in by a conditional use permit:

1. If any wall of the arcade is in common with a com mercial, office or residential use, such wall must have a sound transmission class rating of fifty-four unl ess the planning commission makes a specific findin g that the use adjoining the wall would not be advers ely affected by noise from the arcade.

2. A minimum of one bicycle rack space must be provi ded for every two mechanical or electronic games operated in the arcade. The required bicycle racks must be placed for convenient access and use by the arcade, but not in such a location as to create a p ublic safety or nuisance problem in relation to adjoining businesses, nor may they be placed in loc ations requiring the removal of required parking or required on-site landscaping.

3. A person may not enter, be , or remain in any part of an arcade while in posses sion of, consuming, using , or under the influence of any drug or alcoholic be verage. Owners, operators, managers , and employees of an arcade may not permit any such pers on to enter or remain upon the arcade premises.

Establishments holding a valid license from the alc oholic beverage control for on-premises sale of alcoholic beverages are exempted from the provision s of this subsection related to alcoholic beverages, provided that no persons under the age o f twenty-one are permitted in the arcade area where alcoholic beverages are permitted.

4. At least one responsible adult must be in attenda nce at all times that the arcade is open and must provide adequate management and control over the ac tivities at the arcade premises.

5. Public restroom facilities must be provided on th e arcade premises.

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6. No arcade may be located within five hundred feet of the property boundary of any public or private school having any grades of kindergarten through tw elfth.

7. A minimum of two footcandle illumination must be maintained in all parts of the premises when the arcade is open.

B. No owner, operator, manager , or employee of an arcade may violate or cause to b e violated any of the provisions set forth in Section 19.62.145 or any conditio ns attached to the conditional use permit for an arcade.

C. In addition to any other provisions of law or th is code:

1. Operation of a business in violation of the provi sions of this section or the conditional use permit governing the arcade may be grounds for revocation or non-renewal of any license, permit, or other entitlement authorizing the conduct of such busines s or any other business, if the business includes t he operation of arcades.

2. Further, violation of the provisions of this sect ion is a public nuisance, and may be abated pursuan t to the provisions of Section 731 of the Code of Civil Pro cedure of the state of California.

D. The conditional use permit issued to an arcade w ill be subject to review within six months from the date of approval. If the arcade is not being operated in ac cordance with the provisions of this code or chapte r or the conditions attached to the conditional use permit, then the conditional use permit may be modified in accordance with this chapter or revoked in accordan ce with Section 19.62.170.

If the arcade is not being operated in accordance w ith the provisions of this chapter and all conditio ns attached to the conditional use permit, then the dDirector of planning and community development will cause a public hearing to be held before the planni ng commission in accordance with the provisions of Sections 19.62.070 and 19.62.080. The decision of the planning c ommission may be subject to appeal in accordance with Section 19.62.090.

E. Any person operating an arcade as defined in Sec tion 19.04.072 on the date this section becomes effectiv e must obtain a conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of this section within six mont hs of the effective date of the ordinance codified in thi s section. (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.147 Reserved.

Editor's note(s)—Urgency Ord. No. 1108, § 6, adopted Mar ch 11, 2015 and Ord. No. 1109, § 6, adopted March 25, 2015, repealed § 19.62.147, which pertained to wireless telec ommunications and derived from Ord. 911 § 4, 1999.

19.62.1 540 Open storage yards for junk, auto wrecking, and other waste products.

Open storage yards for junk, auto wrecking, and oth er waste products must comply with the following provisions in addition to zone provisions and condi tions imposed in by a conditional use permit:

A. Location. The minimum distance from the site to a residential zone, school, park, playground, churc h, museum , or similar use must be at least five hundred feet.

B. Screening. The site must include at least an eig ht-foot-high wall on all sides and storage must not exceed the height of the wall.
(Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

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19.62.1 650 Oil exploration and extraction.

It is declared to be in the interest of the public health, safety, welfare , and the purpose and intent of this section that the following conditions must be impos ed and made a part of any conditional use permit for oil and gas drilling and extraction hereafter issued:

A. Soundproofing. Whenever the drilling or redrilli ng of any oil or gas well is situated within five h undred feet of any dwelling not owned by the permittee, or if applicable, the lessor of the permittee, the derrick, portable rig , and machinery or equipment used to operate in conn ection with drilling must be enclosed with fire-resistant and soundproofing mate rial unless the dDirector is furnished written consent to waive r such condition by all owners and tenants of the dw ellings. If a noise nuisance develops after written consent has been given and i f inspection under supervision of the dDirector sustains that the noise level constitutes a nuisanc e, the original provisions of soundproofing will prevail.

B. The exercise of any right granted by the permit must conform in all respects to the regulations and requirements of the California State Regional Water Pollution Control Board No. 4 and the California Division of Oil and Gas; and that all water, mud, o il, or any other substances removed as waste materi al from the land for which the permit is issued must b e deposited in a disposal site approved by the planning commission and the California State Region al Water Pollution Control Board.

C. No earthen sump may be constructed or maintained within five hundred feet, and no drilling may be permitted within one hundred feet, of any natural c hannel in which there is or may be flowing water.

D. Within ninety days after a well is producing, th e derrick, all boilers , and all other drilling equipment must be removed from the premises unless permission to store them on the premises is obtained from the planning commission.

E. All sumps, or debris basins, or any depressions, ravines, gullies, barrancas , or the like which are used for the impounding or depositing of water, mud, oil , or any other fluid, semifluid, or any combination thereof, must be fenced. When any such place is loc ated more than one-half mile away from any school, playground , or dwelling, it must be enclosed by a cattle fence with wood or steel posts not less than four feet above the ground with not less than three strands of barbed wire secured horizontally t o posts. When any such place is located within one-ha lf mile of any school, playground , or dwelling, it must be enclosed by a wire fence of a wire mesh typ e with a maximum of two inches by four inches opening, and the fence must be secured to steel pos ts not less than five feet in height above the ground, and the posts must have forty-five-degree a rms attached to top of posts with three strands of barbed wire attached thereto.

F. No permanent buildings or structures may be erec ted within one hundred feet of boundaries.

G. The permittee must at all times comply with the provisions of the Public Resources Code of the stat e relating to the protection of the underground water supply and in connection with oil and gas extraction.

H. Upon abandonment of any well or cessation of dri lling operations, all earthen sumps or other depressions containing drilling mud, oil, or other waste products from the drilling operation must be cleaned up by removing such waste products or by co nsolidating all mud, oil, or other waste products into the land by disking, harrowing, and leveling t o restore the land to the condition existing prior to the issuance of this permit as nearly as practicabl e to do so.

I. Transfer of Permit. Unless otherwise provided in the terms of a permit, the permit will expire no l ater than when the permittee's ownership, lease or other right to develop the property in the manner described in the application is terminated. A permi t may be transferred to another person only with

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the approval of the planning commission. A transfer will be null and void unless and until (1) the planning commission has approved the transfer, (2) t he planning commission has been furnished satisfactory evidence of the transfer, (3) the trans feree files with the planning commission a writing wherein he obligates himself to comply with every t erm and condition of the permit, and (4) the transferee has filed an approved bond.

J. No drilling or other uses for which this permit is granted may be commenced or continued unless and until the permittee has filed, and the dDirector has accepted, a bond in the penal amount of twenty- five thousand dollars for each well that is drilled or to be drilled. Any operator may, in lieu of fil ing such bond for each well drilled, redrilled, produced , or maintained, file a bond in the penal amount of one hundred thousand dollars to cover all operations co nducted in the city, a political subdivision of the state, conditioned upon the permittee's wil lfully and truly obeying, fulfilling and performing each and every term and provision of the permit, and that in case of any failure by the permittee to perform or comply with any term or provision thereof, the plan ning commission may, by resolution, declare the bond forfeited and the sureties and principal will be jointly and severally obligated to pay forthwith the full amount of the bond to the city. The forfeiture of any bond will not insulate the permittee from liability in excess of the sum of the bond for dama ges or injury or expense or liability suffered by t he city from any breach by the permittee of any term or condition of the permit or any applicable ordinance or of this bond. The transfer of this per mit, as provided for in this chapter, will not be effective unless and until the transferee has also complied with this condition for posting an approve d bond.

K. All drilling and production operations must be c onducted in such a manner as to eliminate, as far a s practicable, dust, noise, vibration , or noxious odors, and must be in accordance with t he best accepted practices incident to drilling for and the producti on of oil, gas , and other hydrocarbon substances.

Where economically feasible, generally accepted and used technological improvements for reducing factors of nuisance and annoyance must be employed by the permittee.

L. A certificate of insurance for property damaged and public liability in the amount of five hundred thousand dollars and one million dollars for bodily injury must be provided. (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.1601 Agricultural stands, temporary.

Temporary agricultural stands must comply with the following conditions in addition to the general provisions and other conditions imposed for by a conditional use permit:

A. There will be no more than one temporary agricul tural stand per parcel, with a minimum of one acre in area, and there will exist a minimum separation of one thousand feet between stands except for legal existing stands.

B. The stand must be located to provide appropriate setback from the existing or proposed right-of-way to insure ensure adequate ingress or egress and parking area.

C. The stand must be constructed of wood material a nd its floor area must be at least approximately fi ve hundred square feet. In addition, a trailer may be used for storage and include a refrigeration unit w ith location to be approved as part of the conditional use permit application.

D. There may be no more than one sign on the stand in accordance with the sign provisions contained in Title 17.

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E. The stand must be used for sale of produce or fl owers grown on the parcel; in addition, it may be u sed for sale of produce or flowers grown in the city of Camarillo or Ventura County; however, in no case may it be used for the sale of prepackaged products .

F. The parking area must be graded to create a leve l condition with a surface consisting of either roc k or another material approved by the dDirector which prevents the generation of dust.

G. No vehicle, cart , or wagon may be located on or nearby the parcel fo r the purpose of attracting attention or traffic to the stand by the use of sig ns or otherwise except for those uses as permitted under this section.

H. The property owner or applicant must post bond s ufficient to guarantee removal of the stand and mus t provide the city with written consent to remove it in the event the CUP is revoked and the stand is no t removed within the time specified by the revocation decision.

I. The stand may be licensed as a general retail us e in accordance with the Camarillo business license provisions.

J. If the stand is not in use or the land is not in production for a one-hundred-eighty-day period, th e use will be deemed voluntarily abandoned and the CUP wi ll be subject to revocation proceedings. (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.1 7063 Recycling facility—Intermediate.

Recycling facilities—Intermediate facilities must comply with the following conditions in additi on to the general provisions and other conditions imposed for by a conditional use permit:

A. Location. A recycling facility must be appurtena nt to a primary use; B. Construction. A recycling facility must be const ructed of durable, waterproof , and rustproof material fixed on the site with the color, design , and materials approved under the by a conditional use permit; C. Parking. A recycling facility must not block or obstruct parking required for the primary use of th e property and must provide parking as provided in Ch apter 19.44; D. Signage. A recycling facility must be clearly ma rked to identify the type of material to be deposit ed, operating instructions , and the identity and phone number of the operator or responsible person to call if problems occur at the facility. The total s ign area must be in accordance with the sign ordina nce; E. Mechanical Equipment. A recycling facility may n ot use any power-driven processing equipment except for reverse vending machines;
F. Lighting. A recycling facility must be illuminat ed to ensure safe and comfortable operation if hour s are between dusk and dawn;
G. Hours of Use. A recycling facility's hours of us e may match but may not exceed those of the host us e; H. Siting. A recycling facility's location is subje ct to the review and approval of the conditional us e permit; I. Materials. A recycling facility may accept glass , aluminum and bi-metals, plastic containers, and i nclude a deposit area for newspapers;
J. Storage. A recycling facility must store all rec yclable materials within recycling machines or cont ainers which must be screened from view with the location and screening approved under the conditional use permit;
K. Maintenance. A recycling facility must be mainta ined free of litter;

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L. Noise. A recycling facility must comply with noi se standards established by the noise ordinance; M. Landscaping. A recycling facility may not remove or impair on-site landscaping and may require additional landscaping to be provided depending on the location and design of the recycling facility. (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.1 8064 Recycling facility—Large.

Recycling facility—large facilities may be required to comply with the requirements for the intermediate recycling facility — intermediate and the following conditions in addition to the ge neral provisions and other conditions imposed for by a conditional use permit:

A. Location. A recycling facility—large must not ab ut a property zoned or planned for residential use; B. Screening. A recycling facility—large must be sc reened by landscaping or by a six-foot high block w all or fence, as determined by the planning commission dur ing review of the application, unless the fence is used for screening of outside storage, then an eigh t-foot-high block wall or fence would be required; C. Storage. All exterior storage of materials must be in sturdy containers which are covered, secured , and maintained in good condition. Storage containers fo r flammable material must be constructed of inflammable material. No storage will be visible ab ove the height of the fencing; D. Hours of Operation. Hours of operation may be li mited by the planning commission through the conditions of project approval;
E. Parking. Spaces will be provided on site as set forth under Chapter 19.44; F. Processing. Power-driven processing, including a luminum foil and can compacting, bailing, plastic shredding or other light processing activities nece ssary for efficient temporary storage and shipment of material may be approved at the discretion of the p lanning commission if noise and other conditions are met.
(Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.165 Day care nurseries, short-term.

Day care nurseries, short-term, must comply with th e following conditions in addition to the general provisions and other conditions imposed for a condi tional use permit:

A. Day care nurseries, short-term, are to provide t hirty-five square feet of usable indoor area per ch ild.

B. Day care nurseries, short-term, are to provide s eventy-five square feet of outdoor play area per ch ild.

Area is to be secured and screened with a six-foot-high wall or wrought iron fence. Location of outdoo r areas is subject to approval of the conditional use permit.

C. Parking for day care nurseries, short-term, is t o be in conference with subsection G of Section

19.44.050.

D. A copy of the license from the state to operate the day care nurseries, short-term, is to be submit ted to the planning department within thirty days of occup ancy. All state and/or county licenses to must be attained prior to occupancy.

E. When the use occupies space in a multi-tenant bu ilding, methods will be employed as necessary to attenuate excess noise to the adjoining tenants. An acoustical analysis or other method as approved by the director may be required to satisfy this requir ement.

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(Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.16690 Emergency shelter and transitional housing.

Emergency shelters and transitional housing that ar e subject to this chapter, must comply with the following conditions in addition to the general provisions an d other conditions imposed for by a conditional use permit:

A. Management Plan. The emergency shelter and trans itional housing provider must have a written management plan, including as applicable, provision s for staff training, neighborhood outreach, security, screening of residents to insure ensure compatibility with services provided at the facility, and training, counseling, and treatment programs for residents.

B. General Property Development Standards. The faci lity must conform to all property development standards of the zoning district in which it is loc ated, except as modified by this section.

C. Maximum Number of Persons/Beds. The facility may not contain more than forty beds or serve more than forty homeless persons at any one time.

D. Lighting. Exterior lighting is permitted subject to the procedures and regulations of Chapter 19.47 of this code.

E. Laundry Facilities. The facility must provide la undry facilities adequate for the number of residen ts.

F. Common Facilities. The facility may provide one or more of the following specific common facilities for the exclusive use of the residents:

1. Central cooking and dining room;

2. Recreation room.

G. Security. Parking facilities must be designed to provide security for residents, visitors , and employees.

H. On-site Parking. On-site parking is subject to t he requirements set forth in Chapter 19.44 of this code .

I. Outdoor Activity. Outdoor activities may only be conducted between the hours of eight a.m. to ten p.m.

J. Concentration of Uses. No more than one facility is permitted within a radius of one thousand feet from another emergency shelter or transitional hous ing facility.

K. Refuse. Facilities must provide a refuse storage area that is completely enclosed with masonry wall s not less than five feet high with a solid-gated ope ning and that is large enough to accommodate a standard-sized trash bin adequate for the parcel. T he refuse enclosure must be accessible to refuse collection vehicles.

L. Shelter Provider. The agency or organization ope rating the facility must comply with the following requirements:

1. Emergency shelters are to be available to residen ts for no more than sixty days. Extensions up to a total stay of one hundred eighty days may be prov ided, if no alternative housing is available.

2. Staff and services must be provided to assist res idents to obtain permanent shelter and a steady source of income. These services must be available at no cost to all residents.

3. The provider may not discriminate in any service provided.

M. Where these provisions conflict with the general provisions or any other applicable law in this tit le or otherwise, the more restrictive provisions control.
(Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022; Ord. No. 2008, § 4(Exh. A), 4-12-2023)

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19.62. 200167. Agricultural plant nurseries, retail in the RE-40 AC Zone.

Agricultural plant nurseries , that serve as retail in the RE-40 AC Zone must comply with the fol lowing provisions in addition to zone provisions and condi tions imposed in by a conditional use permit:

A. The nursery may be used for sale of plants, wher e the majority of the plants for sale are farmed an d grown on the premises. A limited amount of planting supplies such as garden pots and compost may be sold.

B. The size and location of any commercial signage may be determined by the Pplanning Ccommission, but in no case may exceed one on-site sign with a maximum of forty squ are feet in area.

C. A paved parking area must be provided in accorda nce with the standards contained in Section

19.44.270 (Parking area improvement).

D. Parking and setback areas must contain permanent landscaping and irrigation in accordance with the standards contained in Section 19.44.260 (Landscaping of p arking areas).

E. All buildings on the property must be of a perma nent type of construction, made of durable, high- quality materials that are compatible with the surr ounding area.

F. Any fences or walls on the property must comply with Section 19.12.100 (Fences and walls).

Acceptable fencing materials may consist of masonry , wrought iron, durable vinyl, or other similar durable materials, as approved by the Director of Community Development . (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62. 168210. Agricultural wineries in the RE-40 AC Zone.

Agricultural wineries in the RE-40 AC Zone must compl y with the following provisions in addition to the development criteria of the zone and conditions imp osed for by the a conditional use permit:

A. The minimum area devoted to a winery must be fou r acres or larger in size on a parcel in the RE-40 AC Zone.

B. No restaurant may be allowed. Only a limited amo unt of food service may be allowed in conjunction with wine tasting. Food service will be limited to crackers, appetizers, and hors d'oeuvres; however n o full meals may be served on the premises unless oth erwise approved through by a Special Event Permit.

C. Wine tasting and sales may include only wine whi ch is produced or bottled on the premises, and may include wine which is produced for the winery and s old under a brand name owned by the winery. Not less than fifty percent of all wines for sale must be produced on the premises, using grapes grown on the premises.

D. Wine tasting, public tours, and limited retail s ales of wine and wine-related accessories, such as corkscrews and wine glasses may be permitted as acc essory uses only.

E. Retail sales of wine and wine tasting are permit ted only where grapes for wine production are grown on the premises.

F. The size and location of any commercial signage may be determined by the Pplanning Ccommission, but may in no case exceed one on-site sign with a maximum o f forty square feet in area.

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G. Any outdoor activity(ies) or event(s) will be su bject to the approval of the Pplanning Ccommission, during consideration of the Cconditional Uuse Ppermit, or the Director of Community Development in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.63 (Specia l Events).

H. The facility will be limited to an Alcoholic Bev erage Control license of a Type 02 (Winegrower). (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62. 169220. Bed and breakfast inns in the RE-40 AC Zone.

Bed and breakfast inns in the RE-40 AC Zone must comp ly with the following provisions in addition to zon e provisions and conditions imposed in by a conditional use permit:

A. The bed and breakfast inn must be an architectur ally- or historically-unique residential structure, which is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.

B. Any alterations to the structure must be compati ble with the architectural character of the structu re.

Any modifications to the property must be compatibl e with the surrounding area.

C. The owner or manager of the bed and breakfast in n may occupy his or her primary place of residence on the site of the bed and breakfast inn.

D. The number of guest rooms permitted will be dete rmined based on the size of the existing building a nd site, compatibility with the surrounding neighborho od, visitor access, and parking. The number of guest rooms must not exceed five.

E. The maximum stay must be limited to fourteen con secutive days or less.

F. Meals must be limited to breakfast for overnight guests only.

G. No cooking facilities may be provided in individ ual guest rooms.

H. Parking must be provided at a rate of one off-st reet parking space per guest room, plus the require d parking for the residential use. On-site parking mu st be designed and located so as not to detract fro m the character of the neighborhood. Excessive amount s of paving to meet the parking requirements may not be allowed.

I. Any commercial signage may be limited to one on- site monument or wall identification sign not to exceed twenty-four square feet in area. Monument si gns may not exceed six feet in height.

J. Any outdoor activities or events will be subject to the approval of the planning commission during consideration of the conditional use permit or the dDirector of community development in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 19.63 (Special Events).
(Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62.230. Alcoholic beverage manufacturing facilities.

Alcoholic beverage manufacturing facilities in the SC, L-M, M-1, and M-2 Zones may be permitted upon the approval of a conditional use permit pursuant t o this chapter. The retail sales of beverages manufactured on- site and tasting areas that are accessory (as defin ed in Section 19.04.030) to the operation of the alcoholi c beverage manufacturing facilities and event areas m ay be permitted as part of the conditional use perm it review.

19.62. 240170 Revocation of conditional use permits.

A. Upon recommendation by the dDirector, the planning commission, or the city counc il if it was the city council who initially granted the conditional use permit, m ay conduct a noticed public hearing to determine wh ether

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such conditional use permit should be revoked. If a ny one of the following facts is found to be presen t, the conditional use permit may be revoked:

1. That the permit was obtained by fraud;

2. That the use for which such approval was granted has ceased to exist by reason of a voluntary abandonment;

3. That the permit or variance granted is being, or has been, exercised contrary to any conditions of approval imposed upon such permit or variance, or i n violation of any law; or

4. That the use for which the approval was granted i s being exercised so as to be detrimental to the pu blic health or safety, or so as to constitute a public n uisance.

B. If the revocation hearing is conducted by the co mmission, its decision will be subject to review on appeal, taken in the time and manner set forth in Section 19. 62.0980 et seq. hereof. (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62. 250180 Expiration.

Any conditional use permit will be null and void if the use granted thereby is not commenced within th e time specified in the resolution approving such conditio nal use permit, or, if no time is so specified, if commencement does not occur within one year from the date the pe rmit is granted. The director of planning and commu nity development or the granting body, upon good cause s hown by the applicant, may extend the time limitati ons imposed pursuant to this section for a period not t o exceed one year; provided, that if litigation is filed prior to the exercise of such rights, attacking the validity of such permit, the time for exercising such rights wi ll be automatically extended pending a final determinatio n of such litigation.

Approved conditional use permits expire and are voi d 24 months after issuance, unless one or more of the exceptions provided in this section exists. If litigation is filed before expiration, challenging a conditional use permit, the 24-month period is tolled pending a final determ ination of such litigation.

A. The activity authorized by the conditional use perm it is commenced and diligently advanced within 24 mo nths after issuance;
B. The conditional use permit approval provides a long er expiration date; or C. A time extension is granted. In all cases, the Dire ctor for good cause shown may extend the conditiona l use permit term, and the Director may refer the time extension request to the planning commission for revi ew and approval or denial. Additionally, the approving aut hority for good cause shown before the expiration o f such time limit, may extend such time limit. The applica nt must file a written request with the Director be fore the expiration of the term on forms prescribed and main tained by the Community Development Department. The written request must be accompanied by all applicab le fees and submittal requirements. (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)

19.62. 260190 Modification.

Any condition imposed upon the granting modification of a conditional use permit, including a zoning dev ice granted prior to the adoption of these regulations, may be reviewed and approved modified or eliminated, or ne w conditions may be added if consistent with the requ irements of Chapter 19.68. ; provided, that the body wh ich granted the conditional use permit, which is the su bject of the modification proceeding, will first conduct a public hearing thereon, noticed in the same manner as is r equired for the initial granting of the same. No su ch modification may be granted unless the granting bod y finds that such modification is necessary to prot ect the

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public peace, health and safety, or that such actio n is necessary to permit reasonable operation under the conditional use permit as granted. The decision to modify a conditional use permit by the granting bod y will be subject to review on appeal, taken in the time and manner set forth in this chapter. (Ord. No. 1196, § 13(Exh. A), 9-14-2022)
Title 19 - ZONING
IV. - PROCEDURES
Chapter 19.63 SPECIAL EVENTS

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Chapter 19.63 SPECIAL EVENTS

19.63.010 Purpose.

The special event permit is one which is intended t o allow for the short-term placement of activities in temporary facilities or in the out-of-doors, except as otherwise provided. It is primarily intended fo r activities of a charitable or philanthropic nature except as otherw ise permitted by this chapter. All activities shallwill be regulated so as to avoid incompatibility between su ch uses and surrounding areas. (Ord. 628 § 9 (part), 1987.)

19.63.020 Permitted uses.

A. No use listed in this section may be conducted o n any city or private property, unless approval of a special event permit has been granted for that use.

B. The following is an exclusive listing of the spe cial events that may be permitted, subject to the i ssuance of a special event permit in accordance with this chapte r:

1. City property, including public rights-of-way, si dewalks, and parking lots:
a. Organized outdoor recreational activities, inclu ding any non-motorized race, walkathon, bike-a- thon , or similar type event.
b. Parades and ancillary activities.
c. Street fairs, carnivals, and outdoor markets.
d. Outdoor concerts in public parks.
e. Similar special events to items a. thru d. liste d in this subsection, which the Director determines to be compatible with the purposes of this chapter and with the applicable zone and surrounding land uses.
f. Temporary film production.
g. Certified farmers markets.

2. Residential Zones — R-E (Rural Exclusive Resident ial), R-1 (Single-Family Residential), RPD (Resident ial Planned Development), and MPHD (Mobile Home Park De velopment):
a. Outdoor concerts in public parks.
b. Community fairs.
c. Trade fairs/job fairs.
d. Youth, nonprofit, or charitable organization, pr ojects, or events. e. Similar special events to items a. thru d. liste d in this subsection, which the dDirector determines
to be compatible with the purposes of this chapter and with the applicable zone and surrounding land uses.
f. Temporary film production.

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g. Certified farmers markets.

3. Commercial Zones — CPD (Commercial Planned Develo pment), SC (Service Commercial), COT (Camarillo Old Town), CMU (Village Commercial Mixed -Use), and CCM (Camarillo Commons Mixed- Use):
a. Auctions.
b. Christmas tree lots.
c. Certified farmers markets.
d. Outdoor carnivals, circuses, rodeos.
e. Outdoor concerts.
f. Temporary outdoor sales or promotional events in conjunction with a permanent retail facility. g. Youth, nonprofit, or charitable organization, pr ojects, or events. h. Similar special events to items a. thru g. of th is subsection, which the dDirector determines to be
compatible with the purposes of this chapter and wi th the zone and surrounding land uses. i. Temporary film production.

4. Manufacturing Zones — M-1 (Light Manufacturing), M -2 (General Manufacturing), and L-M (Limited Manufacturing):
a. Auctions.
b. Promotional events in conjunction with a permane nt commercial facility. c. Outdoor concerts.
d. Carnivals, circuses, and rodeos.
e. Trade fairs/job fairs.
f. Youth, nonprofit, or charitable organization, pr ojects, or events. g. Similar special events to items a. thru f. of th is subsection, which the dDirector determines to be
compatible with the purposes of this chapter and wi th the zone and surrounding land uses. h. Temporary film production.
i. Certified farmers markets.

5. Open Space (OS) Zone:
a. Organized outdoor recreational activities, inclu ding any non-motorized race, walkathon, bike-a- thon
, or similar type of recreational event.
b. Youth, nonprofit, or charitable organization, pr ojects, or events. c. Similar special events to items a. thru b. of th is subsection, which the dDirector determines to be compatible with the purposes of this chapter and wi th the zone and surrounding land uses. d. Temporary film production.

6. Agricultural Exclusive (A -E) Zone:
a. Organized outdoor recreational activities, inclu ding any non-motorized race, walkathon, bike-a- thon , or similar type of recreational event.
b. Outdoor concerts.

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c. Carnivals, circuses, hayrides, and rodeos.
d. Youth, nonprofit, or charitable organization, pr ojects, or events. e. Similar special events to items a. thru d. of th is subsection, which the dDirector determines to be
compatible with the purposes of this chapter and wi th the zone and surrounding land uses. f. Temporary film production.

7. Professional Office (P -O) Zone:
a. Trade fairs/job fairs.
b. Socials/mixers.
c. Similar special events to items a. thru b. of th is subsection, which the dDirector determines to be
compatible with the purposes of this chapter and wi th the applicable zone and surrounding land uses.
d. Temporary film production.
(Ord. 1013 § 3, 2007; Ord. 980 § 3, 2005; Ord. 917 § 1, 1999; Ord. 898 § 4, 1998; Ord. 767 § 11, 1992; Ord. 726 §§ 2—4, 1990; Ord. 628 § 9 (part), 1987.)
(Ord. No. 1096, § 3, 10-8-2014; Ord. No. 1178, § 4E, 4-28-2021)

19.63.022 Film permits.

A film permit shall be is required for the production of a film within the city.

A. A written application for a film permit shallmust be in a form as provided in Section 14999.32 of the Government Code. Each application shallmust be filed for review with the dDirector of planning and community development ("director") or his or her de signated representative , in consultation with other affected city departments, and in accordance with the following:

1. The dDirector shallwill expeditiously complete the review process of an ap plication for a film permit, including the coordinating of all other affected city departments; and

2. The permit application maymust be filed by fax or may be filed in personsubmitted electronically by the applicant.

B. The dDirector shallmust make every reasonable effort to issue or refuse to issue a film permit, within the following time constraints:

1. Two working days after the filing of a completed film permit application;

2. Four working days after the filing of a completed application, if the application contemplates the interrupting of traffic on a public street for more than three minutes; or

3. Where such an application contemplates a street c losure, the same shallmust be submitted to
the city council, which body shallwill consider the same at the earliest lawfully schedul ed meeting thereof after filing of the completed application. If approved by the city council or in the event the council is unable to act in the time required b y law, by the city manager or his or her designee, the permit shallwill be issued on the next working day following the me eting of the body which has approved the permit.

C. Pursuant to subsection (c) of Section 14999.20 of the Government Code, minor additions, corrections , or alterations may be made to a film permit by the dDirector, if a written request for a "rider" therefor is made, and the dDirector finds the public interest requires the same.

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D. If other governmental agencies have geographical jurisdiction over the location described in the fi lm permit application, the dDirector shallwill notify such governmental jurisdictions of the pend ency of the application ; and shall inform the permittee in writing of the other govern mental agencies having the jurisdiction.

E. The application fee which shallmust be paid contemporaneously with the filing of the f ilm permit application and shallmust be in an amount set by resolution of the city coun cil, which fee shallmust not be greater than the actual costs incurred by the ci ty for providing services occasioned by film production activities, including administrative, po lice, sanitation, traffic control, road closures, barricades , and other necessary services.

F. The director shall accept from each applicant , must submit the standard insurance coverage form approved by the Department of Commerce of the State of California.

G. The dDirector shall will establish a cancellation fee that is which shall be a portion of the application fee which shall will be applied if the applicant cancels the permit afte r three p.m. the last working day before the scheduled shoot.

H. The production company shallmust maintain a copy of the approved special event perm it on site at all times for the length of the shoot.

I. The permit shallwill expire upon a date established by the dDirector. (Ord. 726 § 5, 1990.)

19.63.028 Certified farmers markets—Permits.

No person shallmay conduct, or permit the conduct, of a certified far mers market unless a permit therefor is first issued pursuant to this title. Applications f or a permit for a certified farmers market shallwill be processed in the manner provided in this chapter. The following additional provisions shall apply to such an application:

A. A permit for a certified farmers market may only be issued to a nonprofit organization.

B. Each application for such a permit shallmust designate a person who is authorized by the applic ant to be exclusively responsible for activities authorize d pursuant to the permit.

C. Only foodstuff and merchandise may be offered fo r sale , or sold at a certified farmers market. "Merchandise" means prepared foods, nonalcoholic be verages, and materials prepared specifically for the permittee. Each permit shall must contain a condition of approval approving specifica lly any items of merchandise allowed to be sold at the certified far mers market by the permittee.

Only a permittee may sell or offer for sale merchan dise at a certified farmers market. Foodstuff may b e sold at a certified farmers market only by the pers on who has grown or produced such foodstuff and who holds a valid agricultural certificate.

D. Sale of baked goods may be authorized by the ope rator of the certified farmers market and sold in a location that is separate from the certified farmer s' market vendors. The baked goods area shall must
be clearly marked to indicate that the baked goods are not a certified farmers' market product. The baked goods may only be prepared and displayed in a manner allowed by appropriate permits issued by the Ventura County eEnvironmental hHealth dDepartment.

E. The location of each certified farmers market shall must be approved by the dDirector, and the site may only be approved; the director shall approve a site only if the same location of the site will not adversely affect surrounding and/or adjacent uses o f land.

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F. The number of certified farmers markets and the sales frequency in any calendar year may be limited by the special event permit issued by the dDirector.
(Ord. 800 § 2, 1993; Ord. 726 § 6, 1990.)

19.63.030 Requirements.

A. A special event permit shall must be approved prior to the commencement of any specia l event. A complete Aapplication for a special event permit shall must be filed with the Community Development Department and accompanied by the filing fee. A full list of s ubmittal requirements is included in the special event permit application which is maintained by the Community De velopment Department.made on an approved application form secured from the department of pla nning and community development. Such application shall require the information necessary for review of the application by appropriate city departments.

Information required shall include the name, addres s, telephone number and signature of both the appli cant and property owner, a location map and plan for the proposed temporary use.

B. The dDirector of planning and community development sha ll cause the application to be will circulate d the application to all concerned city and county departments for r ecommendations. The dDirector of planning and community development shallwill review the recommendations of the concerned depart ments and shall notify the applicant of his or her the special event approval, conditional approval , or disapproval.

C. In reviewing an application for a special event permit, the dDirector of planning and community development shallwill consider the potential effect of such a use on adja cent public and private property, traffic, and local aesthetic impacts, parking, setb acks, structural soundness, site orientation and arrangement, and hours of operation. The dDirector of planning and community development may impose reasonable conditions necessary to mitigate potenti al adverse impacts.

D. Special events may be subject to additional perm its, licenses , or inspections as required by any applicable law, code , or regulation. Special events shall may be permitted in residential planned development, commercial planned development, and industrial plan ned development zones without the necessity of applying for a planned development permit.
(Ord. 628 § 9 (part), 1987.)

19.63.040 General.

A. The siting of special events must, to the maximu m extent practical, avoid significant reduction in the number of required on-site parking spaces or parking neces sary to serve adjoining uses.

B. All unimproved areas utilized for the special ev ent must be maintained in a manner to remove any nu isance impacts, which may include dampening of soil, addit ion of ground cover material, or other approved mea ns.

C. Sanitary facilities may be required, either perm anent or portable, for all employees, attendants, a nd participants of the special event during its operat ional hours as approved in accordance with public h ealth standards.

D. Special events are limited to their specific zon ing districts in which they are listed as permitted under this chapter.

E. The dDirector may regulate the hours of operation and day s, including limitation of the duration of the special event to a shorter time period than that re quested.

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F. No nonprofit organization may be issued more tha n one special event permit in a calendar year for use of the public right-of-way. Special events held in a publi c park may be limited as to number and frequency of events, excluding events which are sponsored or cos ponsored by the city or park district. (Ord. 737 § 1, 1991; Ord. 628 § 9 (part), 1987.)
(Ord. No. 1096, § 4, 10-8-2014)

19.63.045 Special Events Sign Program.

The dDirector may approve a Special Events Sign Program f or a non-profit organization, as part of any community special event permit, subject to the foll owing regulations:

A. On-Site Signage.

1. One on-site banner is permitted per approved even t during the day of the event. If the on-site event involves a permitted street closure, one on-s ite banner is permitted to identify the event at each street closure.

2. The banner may not exceed 36 square feet in area an d three feet in height.

3. When mounted on posts or a fence, the top of the banner may not exceed eight feet in height. If mounted on a building, the banner may not exceed th e roofline of the building.

B. Off-Site Signage. A permittee may have the follo wing off-site signs, as part of an approved event o r events, once per calendar month:

1. Off-site banners.
a. Up to ten off-site banners are permitted.
b. Only two off-site banners may be displayed on a single parcel of two or more acres in size at one time.
c. An off-site banner may not exceed 36 square feet i n area and three feet in height. d. When mounted on posts, a fence, or a wall, the t op of the off-site banner may not exceed eight feet in height. If mounted on a building, the off-site banner may not exceed the roofline of the building.
e. Off-site banners may be placed no more than ten days prior to the event or events being advertised, and must be removed no later than two d ays after the event. No banner may be posted for longer than fourteen consecutive days .
f. Each off-site banner must contain a phone number for a contact person associated with the permittee, who will be responsible for the remo val of the banner. g. Prior to posting the off-site banners, the permi ttee must also provide the dDirector with
proof of permission to post the banner from the pro perty owner, or the owner's agent, including the phone number of the owner or agent.
h. No off-site banners may be placed within a publi c right-of-way.

2. Directional signs.
a. The dDirector may approve up to six directional signs, ea ch not to exceed six square feet in area and four feet in height.
b. The directional signs are permitted only on priv ate property during the day of the event.

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C. The terms, "banner," "directional sign," "off-si te sign," and "on-site sign," used in this section have the meaning ascribed to such terms in Section 17.04.020 of thi s Code.

D. The dDirector may approve a Special Events Sign Program f or a non-profit organization, as part of a community special event held within the Ccity, that does not require a Ccity-approved special event permit, subject to the above regulations (without a ny required application fee). (Ord. No. 1124, § 3, 5-25-2016)

19.63.050 Expiration of use.

A. All uses permitted by special event permit shallmust be terminated on or before the expiration date indicated upon the permit. All materials or product s used in connection with , or resulting from , the special event shallmust be removed at the conclusion of the event or as se t forth in the permit.

B. A certificate of deposit, or other acceptable se curity, in an amount set by resolution by the city council to ensure removal of all materials, personal property , and structures shallmust be filed with the dDirector of planning and community development at the time of application for each of the followi ng uses:

1. Outdoor carnivals, circuses , and rodeos;

2. Outdoor concerts;

3. Christmas tree lots.

C. A certificate of deposit, or other acceptable se curity, in an amount set by resolution of the city council shall also be required for any other special event which the
dDirector of planning and community development
finds should be bonded to ensure removal of all mat erials used in connection with, or resulting from, the use.

D. Upon the removal of all materials associated wit h the approved special event, the applicant shallmust request an inspection by the department of planning and community developmentCom munity Development Department which shallwill make a determination regarding the release, or oth er disposition of, the security deposit.
(Ord. 628 § 9 (part), 1987.)

19.63.060 Permit denial; revocation; appeal; review.

A. Permit Denial. If, in the opinion of the dDirector after consultation with any other affected city or county department, the impacts which may result from a pro posed special event could be detrimental to the pub lic health, safety, and welfare and the potential adver se impacts are not able to be sufficiently mitigated, or the proposed event does not comply with the provisions of this chapter, then the application for a permit may be denied. The applicant may appeal the denial as p rovided for in Chapter 19.67this section .

B. Permit Revocation. A special event permit issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter may be revoked if the dDirector finds that any of the following conditions exist:

1. That any condition of the special event permit or provision of this chapter or code has been violate d.

2. That the special event has become detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or constitut es a nuisance as designated in Chapter 9.12 of this Code.

3. That the permit was obtained in a fraudulent mann er.

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The dDirector's decision may be appealed to the planning commission as provided for in Chapter 19.67.in this section; provided, h However, that the filing of such appeal will not stay the enforce ment of the dDirector's revocation order.

C. Appeal to Planning Commission. Appeals from any decision of the director must be made in writing an d filed with the department of community development within ten days from the date of the issuance of the director's decision. The appeal must be made on the approved form available from the department of community development and must include the date of appeal, the grounds for the appeal, and the appeal processing fee established by the city council. The appeal will be final with the planning commission on the tenth consecutive calendar day following the date o f the planning commission's decision, absent a time ly adopted order of review by the city council as prov ided in this section.

D. City Council Review. Before a planning commissio n decision under subsection C. becomes final, the c ity council, by majority vote of its total membership, may issue an order to review such decision.

1. The timely adoption by the city council of an ord er of review will stay the decision of the planning commission to which the order of review relates, pe nding the city council action on the matter.

2. If the city council timely adopts an order of rev iew, the city clerk will:
a. Set the matter for hearing at the next most conv enient meeting of the city council; and b. Give written mailed notice of the time and place of the hearing to the applicant.

3. At the time and place of the hearing on an order of review, the city council will conduct a de novo hearing on the matter, at which time all interested persons will be allowed to present relevant reliab le evidence to the city council. The applicant will ha ve the burden of proof to show the existence of the facts which warrant the granting of a special event permit.

4. The city clerk will give written notice of the ci ty council's decision to the applicant and any othe r interested person who requests such notice. The cit y council's determination will be final, subject on ly to judicial review.
(Ord. 628 § 9 (part), 1987.)
(Ord. No. 1096, § 5, 10-8-2014)

19.63.061 Fees and insurance coverage.

A. The city may establish fees by resolution to cov er the cost for processing the special event permit or the cost for special services provided by the city personnel and employees and equipment in addition to requiri ng appropriate insurance to indemnify the city for pub lic liability and property damage for the day or da ys of the event. The insurance required shallmust be provided prior to the event.

B. As a condition of any special event permit, the applicant shall beis required to sign an agreement approved by the city attorney, to indemnify and hold harmles s the city from all activities undertaken pursuant to the permit.
(Ord. 628 § 9 (part), 1987.)

Title 19 - ZONING
IV. - PROCEDURES
Chapter 19.66 VARIANCES

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Chapter 19.66 VARIANCES

19.66.010 Intent and purpose.

Where practical difficulties or unnecessary hardshi ps inconsistent with the general purposes of this t itle would occur from its strict literal interpretation and enforcement, a variance may be granted authoriz ing, upon such terms and conditions as are deemed necessary, such variances therefrom as may be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this title, so that i ts spirit shall beis observed, public safety and welfare secured, and substantial justice done. A variance will not be gr anted to permit a use not permitted in the zone by this title. (Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9605 (part).)

19.66.020 Findings and conditions.

A. Before any variance is approved, the applicant shallmust show and the planning commission shallmust so find that all four of the following conditions exis t in reference to the property being considered:

1. Because of special circumstances applicable to su bject property, including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, the strict application o f the zoning regulations would deprive subject property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and under identical zone classifica tion.

2. Any variance granted shallwill be subject to such conditions as will assure that the adjustment thereby authorized shallwill not constitute a grant of special privilege incons istent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which subject property is situated.

3. The granting of the variance will not be material ly detrimental to the public health, safety, convenience, or welfare or injurious to property an d improvements in the same vicinity and zone in which subject property is situated.

4. The granting of such variance will not adversely affect the gGeneral pPlan for the city.

5. The commission, in approving a variance, may set forth in its decision reasonable conditions which shallto assureensure the intent and purpose of this title are met .

B. A time limit of one hundred eighty days for occu pancy or commencement of construction shall will be assumed unless some other period is established. An extension of said time limit may be considered by the planning dDirector and granted upon a written request by the a pplicant showing a demonstration of cause.

The decision of the dDirector may be appealed to the planning commission consistent with the requirements of Chapter 19.67 .
(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9605(A).)

19.66.030 Procedure—Application.

A. Filing. Application for a variance shallmust be filed by the owner of the property for which th e variance is sought, by the lessee having a leasehold interest o f not less than twenty-five years exclusive of an o ption to renew, or by the agent of any of the foregoing duly authorized in writing.

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B. Form and Contents. A complete application for a variance must be filed with the Community Development Department and accompanied by the filing fee and de velopment plans. The Aapplication shall be made to the commission on forms furnished by the planning d epartment and shallmus t set forth in detail the reasons for the requested variance, indicating how the cond itions set forth in Section 19.66.020 are satisfied . A full list of all submittal requirements is included in t he variance application which is maintained by the Community Development Department. , and shall provi de other information as may be prescribed by the commission to assist in determining the validity of the request. The application shall be verified before a notary public by the applicant and by the property owner, and the date of verification shall be noted on the application. In addition, a list of all property ow ners from the last equalized ownership roll within a three- hundred foot radius of the subject property and a m ap showing all adjoining parcels shall be provided. An incomplete application shallwill not be accepted for filing.

C. Development Plan. Development plans and elevatio ns of the proposed development shall be submitted a s a part of any application with sufficient number as d etermined by the planning director in accordance with the following:

1. An accurately dimensioned plot plan showing exist ing and proposed topography, all proposed buildings, parking, landscaping areas, walls and al l existing or proposed streets within a three-hundred- foot radius of the property;

2. The dimension of all yards, setbacks, parking are a, driveways and square footage of all building landscaping and building coverage;

3. The elevation of all buildings proposed with a no tation of the type of material proposed in addition to a color and material sample.
(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9605(B)(1).)

19.66.040 Procedure—Filing fee.

When the application for a variance is filed, a uni form fee shall be paid as set forth by city council resolution for the purpose of defraying the costs incidental t o the proceedings. (Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9605(B)(2).)

19.66.0 450 Procedure—Investigation.

The planning dDirector shall make an will investigat eion of the facts beatingbearing on each case to provide the information necessary for action consistent wit h the intent and purpose of this title , and shall report the findings to the planning commission.
(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9605(B)(3).)

19.66.0 560 Commission public hearing date and notice.

A. The hearing date will be set by the cCommunity dDevelopment dDepartment for not less than ten nor more than thirty days after the filing of the verified a pplication with the department .

B. Notice of the public hearing will be provided in accordance with Chapter 19.84. (Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9605(B) (4).)
(Ord. No. 1153, § 4(W), 5-25-2018)

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19.66.0 670 Commission public hearing and decision.

A. The commission shallwill , not less than ten nor more than thirty days after the mailing of the legal notice of a public hearing on a variance application, hold the public hearing. Such hearings may be continued by t he planning commission for good cause.

B. The planning commission shallwill announce and record its decision within thirty day s after the conclusion of the hearing. Such decision shallwill be an approval with the stated conditions, if impo sed; or shallwill be a disapproval of the application and shallwill set forth findings in support of that decision. An y approval of a variance shallwill include the findings and conditions in Section 19.66.020. (Ord. 856 § 18, 1996: Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9605(B )(5).)

19.66.0 780 Planning commission decisions—Appeals—Council review.

Appeals from a decision of the planning commission may be filed consistent with the requirements of Chapter 19.67.

A. Effective Date of Planning Commission Decision. Decisions of the planning commission approving, den ying or conditionally approving, an application for a varia nce shall be final and conclusive on the tenth cons ecutive calendar day following the date of the planning com mission's decision, unless an effective timely and complete appeal is filed, or a city council review is ordered as provided in this Section.

B. Form of Appeal. Except as provided in subsection D of this section, an appeal from a decision of th e planning commission relating to a variance shall not be vali d or effective for any purpose unless it meets all of the following requirements:

1. Each such appeal shall be in writing on a form pr ovided by the director of planning and community development of the city ("director"), and shall ide ntify the planning commission's action to which the appeal relates; and

2. Each such appeal shall be filed with the director prior to the planning commission decision to which the appeal relates becoming final, as provided in subse ction A of this section; and

3. Each such appeal shall be accompanied by a proces sing fee in an amount set by the city council; and

4. Each such appeal is filed by or on behalf of any of the following:
a. The owner of any real property located within th e city, or b. A person who lawfully occupies or is entitled to lawfully occupy any real property which is located within three hundred feet of the lot lines of the lot or lots which are the subject of the variance, or
c. Any interested person.

C. Effectiveness of an Appeal. No appeal shall be d eemed complete nor effective for any purpose unless it complies with all of the provisions of this Section .

D. Review by City Council. Notwithstanding any of t he provisions of this section to the contrary, the city council, by majority vote of its total membership and at any time before a planning commission decision becomes final pursuant to subsection A of this section, may issue an order to review, de novo, a planning comm ission decision relating to a variance ("order of review").

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E. Stay of Proceedings. The timely filing of an eff ective appeal or the timely adoption by the city co uncil of an order of review shall stay the decision of the plan ning commission to which the appeal or order of rev iew relates pending the city council action on the matt er.

F. Action of City Clerk. Upon the timely filing of an effective appeal or the adoption of a timely ord er of review, the city clerk will:

1. Set the matter for hearing at the next most conve nient meeting of the city council; and

2. Give written mailed notice of the time and place of the hearing to the appellant, the applicant, and such other persons and entities in accordance with Section 19.84.030 of this code.

G. Action by the City Council. At the time and plac e of the hearing on an appeal or an order of review , the city council shall conduct a de novo hearing on the matt er, at which time all interested persons shall be a llowed to present relevant reliable evidence to the city c ouncil. The technical rules of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings need not be observed, provided that the matter is resolved by the city council based upon reliable relevant evidence. The applicant shall hav e the burden of proof to show the existence of the facts which warrant the granting of the variance.

H. City Council Decision. The city clerk shall give written notice of the city council's decision to t he appellant, the applicant and any other interested person who reque sts such notice. The city council's determination s hall be final and conclusive subject only to judicial re view. (Ord. 844 § 19, 1996: Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9605(C ).) (Ord. No. 1153, § 4(X), 5-25-2018)

19.66.0 890 Revocation of variances.

A. Upon recommendation by the dDirector, the body which initially granted a zone va riance shallwill conduct a noticed public hearing to determine whether such va riance should be revoked. If the granting body find s any one of the following facts to be present, it shallwill revoke the variance:

1. That the variance was obtained by fraud; or

2. That the use for which such approval was granted has ceased to exist by reason of a voluntary abandonment; or

3. That the permit or variance granted is being, or has been exercised contrary to any conditions of approval imposed upon such permit or variance, or i n violation of any law; or

4. That the use for which the approval was granted i s being exercised so as to be detrimental to the pu blic health or safety, or so as to constitute a public n uisance.

B. If the revocation hearing is conducted by the co mmission, its decision shallis be subject to review on appeal,
consistent with the requirements of Chapter 19.67taken in the time and manner set forth in Section

19.66.060 et seq. hereof.
(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9605(D)(1).)

19.66. 1090 Expiration of variances.

Any zone variance shallwill be null and void if the use granted is not commenc ed within the time specified in the resolution approving the zone variance, or, if no time is so specified, if commencement does not o ccur within one year from the date the zone variance is granted . Upon the showing of good cause by the applicant, the

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dDirector of community development or the planning commission may extend the zone vari ance for additional twelve-month periods. If any litigation is filed at tacking the validity of the variance prior to the e xercise of such rights, the time for exercising the variance zone shallwill be automatically extended pending a final determina tion of the litigation.
(Ord. 856 § 20, 1996: Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9605(D )(2).)

19.66.1 100 Modification of variance.

Any condition imposed upon the granting of a zone v ariance, including a zoning device granted prior to the adoption of these regulations, may be modified or e liminated, or new conditions may be added; provided , that the body which granted the zone variance, which is the subject of the modification proceeding, shall first conduct s a public hearing thereon, noticed in the same manner as is required for the initial granting of the same . No such modification shallwill be granted unless the granting body finds that suc h modification is necessary to protect the public peace, health and safety, or, that such acti on is necessary to permit reasonable operation unde r the zone variance as granted. If the modification hearing is conducted by the commission, its decision shallis be subject to review on appeal, consistent with the requirements of Chapter 19.67taken in the time and manner set forth in Section 19.66.080 .
(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9605(D)(3).)

19.66.1 120 Reapplication.

No person except a new owner or lessee shall reappl y for a similar variance on the same land, building or structure within a period of six months from the da te of the final decision on such previous applicati on unless such decision is a denial without prejudice. Whenever th e denial or revocation of a variance becomes final, no new application for the same or similar request may be accepted within one year of the date from the denia l, unless the Director finds that the conditions surrounding the application have sufficiently changed to warrant a new application. For the purpose of this section, “chan ged conditions” means a substantial change in land use on properties in the vicinity, improved infrastructure in the vicinity, altered traffic patterns, or any such similar change resulting in a changed physical environment.
(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9605(E).)

19.66.1 230 Existing variances.

Any variance granted pursuant to any zoning ordinan ce enacted prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter shallwill be construed to be a variance under this title subj ect to all conditions imposed in such variance unless otherwise provided herein. Suc h variance may, however, be revoked or voided as pr ovided in Sections 19.66.0 980 throughand 19.66. 11090 .
(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9605(F).)

Title 19 - ZONING
IV. - PROCEDURES
Chapter 19.68 MODIFICATIONS

Camarillo, California, Code of Ordinances Created: 2025-06-28 20:26:26 [EST] (Supp. No. 26)

Chapter 19.68 MODIFICATIONS 1

19.68.010 Purpose.

When in the public interest, the dDirector or the planning commission may consider and approve modifications of previously approved permits as spe cified in this chapter. (Ord. No. 1104, § 3(Exh. A), 2-25-2015)

19.68.020 Application and modification classifications.

A request for a modification of an approved develop ment permit or conditional use permit pursuant to t his chapter may be filed by any property owner or agent acting on behalf of property owner. The request wi ll be reviewed by the dDirector and classified into one of the following categories:

A. Administrative Permit Adjustment. Any change whi ch would not alter any of the findings pursuant to this title, nor any findings contained in the envir onmental documentation prepared for the permit, and would not have any adverse impact on surrounding pr operties, may be deemed an administrative permit adjustment subject to the issuance of a n administrative permit adjustment zoning clearance , with any conditions imposed by the dDirector in the dDirector's sole discretion, without a hearing. Such changes may include, but are not limited to, the fo llowing:

1. A maximum increase or decrease of ten percent or five thousand square feet, whichever is less, in the floor area of a previously approved structur e;

2. A maximum decrease of ten percent of the area of an approved landscaping plan. Reductions greater than ten percent may be approved as an admi nistrative permit adjustment if the reduction is the result of an approval in an increa se of floor area of a previously approved structure as provided in Section 19.68.020(A)(1);

3. The conversion of landscaping to artificial turf and drought tolerant themes in accordance with Section 19.38.060;

4. Minor exterior architectural changes or embellish ments involving no change in basic architectural style;

5. The addition of ancillary mechanical equipment wh en it can be shown that noise from the equipment will not create a nuisance to the adjoini ng property.

6. Minor changes to an approved planned development or conditional use plan, including the addition of ancillary structures, not affecting the placement of the primary structure on the site or the number of parking spaces required.

B. Administrative Minor Modification. Any change wh ich would not conflict with any of the required findings pursuant to this title, nor any analysis o r mitigation measures contained in the original

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environmental documentation prepared for the permit and would not have any adverse impact on surrounding properties, but is determined by the dDirector to rise to a level of increased or decreased use or intensity such that the requested modification cannot qualify for an administrative permit adjustment, may be deemed an administrative minor m odification subject to the issuance ofr a minor modification permit, with any conditions imposed by the dDirector in the dDirector's sole discretion, without a hearing. Administrative minor modificatio ns are limited to the following:

1. Yards. Reduction of yards and distance between bu ildings by not more than twenty percent of the requirement of the zone.

2. Parking Spaces. Reduction of number of required p arking spaces by not more than ten percent, and modification of other parking design standards, as provided in Sections 19.44.130 through

19.44.280.

3. Slope and Hillside Areas. For areas with a grade of eight percent or more, modification of building height to a maximum of thirty feet and modification of front yard to a minimum of ten feet, upon approval of a site plan, elevations, and a grading map showing existing and finished contours.

Approval must be based on the finding that such min or modification will not have a detrimental effect upon adjacent properties.

4. Modification of a landscaping plan approved under a planned development permit or conditional use permit for other than a reduction in landscape area as allowed under Section 198.68.020(A)(2)

5. Gates and Entrances. Height of entrance walls and gates may be modified to extend above that allowed in front and side-front setback areas when approved by the architectural advisory committee of the planning commission. The modificat ion must be based on the findings that the limited height extension is architecturally accepta ble and creates no interference with sight clearance or corner cutoff; and, in addition, no de trimental effects will be created by the modification to adjacent properties in the same vic inity and zone. Elevations, colors , and materials are to be submitted as part of the applic ation for an administrative minor modification.

6. Trash Enclosures. When hardship is created by the provisions of the trash enclosure regulations, minor modifications may be applied to reduce the re quirements of Chapter 19.50.

C. Major Modifications. All requested modifications not classified by the dDirector as administrative permit adjustments or administrative minor modifica tions are major modifications and must be approved by the body that originally approved the p ermit, subject to the same notice, hearing, review criteria , and appeal procedures required by this title for c onsideration of the original permit. (Ord. No. 1104, § 3(Exh. A), 2-25-2015)

19.68.030 Applicable procedures.

The following procedures apply to requests for modi fications:

A. Once the dDirector classifies a modification request, the requ estor must either complete a zoning clearance form for the approval of an administrativ e permit adjustment, or a modification application for the approval of an administrative minor modific ation, or a major modification, and pay the appropriate fee, as established by city council res olution.

B. The dDirector may refer any request for a modification of architectural design to the architectural review committee of the planning commission for rev iew and determination of approval or denial of the modification request.

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C. The dDirector may refer any request for modification to t he planning commission to advise the dDirector as to the proper classification level of ap proval for the request; or, the dDirector may refer the application to the planning commission for revi ew and determination of approval or denial.

D. In approving a minor modification, the dDirector must determine that the adjustments are nec essary to make reasonable use of the land and that adequat e protection has been provided to protect the public peace, health, safety , and welfare and may include conditions of approval . The dDirector will make a decision in writing within fourteen days aft er the acceptance of a complete application, unless the dDirector has referred the decision to the architectu ral review committee of the planning commission or to the planning commission. One copy will be mailed to the applicant and one copy will be filed with the secretary of the planning commiss ion.

1. If the dDirector has referred the decision to either the arc hitectural review committee of the planning commission or to the planning commission, the request for modification will generally be placed on the next available agenda of the respe ctive body.

2. If the applicant is dissatisfied with a decision of the dDirector, the applicant may appeal the decision to the planning commission consistent with the requirements of Chapter 19.67 , where the determination will be final. The applicant must pay the appropriate fee for the appeal of the dDirector's decision to the planning commission as es tablished by city council resolution.

E. If the applicant is dissatisfied with a decision of the architectural review committee of the plann ing commission, the applicant may appeal the decision t o the planning commission consistent with the requirements of Chapter 19.67 , where the determination will be final. The applicant must pay the fee for the appeal of the architectural review committe e's decision at the same fee rate as that of an appeal of a dDirector's decision to the planning commission, as e stablished by city council resolution.

F. Any person may appeal, and the city council may issue an order of review of, a decision of the plan ning commission for the approval, conditions of approval , or denial of a modification request consistent with the requirements of Chapter 19.67 . Such appeal and council order of review must be made in accordance with the city council appeal and order o f review provisions of the zone in which the subjec t property is located, and must be filed with the dDirector within ten10 days of the date the commission's decision is made.
(Ord. No. 1104, § 3(Exh. A), 2-25-2015)

Title 19 - ZONING
IV. - PROCEDURES
Chapter 19.70 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT

Camarillo, California, Code of Ordinances Created: 2025-06-28 20:26:26 [EST] (Supp. No. 26)

Chapter 19.70 ZONING MAP AMENDMENT S

19.70.010 Amendments authorizedChange of zone constitutes precise plan .

An amendment to the zoning map changing any propert y from one zone to another shall be made according to the provisions of this chapter. An amendment to the zoning map constitutes a precise plan under the State Planning Law. The city council may by ordinance, up on receiving recommendations by the planning commis sion and subject to the procedure of this chapter and St ate law, establish, amend, or repeal zoning designations and the city’s zoning map.
(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9608 (part).)

19.70.020 Criteria for granting a change of zone.

Before granting any change of zone, the planning co mmission must consider, and the city council must findThe planning commission in recommending, and th e city council in reviewing, a proposed change of z one shall make the following findings in reference to the pro posed zoning of the subject property :

A. The proposed change of zone is in conformity wit h the general plan map and report; B. The subject property is suitable for the uses pe rmitted in the proposed zone, in terms of access, s ize of parcel, relationship to similar or related uses; and
C. The proposed change of zone is necessary and pro per and is not likely to be detrimental to the adjacent property or residents.
(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9608(A).)

19.70.030 Procedure—Initiation.

A. The planning commission may initiate proceedings by approval of resolution of intention and then ho ld public hearings.

B. The city council may initiate proceedings by app roval of resolution of intention and then submit th e matter to the commission for public hearings.

C. The property owner or histheir designated representative may make an application for a change of zone. A completeThe application for a change of zone must be filed with the Communi ty Development Department and accompanied by the filing fee. A full list of a ll submittal requirements is included in the change of zone application which is maintained by the Community De velopment Department. shall be on forms provided by the planning department and shall be full and compl ete and shall include such data and information as may be prescribed by the commission to assist in determ ining the validity of the request and the manner in which it meets the considerations set forth in Section 19.70. 020. The application shall be verified before a notar y public by the applicant and by the property owner a nd the date of verification shall be noted on the p etition.

A complete application shall include the following:

1. The names of all property owners within a three-h undred-foot radius of the application;

2. Two maps showing all properties within three hund red feet of the requested zone change;

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3. Legal description of parcel requested to be chang ed. (Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9608(B)(1).)

19.70.040 Filing fee.

When a petition for a change of zone is filed, a un iform fee as determined by city council resolution shallmust be paid for the purpose of defraying the costs inci dental to the proceedings. (Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9608(B)(2).)

19.70.050 Staff investigation.

The planningCommunity Development dDepartment shallwill investigate the facts bearing on the proposed zone change to provide information necessary to ass ure action consistent with the intent of this title and the general plan and shallwill report the findings to the commission. (Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9608(B)(3).)

19.70.060 Notice of commission public hearing date and notice.

A. The hearing date will be set by the cCommunity dDevelopment dDepartment following compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.

B. Notice of the public hearing will be provided in accordance with Chapter 19.84. (Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9608(B)(4).)
(Ord. No. 1153, § 4(Y), 5-25-2018)

19.70.070 Commission public hearing, recommendation, and notice thereof.

A. The commission shallwill , not less than ten nor more than thirty days after the publication of the legal notice of a public hearing on a zone change, hold the hear ing unless continued by the planning commission.

B. The commission shallwill announce and record its decision within thirty day s after the conclusion of the public hearing. Such decision shallwill recommend either approval or disapproval of the pr oposed zone change and shall set forth findings in support of the recommendation. The commission may, after the public hearing, recommend the designation to a less intens e zone or reduce but not enlarge the area of the proposed zone change in any way unless the proper n otice and publication of the enlarged area is made.

C. Such decision shallwill be filed with the council within fifteen days afte r its announcement and a copy thereof shallwill be mailed to the petitioner at the address shown on the petition.

D. If the application for the change of zone is den ied by the commission, the action will stand unless appealed within fifteen days of the date of the action of th e commission consistent with the requirements of Chapter

19.67 .

E. Appeal. The hearing date of the city council pub lic hearing for an appeal shall be set by the city clerk for not more than thirty days after the filing of the appea l request to the city council. The setting of the h earing, giving notice , and conducting the hearing shallwill be the same as hereinbefore prescribed for hearing by the planning commission inconsistent with the requireme nts of Section 19.70.060.

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(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9608(B)(5).)

19.70.080 Council public hearing date and notice.

The hearing date of the council public hearing shallwill be set by the city clerk for not more than thirty d ays after the filing of the commission's recommendation to the council. The council shallwill , not less than ten nor more than thirty days after publication of legal no tice of a public hearing on a zone change, hold the public hearing. The notice of mailing and publication of p ublic hearing shallwill be the same as that for the planning commission, as shown inconsistent with the requirem ents of Section 19.70.060. (Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9608(B)(6).)

19.70.090 Council decision and referral.

After holding at least one public hearing, the city council may approve or disapprove the proposed zon e change. The city council may modify or overrule the recommendation of the planning commission, provide d the proposed modification has been referred back to the planning commission for a report pursuant to the f ollowing paragraph.

The planning commission shallwill review the changes proposed and referred to it by the city council and shall report its recommendations back to the city council ; said report shallwill be filed with the city council not more than forty days after the referral by the coun cil. (Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9608(B)(7).)

Title 19 - ZONING
IV. - PROCEDURES
Chapter 19.76 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

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Chapter 19.76 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES

19.76.010 Purpose.

A. The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the d evelopment and operation of wireless communication facilities within the city to the extent permitted by state and federal law with the intent to:

1. Allow for the provision of wireless communication services at levels adequate to serve the city's businesses, residents, and general public.

2. Establish fair and efficient processes for the re view and approval of applications for new and modif ied wireless communication facilities that assure the c omprehensive review of the potential impacts of such facilities, while enabling the providers of wi reless communication services to effectively and efficiently provide services within the city.

3. Provide uniform and comprehensive standards for t he siting, development, installation, and operation of wireless communication facilities in order to mi nimize negative aesthetic impacts and other potential public health and safety impacts related to such facilities, and to protect property values.

4. Encourage the location of wireless communication facilities in those areas of the city where the adverse aesthetic impacts on the community are mini mal.

5. Encourage the collocation of wireless communicati on facilities, particularly in the public right-of- way due to the limited number of existing support struc tures and limited space available for new facilities in such areas.

6. Regulate wireless communication facilities within the public right-of-way consistently with the righ ts conferred on telephone corporations and municipalit ies under California Public Utilities Code sections 7901 and 7901.1, while addressing the aesthetic and safety c oncerns unique to such facilities due to their location in the public right-of-way, which is an area that is both highly visible and is shared with pedestrians, motorists, municipal facilities, and o ther utility infrastructure.

B. The regulations in this chapter are not intended to, and may not be interpreted or applied, to:

1. Prohibit or effectively prohibit the provision of personal wireless services;

2. Unreasonably discriminate among functionally equi valent wireless communication service providers; or

3. Regulate wireless communications facilities and t ransmission equipment on the basis of the environmental or public health effects of radio fre quency exposure to the extent that such emissions comply with the standards established by the Federa l Communications Commission. (Ord. No. 1108, § 7(Exh. A), 3-11-2015; Ord. No. 1109, § 7(Exh. A), 3-25-2015)

19.76.020 Definitions.

For purposes of this chapter, the following terms h ave the meanings set forth in this section:
"Antenna" means the physical device through which e lectromagnetic, wireless communication signals authorized by the FCC are transmitted or received.

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"Base station" means the transmission equipment and non-tower support structure at a fixed location th at enable FCC-licensed or authorized wireless communic ations between user equipment and a communications network. A "non-tower support structure" means any structure (whether built for wireless purposes or n ot) that supports wireless transmission equipment under a va lid permit at the time the applicant submits its ap plication. "Building mounted" means a wireless communication f acility that is mounted to a building. "Camouflaged wireless communication facility" means a wireless communication facility that is designed to mask or blend with the surrounding environment in s uch a manner to render it generally unnoticeable to the casual observer. These types of facilities may include antennas located on light poles and power poles , ground mounted or building mounted antennas that blend wit h the surroundings, and base station equipment scre ened by landscaping.
"Collocation" means the placement or installation o f wireless communication facilities, including ante nnas and related transmission equipment, on an existing and permitted support structure for the purpose of transmitting or receiving radio frequency signals f or communications purposes. "CPUC" means the California Public Utilities Commis sion. "Director" means the city's community development d irector or designee. "FCC" means the Federal Communications Commission.
"Ground mounted" means a wireless communication fac ility with its support structure placed directly on the ground.
"Least intrusive means" means the location and desi gn of a wireless communication facility that, in li ght of all the facts and circumstances, most closely conforms to the development standards articulated in this ch apter while at the same time reasonably accomplishes the applic ant's or permittee's technical objectives. "Monopole" means a support structure constructed of a single, self-supporting pole securely anchored t o a foundation constructed for the sole purpose of supp orting transmission equipment. "Observable wireless communication facility" means a wireless communication facility that is neither a fully camouflaged wireless communication facility nor a f ully stealth wireless communication facility. "Personal wireless services" means commercial mobil e services, unlicensed wireless services, and commo n carrier wireless exchange access services. The term "unlicensed wireless service" means the offering o f wireless communications services using duly authorized devic es which do not require individual licenses. "Public right-of-way" means any public highway, str eet, alley, sidewalk, or parkway that is owned, ope rated, or controlled by the city.
"Right-of-way agreement" means the city's standard form of right-of-way agreement, as approved by the city attorney's office, setting forth the terms and cond itions of the use of the public right-of-way by pub lic or private utilities for their facilities.
"Roof mounted" means a wireless communication facil ity that is mounted to a rooftop. "Stealth wireless communication facility" means a w ireless communication facility that is architectura lly integrated into a building or other concealing stru cture, or located such that no portion of any trans mission equipment or base station, or any other apparatus a ssociated with the function of the facility is visi ble from publicly accessible spaces.
"Substantial change" means any of the following as applied to an existing wireless communication facil ity:

1. Wireless tower (outside of the public right-of-wa y):

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a. Height. The proposed collocation or modification would increase the height more than ten percent, or the height of one additional antenna ar ray would be more than twenty feet above the height of the nearest existing antenna (whichev er is greater). b. Width. The proposed collocation or modification would protrude from the edge of the tower more than twenty feet, or more than the width of th e tower structure at the level of the appurtenance (whichever is greater).

2. Wireless tower (in the public right-of-way):
a. Height. The proposed collocation or modification would increase the height more than ten percent or ten feet (whichever is greater) above th e originally approved height. b. Width. The proposed collocation or modification would protrude from the edge of the originally approved structure by more than six feet.

3. Base station (wherever located):
a. Height. The proposed collocation or modification would increase the height more than ten percent or ten feet (whichever is greater) above th e originally approved height. b. Width. The proposed collocation or modification would protrude from the edge of the originally approved structure by more than six feet.

4. The proposed collocation or modification would in volve adding more than the standard number of new equipment cabinets for the technology involved, but in no event may exceed four new equipment cabinets.

5. A proposal that includes excavation or deployment of equipment outside the current wireless communication facility site. For the purposes of th is provision, "outside of the current wireless communication facility site" means:
a. outside the boundaries of the controlled, leased or owned property surrounding the wireless tower and base station and any access or utility ea sements related to the site as shown on the approved plans with respect to a facility outside o f a public right-of-way; and b. outside the proximity of the footprint of the ex isting ground mounted transmission equipment with respect to a facility within a public right-of -way.

6. A proposal to alter or expand the exterior of any wireless communication facility or base station th at was originally approved as stealth or camouflaged t hat defeats the originally approved stealth or camouflaged design elements. For the purposes of th is provision, the term "defeat" means to change a stealth or camouflaged wireless communication facil ity in such a manner so that it may no longer be considered stealth or camouflaged.

7. The proposed collocation or modification would vi olate an existing condition of approval, unless the non-compliance is due to an increase in height, inc rease in width, addition of cabinets, new excavatio n, or aesthetic change that does not exceed the corres ponding "substantial change" thresholds identified in 1-6 above with respect to a wireless tower or bas e station.

8. Any proposed collocation or modification that wou ld constitute a "substantial change" under Section 6409(a) of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, as it may be amended, as such term is defined or interpreted by any rule, order, ruling, or other decision of the FCC or decision of a court with jurisdiction over the area of the city.

9. A proposal that would prevent or obstruct full im plementation of the city's standard street or parkw ay sections.

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10. A proposal that would alter required access, park ing, or landscaping from that shown on the approved site plans.

11. A proposal to replace the wireless tower or found ation.

12. A proposal to alter the width, bulk, or arrangeme nt of a wireless communication facility that may violate any law, rule, regulation, or other require ment intended to protect public health and safety. "Transmission equipment" means any equipment that f acilitates transmission for any FCC-licensed or authorized wireless communication service, includin g, but not limited to, radio transceivers, antennas , and other relevant equipment associated with and necessary to their operation, including coaxial or fiber-optic cable, and regular and backup power supply.
"Wireless communication facility" or "facility" means all equipment and other improvements installed f or the purpose of providing wireless transmission of voice , data, images, or other information including, but not limited to, cellular phone service, personal wireless servi ces, and paging services, consisting of equipment a nd network components such as towers, utility poles, transmitt ers, base stations, and emergency power systems. A wireless communication facility does not include on-site rad io or television broadcast facilities. "Wireless communication services" means the transmi ssion of information by wireless communication facilities for hire, sale, or resale to the general public. This definition excludes the over-the-air transmission of broadcast television or broadcast radio signals.
"Wireless tower" means any structure built for the sole or primary purpose of supporting FCC-licensed antennas and their associated facilities. This does not include structures that were installed to repl ace or collocate upon existing power poles, light poles, energy tran smission towers, and buildings. (Ord. No. 1108, § 7(Exh. A), 3-11-2015; Ord. No. 1109, § 7(Exh. A), 3-25-2015)

19.76.030 Applicable facilities.

A. The requirements of this chapter apply to all wi reless communication facilities within the jurisdic tion of the city, except those exempted in subsection (B).

B. The following facilities are exempt from the pro visions of this chapter:

1. Any ground or building mounted antenna that recei ves broadcast radio or television signals for use only by owners or occupants of the property or deve lopment on which the antenna is located and that does not exceed the maximum allowable building heig ht for the zone in which the antenna is located.

2. Any ground or building mounted dish antenna that receives broadcast radio or television signals for use only by owners or occupants of the property or the development on which the dish antenna is located, and that does not exceed one meter in diameter.

3. Any antenna, including its support structure, use d by an authorized amateur radio operator licensed by the FCC that does not exceed the maximum allowable height for such use in the zone in which it is located. For the purpose of this chapter, amateur r adio means the licensed non-commercial, non- professional, private use of designated radio bands for purposes of private recreation including the non-commercial exchange of messages and emergency c ommunication. This includes HAM radio and citizens band antenna.
(Ord. No. 1108, § 7(Exh. A), 3-11-2015; Ord. No. 1109, § 7(Exh. A), 3-25-2015)

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19.76.040 Designated zones and locations for facilities; and general permit application process.

A. New wireless communication facilities are permit ted as follows:

1. Stealth wireless communication facilities that me et the requirements of this chapter are permitted in all zones subject to the approval of a conditional use permit under Chapter 19.62 of this code.

2. Camouflaged wireless communication facilities tha t meet the requirements of this chapter are permitted in the Open Space (OS), Rural Exclusive R esidential (R-E) and Single Family Residential (R-1 ) zZones subject to the approval of a conditional use p ermit under Chapter 19.62 of this code.

3. Observable wireless communication facilities are not permitted in any zone; provided, however, that legal non-conforming facilities may be modified as long as such alterations do not constitute a substantial change.

4. Stealth wireless communication facilities and cam ouflaged wireless communication facilities where th e non-antenna transmission equipment is also stealth are permitted in the public right-of-way subject to the approval of an administrative permit under this chapter.

B. Existing wireless communication facilities may b e expanded or modified as follows:

1. Facilities not in Public Right-of-Way - No Substa ntial Change. Collocations on or modifications to existing, approved wireless communication facilitie s not in the public right-of-way that do not constitute a substantial change and that meet the r equirements of this chapter are permitted subject to the approval of an application for an administra tive modification to the existing conditional use permit under Section 19.76.080 of this chapter and Chapte r 19.62 of this code.

2. Facilities not in Public Right-of-Way - Substanti al Change. Collocations on or modifications to exis ting, approved wireless communication facilities not in t he public right-of-way that constitute a substantia l change and that meet the requirements of this chapt er are permitted subject to the approval of an application for a modification to the existing cond itional use permit under Chapter 19.6 82 of this code.

3. Facilities in Public Right-of-Way. Collocations o n or modifications to existing approved wireless communication facilities in the public right-of-way and that meet the requirements of this chapter are permitted subject to the approval of an application for the modification to the existing administrativ e permit under Section 19.76.080 of this chapter.

C. Wireless communication facilities are prohibited on any property where the primary use of the prope rty is residential.

D. In addition to any conditional use permit or adm inistrative permit or modification to such permit r equired under this chapter, an applicant for any proposed n ew, collocated , or modified wireless communication facilities must also apply for and obtain any separ ate permit or approval for such facility required u nder the city's municipal code, including the city's buildin g, electrical, and safety codes. (Ord. No. 1108, § 7(Exh. A), 3-11-2015; Ord. No. 1109, § 7(Exh. A), 3-25-2015; Ord. No. 1178, § 4F, 4-28-2021)

19.76.050 Application requirements.

A. General Application Requirements for New Facilit ies. Applicants for a new wireless communication facilit y must submit the items listed in this subsection.A c omplete application for a wireless communication fa cility must be filed with the Community Development Depart ment and accompanied by the filing fee and development plans. A full list of all submittal req uirements is included in the wireless communication facility permit application which is maintained by the Commu nity Development Department. These submittal

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requirements are in addition to those required unde r Chapter 19.62 for a conditional use permit applicatio n, as applicable.

1. Application Fee. The applicable wireless communic ation facility application fee established by city council resolution.

2. Legal Authority. Evidence that the applicant has all current licenses and registrations from the FCC, the CPUC, and any other applicable regulatory bodies ne cessary to provide wireless communication services utilizing the proposed wireless communicat ion facility.

3. Property Owner Consent. A copy of the fully execu ted lease, license, or other instrument granting th e right to use the proposed location or a letter from the record owner of the property consenting to the application.

4. Statement of Purpose. A written statement that in cludes: (a) a description of the technical objectiv es to be achieved; (b) an annotated topographical map that identifies the targeted service area to be benefitted; (c) the estimated number of users in th e targeted service area; and (d) full-color signal propagation maps with objective units of signal str ength measurement that show the applicant's current service coverage levels from all adjacent s ites without the proposed site, predicted service coverage levels from all adjacent sites with the pr oposed site, and predicted service coverage levels from the proposed site without all adjacent sites.

5. Alternative Sites Analysis. A map that indicates existing, identifiable wireless communication facilities within a one mile radius of the proposed location o f the new wireless communication facility, and an explanation of why collocation on these existing fa cilities, if any, is not feasible. This explanation must include such technical information and other factua l justifications as are necessary to document the reasons why collocation is not a viable option. The applicant must provide a list of all existing structures considered as alternatives to the propos ed location, together with a general description of the site design considered at each location. The ap plicant must also provide a written explanation for why the alternatives considered were unacceptable o r infeasible, unavailable, or not as aesthetically desirable as the proposed location. This explanatio n must include such technical information and other factual justification as are necessary to document the reasons why each alternative is unacceptable, infeasible, unavailable, or not as aesthetically de sirable as the proposed location. If an existing wi reless communication facility is listed among the alternat ives, the applicant must specifically address why t he modification of such wireless communication facilit y is not a viable option. The written explanation must also state the radio frequency coverage and ca pacity needs and objectives of the applicant, and must include maps of existing coverage and predicte d new coverage with the proposed facility.

6. Collocation Statement. A statement that the propo sed wireless communication facility is available for collocations, or an explanation of why future collo cation is not technically feasible or potentially available.

7. Site Plans. A fully dimensioned site plan and ele vation drawings prepared by a licensed engineer showing any existing wireless communication facilit ies with all existing transmission equipment and other improvements and the proposed facility with a ll proposed transmission equipment and other improvements and the legal boundaries of the proper ty surrounding the proposed facility and any access or utility easements related to the site.

8. Height Certification. A certification prepared by a licensed engineer that provides technical data sufficient to justify the proposed height of any ne w monopole or building mounted facility.

9. Color samples and materials of any visible portio n of the facility, including any stealth or camouflage concealing structure.

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10. Photo-Simulations. Photo-simulations showing the proposed facility in context of the site from reasonable line-of-sight locations from public stre ets or other adjacent viewpoints, together with a map that shows the location of each view angle.

11. Installation Explanation. A detailed explanation of the manner of installation of the proposed facil ity.

12. Radio Frequency Exposure Compliance Report. A rad io frequency (RF) report prepared and certified by an RF engineer acceptable to the city that certifie s that the proposed facility, as well as any colloc ated facilities, will comply with applicable federal RF exposure standards and exposure limits. The RF repo rt must include the frequency and power levels (in wat ts ERP) for all existing and proposed transmitters at the site and exhibits that show the location and orientation of all transmitters and the boundaries of areas with exposures in excess of the uncontrolled/ general population limit and the controlled/occupational limit.

13. Noise Study. A noise study prepared and certified by an engineer for the proposed facility and all associated equipment including all environmental co ntrol units, sump pumps, temporary backup power generators, and permanent backup power genera tors demonstrating compliance with the city's noise regulations. The noise study must also includ e an analysis of the manufacturers' specifications for all noise-emitting equipment and a depiction of the proposed equipment relative to all adjacent property lines.

14. Landscape Plans. Conceptual landscape plans (for any ground mounted facilities).

15. Deposit. A cash or other sufficient deposit for a ny third party peer review determined by the director to be necessary to ensure compliance with the techn ical requirements of this chapter.

16. Such other information as may be reasonably requi red by the director in order to demonstrate that th e proposed facility will not be detrimental to the pu blic health, safety or welfare.

B. Application Requirements for Collocations and Mo difications not in the Public Right-Of-Way. Applica nts seeking to expand or modify an existing wireless co mmunication facility not in the public right-of-way or to collocate on an existing wireless communication fac ility not in the public right-of-way need only subm it the following items from subsection (A) above, as appli cable: application items 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.

C. Additional Application Requirements for New Faci lities or Modifications to or Collocations on Exist ing Facilities in the Public Right-Of-Way. Applicants f or a new wireless communication facility proposed t o be located in a public right-of-way or modifications t o or collocations on an existing facility in the pu blic right-of- way must submit the following items in addition to those set forth in subsection (A) above, as applica ble:

1. A written justification for the applicant's claim ed right to permanently install a facility in the p ublic right-of-way. In cases where the applicant claims a right based on a franchise or a certificate of pub lic convenience and necessity (CPCN) issued by the CPUC , a copy of the franchise agreement or CPCN must be provided, including a copy of the certified environmental document from the CPUC covering the applicant's proposed wireless communication fac ilities within the city, including all mitigation measures as required by the CPUC pursuant to the re quired environmental analysis. Any applicant that, prior to 1996, provided communication service under adm inistratively equivalent documentation issued by the CPUC may submit copies of that docume ntation in lieu of a CPCN.

2. A complete application for an encroachment permit under Chapter 13.04 of this code, if any proposed facility may impact traffic.

3. An executed right-of-way agreement or proof that the applicant has previously entered into such righ t- of-way agreement with the city and that such agreem ent remains valid.

4. Written authorization from the appropriate utilit y company for the collocation on a streetlight pole , utility pole, or other utility apparatus.

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5. A fully dimensioned and scaled site plan that ill ustrates the following information within 150 feet of the proposed wireless communication facility:
a. The distances between all proposed and existing wireless communication facilities and all other infrastructure within the public right-of-way such as other existing transmission equipment, utility poles, light poles, fire hydrants, bus stop s, traffic signals and above and below ground utility equipment vaults.
b. The distance and location of adjoining property lines and easement boundaries abutting the public right-of-way, curbs, driveway approaches, ea sements, walls, existing utility substructures, and parkway trees from the wireless communication f acility. c. The immediate adjacent land uses and building lo cations. d. The dedicated width of the public right-of-way.
e. The location of all existing sidewalks and parkw ay landscape planters.

6. All conduit locations between the proposed wirele ss communication antennas and the infrastructure necessary to operate the antennas.

7. Conceptual landscape and irrigation plans.

8. An approved long-term landscape maintenance agree ment with the private property owner.

9. An analysis demonstrating that the proposed equip ment location and landscaping will not impede vehicular visibility at any adjacent intersection o r driveway.

10. Such other information as may be reasonably requi red by the director or public works director in order to demonstrate that the proposed facility will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
(Ord. No. 1108, § 7(Exh. A), 3-11-2015; Ord. No. 1109, § 7(Exh. A), 3-25-2015)

19.76.060 Design and development standards.

A. Location Preferences. To minimize aesthetic and visual impacts, new wireless communication faciliti es not within the public right-of-way should be located ac cording to the following preferences, ordered from most preferred to least preferred, to the maximum extent feasible:

1. Existing structures in industrial zones;

2. Existing structures in commercial zones;

3. Existing structures in open space zones;

4. New structures in industrial zones;

5. New structures in commercial zones;

6. New structures in open space zones;

7. Existing structures in residential zones;

8. New structures in residential zones.

B. General Standards. The following design and deve lopment standards apply to wireless communication facilities in all zones:

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1. Stealth wireless facilities are preferred over ca mouflage wireless facilities in zones where camoufl age wireless facilities are permitted, particularly whe re existing structures are available or new structu res could be constructed to accommodate a stealth wirel ess facility.

2. The overall development footprint of each wireles s communication facility must be as small as technically feasible, and accessory buildings, shel ters, cabinets, underground vaults, and other groun d mounted equipment must be grouped together to the m aximum extent feasible.

3. There may be no net loss of required parking or l andscaping when siting a wireless communication facility.

4. Paint colors must be selected to minimize visual impacts by blending with the surrounding environment and buildings.

5. The exterior surfaces must be constructed of nonr eflective materials.

6. Wireless communication facilities may not be ligh ted or marked unless required by the FCC or the Federal Aviation Administration.

7. No signs, flags, banners, or any form of advertis ing may be attached to a wireless communication facility except for government-required certifications, warnings, or other required seals or signs, or except as expressly provided by other provisions of this code.

8. The height may not exceed the maximum building he ight in the applicable zone unless supported by a technical study that clearly demonstrates the need to exceed such height limitation.

9. A facility may not encroach into any applicable s etback for structures in the applicable zone.

C. Building and Roof Mounted Standards. The followi ng design and development standards apply to buildi ng and roof mounted wireless communication facilities in all zones:

1. Facilities must be architecturally integrated int o the applicable building design so that it matches the proportion, style , and quality of exterior design of the building and surrounding visual environment and is otherwise as unobtrusive as possible.

2. Roof mounted wireless communication facilities mu st be screened from public view using screening devices that are compatible with the existing archi tecture, color, texture, and materials of the build ing.

3. Cable trays and runs on a roof deck must be mount ed below or otherwise screened by the parapet wall or other screening device.

D. Ground Mounted Standards. The following addition al design and development standards apply to ground mounted wireless communication facilities:

1. Facilities must be designed and situated in a man ner that utilizes existing natural or man-made features including, but not limited to, topography, vegetation, buildings, or other structures to visu ally screen the wireless communication facility to the g reatest extent feasible.

2. Attempts to replicate trees or other natural obje cts may be used where permitted if deemed compatible to existing trees or natural objects in the immediate vicinity.

3. No guy wires or other diagonal or horizontal supp ort structures may be utilized.

4. Cable trays and runs must be located inside the p ole and underground.

5. A facility must be set back a distance of at leas t 150 percent of the height of the facility from the nearest property line of any residentially zoned or occupied lot.

E. Public Right-Of-Way Standards. The following add itional design and development standards for wirele ss communication facilities apply to facilities in the public right-of-way:

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1. To minimize aesthetic and visual impacts, wireles s communication facilities in the public right-of-w ay should be designed and located according to the fol lowing preferences, ordered from most preferred to least preferred, to the maximum extent feasible:
a. Collocation on an existing stealth facility;
b. Collocation on an existing camouflaged wireless tower or base station; c. Location or collocation on an existing utility o r light pole with a camouflaged facility; d. A new stealth facility; and
e. A new utility pole or light pole with a camoufla ged facility.

2. Wireless communication facilities are prohibited in all center street medians.

3. No wireless communication facility may be located or constructed in a manner that would unreasonably interfere with the use of city propert y or the public right-of-way by the city, by the general public or by other persons authorized to us e or be present in or upon the public right-of-way.

Unreasonable interference includes disruption to ve hicular or pedestrian traffic or parking on city property or within the public right-of-way, interfe rence with public utilities, interference with visi bility along the public right-of-way, and any such other a ctivities that would present a hazard to public health, safety or welfare when alternative location s or methods of construction would result in less disruption.

4. All wireless communication facilities must be bui lt in compliance with the Americans with Disabiliti es Act (ADA), including but not limited to the provisi on of adequate surface access and pedestrian traffi c movement in and around wireless towers and base sta tions.

5. All facilities may only have subdued colors and n on-reflective materials that blend with the surroun ding area.

6. Conduits must be concealed within the support pol e to the maximum extent feasible.

7. Utility and light poles:
a. Pole-mounted transmission equipment or any porti on of a wireless communication facility may not exceed six feet above the pole tip height unles s supported by a technical study that clearly demonstrates the need to exceed such height limitat ion. b. No portion of the antenna or transmission equipm ent mounted on a pole may be less than 16 feet above any road surface.
c. Pole-mounted equipment, other than the antenna, may not exceed 8.5 cubic feet in area and must be compatible in structure, scale, and proport ion to the existing streetlight or utility pole equipment.
d. No new poles may be installed on a public right- of-way except as replacements for existing poles or where there are presently no overheard utility f acilities unless the CPUC has authorized the applicant to install such facilities and the applic ant demonstrates that no other feasible options exist.
e. All wireless communication facilities mounted on a utility pole must comply with CPUC General Order 95, as it may be amended.

8. Non-antenna transmission equipment:
a. Non-antenna transmission equipment, including el ectric meter pedestals, must be placed underground to the maximum extent feasible.

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b. Non-antenna transmission equipment must be locat ed so as not to cause any physical or visual obstruction to pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or to otherwise inconvenience public use of the right-of-way, or create safety hazards to pedestria ns or motorists. c. Non-antenna transmission equipment and undergrou nd vaults require an excavation permit under Chapter 13.04 of this code and a valid right-of-w ay agreement. d. All ground-mounted non-antenna transmission equi pment installed above ground must be screened from public view with landscaping or other decorative features.

F. Collocation and Modification Standards. The foll owing additional development and design standards a pply to collocations and modifications to existing wireless communication facilities:

1. The collocated or modified facility must comply w ith all applicable approvals and conditions of the permit for the host wireless communication facility .

2. Related equipment for collocated facilities must be located within the lease-hold or existing equipm ent enclosure, or if not possible, then such equipment must be located as close as possible to the existin g equipment enclosure.

3. The stealth or camouflage techniques approved and used for the existing wireless communication facility must be extended to all proposed new trans mission equipment. (Ord. No. 1108, § 7(Exh. A), 3-11-2015; Ord. No. 1109, § 7(Exh. A), 3-25-2015)

19.76.070 Independent technical review.

The dDirector is authorized to retain on behalf of the ci ty an independent technical expert to peer review a ny application for a wireless communication facility i f reasonably necessary, as determined by the dDirector. The applicant must pay for the cost of such review and must provide a reasonable advance deposit of the es timated cost of such review with the city prior to the comm encement of any work by the technical consultant. T he review is intended to be an analysis of technical aspects of the proposed wireless communication facility and may address any of the following:

1. Compliance with applicable radio frequency exposu re standards.

2. Whether any facility is necessary to mitigate a s ignificant gap in coverage, increase network capaci ty, or maintain service quality and is the least intrus ive means of doing so.

3. The accuracy and completeness of submissions.

4. Technical demonstration of the infeasibility or p otential unavailability of alternative sites or configurations or coverage analysis.

5. The applicability of analysis techniques and meth odologies.

6. The validity of conclusions reached.

7. Technical data submitted by the applicant to just ify the proposed height of any new installation including monopoles or building mounted sites.

8. Any specific technical issues designated by the c ity. (Ord. No. 1108, § 7(Exh. A), 3-11-2015; Ord. No. 1109, § 7(Exh. A), 3-25-2015)

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19.76.080 Administrative permit and administrative modification process.

A. Where an administrative permit, administrative m odification to an administrative permit, or an administrative modification to a conditional use pe rmit is required under this chapter such review and approval or denial will be performed by the dDirector to assure compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Action on an administrative permit may be done without publishing, posting, or mailing of not ice and without a public hearing.

B. The dDirector may approve the permit or modification, den y the permit or modification, or approve the permit or modification subject to conditions necess ary for the proposed new facility or modifications to an existing facility to comply with this chapter, the municipal code, and any other applicable regulation s.

C. The dDirector will provide written notice to the applican t of the dDirector's decision on the permit application.

D. An administrative permit or administrative modif ication issued under this chapter may be revoked or rescinded if the dDirector finds that any of the following conditions exist:

1. That any condition of the administrative permit o r administrative modification has been violated;

2. That the subject use has become detrimental to th e public health or safety, or constitutes a nuisanc e as designated in Chapter 9.12 of this code;

3. That the permit or modification was obtained in a fraudulent manner;

4. That the use for which the permit or modification was granted has ceased for a minimum of six consecutive months or longer; or

5. That the permit holder has notified the city that the use has been voluntarily abandoned and the dDirector confirms such recession in writing.

E. The dDirector must provide notice of a decision to revoke a permit, including the grounds for such decision, to the permit holder by certified mail. The dDirector's decision may be appealed to the planning commission as provided subsection (F).

F. Any person may appeal a decision of the dDirector on an administrative permit or administrati ve modification to a permit or conditional use permit under this chapter consistent with the requirements of Chapter 19.67. The appeal must be made in writing and filed with the department of community development within ten days from the date of the is suance of the director's decision. The appeal must be made on the approved form available from the depart ment of community development and must include the grounds for the appeal, and the applicable appe al processing fee established by the city council. The planning commission will conduct a de novo review o f the director's decision, and the decision of the planning commission will be final.
(Ord. No. 1108, § 7(Exh. A), 3-11-2015; Ord. No. 1109, § 7(Exh. A), 3-25-2015)

19.76.090 Special findings.

A conditional use permit for a new wireless communi cation facility or administrative permit or adminis trative modification to a permit or conditional use permit may be granted only if the following findings are m ade by the designated reviewing body or person, in addition to any findings applicable under chapter 19.62 (Condition al Use Permit):

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1. The proposed wireless communication facility has been designed to achieve compatibility with the surrounding community to the maximum extent reasona bly feasible in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

2. The proposed wireless communication facility cons titutes the least intrusive means to reasonably achieve the applicant's stated technical objectives in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. No. 1108, § 7(Exh. A), 3-11-2015; Ord. No. 1109, § 7(Exh. A), 3-25-2015)

19.76.100 Compliance with other code and permit requirements.

In addition to any conditional use permit or admini strative permit or modification to any such permit required under this chapter, an applicant for any p roposed new, collocated , or modified wireless communication facility must also apply for and obtain any separat e permit or approval for such facility required und er the city's municipal code, including the city's building, elec trical, and safety codes. (Ord. No. 1108, § 7(Exh. A), 3-11-2015; Ord. No. 1109, § 7(Exh. A), 3-25-2015)

19.76.110 Maintenance and operation of facilities.

A. Within 60 days of commencement of operations, the permittee of a new wireless communication facility must provide the cCommunity dDevelopment dDepartment with a report, prepared by a qualified en gineer acceptable to the city, indicating that the actual radio frequency (RF) emissions of the facility, measured at the property line or nearest point of public access and in the direction of maximum radiation from each antenna, is in compliance with all applicable FCC s afety standards. This report must include RF emissi ons from all collocation facilities, if any, at the sit e. The permittee must also provide an updated repor t to the city within 60 days after completion of any change in desi gn, number of antennas, operation, or other significant change in circumstances, or when such a report is o therwise required by the FCC, to the satisfaction o f the dDirector.

B. All wireless communication facilities must compl y with all standards and regulations of the FCC, an d any other state or federal government agency with the a uthority to regulate wireless communication facilit ies.

C. The site and the wireless communication facility , including all landscaping, fencing, and related t ransmission equipment must be maintained in a neat and clean ma nner and in accordance with all approved plans.

D. All graffiti on wireless communication facilitie s must be removed at the sole expense of the permit tee within 48 hours of notification.

E. No transmission equipment or any other associate d equipment (including but not limited to heating a nd air conditioning units) at any wireless communication f acility may emit noise that exceeds the applicable limits established in Chapter 10.34 of this code.

F. A wireless communication facility located in the public right-of-way may not unreasonably interfere with the use of any city property or the public right-of-way by the city, by the general public or by other per sons authorized to use or be present in or upon the publ ic right-of-way. Unreasonable interference includes disruption to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, and interference with any other city or public utilitie s.

G. If any FCC, CPUC , or other required license or approval to provide co mmunication services is ever revoked, the permittee must inform the dDirector of the revocation within ten days of receiv ing notice of such revocation.

H. A wireless communication facility and all equipm ent associated with the use must be removed in its entirety by the permittee, at the permittee's sole expense, within 180 days of a FCC or CPUC license or registrat ion

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revocation, or if any applicable city permit or app roval is revoked, and the permittee must immediatel y cease all transmitting and receiving operations at the ap plicable facility or facilities. Following the removal of a facility, the site must be restored to its reasonab le pre-installation condition and, where necessary, revegetated to blend in with the surrounding area. In the case of building mounted facilities, all ant ennas, equipment, screening devices, support structures, c able runs, and other appurtenant equipment must be removed. Restoration and revegetation of the site must be completed within two months of removal of th e facility.
(Ord. No. 1108, § 7(Exh. A), 3-11-2015; Ord. No. 1109, § 7(Exh. A), 3-25-2015)

19.76.120 Transfer of ownership.

Upon transfer of an approved wireless communication facility or any rights under the applicable permit or approval, the permittee of the facility must within thirty days of such transfer provide written notif ication to the dDirector of the date of the transfer and the identit y of the transferee. The dDirector may require submission of any supporting materials or documentation necessary to determine that the facility is in compliance wi th the existing permit or approval and all of its conditio ns including, but not limited to, statements, photo graphs, plans, drawings, and analysis by a qualified engineer demo nstrating compliance with all applicable regulation s and standards of the city, FCC, and CPUC.
(Ord. No. 1108, § 7(Exh. A), 3-11-2015; Ord. No. 1109, § 7(Exh. A), 3-25-2015)

19.76.130 Exceptions.

An exception to the standards or requirements of th is chapter may be granted if an applicable standard or requirement would prohibit or have the effect of pr ohibiting the provision of wireless communication s ervices by the applicant. The city may grant an exception on s uch terms as the city may deem appropriate in cases where the city determines that the grant of the exception is necessary to comply with any state or federal law o r regulation and where the applicant shows by clear and convinci ng evidence that no other location or combination o f locations or type of facility in compliance with th is chapter can provide comparable wireless communic ation services. An applicant seeking an exception must su bmit to the dDirector a written explanation setting forth clear and convincing evidence that the location or locati ons and the design of the proposed facility is nece ssary to close a significant gap in service coverage, that there is no feasible alternate location or locations, or d esign, that would close a significant gap or to reduce it to less tha n significant, and that the proposed facility is th e least intrusive means to close a significant gap in service coverag e or to reduce the gap to less than significant. Al l exceptions are subject to the review and approval of the planning commission. The burden is on the applicant to prove a significant gap in service coverage and that the ex ception sought for the proposed facility is the lea st intrusive means to close the significant gap in service cover age or to reduce the gap to less than significant. (Ord. No. 1108, § 7(Exh. A), 3-11-2015; Ord. No. 1109, § 7(Exh. A), 3-25-2015)

Title 19 - ZONING
IV. - PROCEDURES
Chapter 19.84 Public Hearing Notice Procedures

Camarillo, California, Code of Ordinances Created: 2025-02-25 15:11:54 [EST] (Supp. No. 25)

Chapter 19.84 Public Hearing Notice Procedures
Sections:

19.84.010 Contents.

The notice of a public hearing must contain the tim e and place of the hearing, a summary of the propos ed action and use, and the location of the subject pro perty. (Ord. No. 1153, § 3, 5-25-2018)

19.84.020 Publication and posting.

A. The notice must be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the city not le ss than ten days before the hearing date.

B. The notice must be posted on the city's website not less than ten days before the hearing date. (Ord. No. 1153, § 3, 5-25-2018)

19.84.030 Mailing.

A. As part of the application process, the applican t must provide the city with a list of property own ers and their addresses within a radius of six hundred feet of th e exterior boundaries of the subject property, incl uding properties outside of the city limits ("mailing lis t"). The mailing list must be certified as being from the most recent county equalized assessment roll.

B. The city will mail the notice, postage prepaid, to the applicant and all property owners on the mailing list not less than ten days before the hearing date.

C. The city will also mail the notice, postage prep aid, not less than ten days before the hearing date to all property owners associations and home owners associ ations on record with the city as having an interes t in the subject property, as well as those associations that have an interest in properties that are within a radius of six hundred feet of the exterior boundaries of t he subject property to the extent such interests ca n be readily identified in existing city records, includ ing any property located outside of the city limits.

D. The city will also mail notice to any person who has filed a written request for such notices with the cCommunity dDevelopment dDepartment. Such a request may be submitted at any t ime during the calendar year and will apply for the balance of such calenda r year. The city may impose a reasonable fee on per sons requesting such notice for the purpose of recoverin g the cost of such mailing.

E. The date of mailing is the date of notice. The f ailure of any person to receive the mailed notice p rovided under this section will not affect or invalidate an y action taken by the city on the application. (Ord. No. 1153, § 3, 5-25-2018)

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19.84.040 On-site public notice sign.

A sign providing notice of the public hearing must be posted on the subject project site not less than ten days before the hearing date. The sign must conform to t he city's public hearing notice administrative proc edures prepared by and available at the cCommunity dDevelopment dDepartment. (Ord. No. 1153, § 3, 5-25-2018)

19.84.050 Multiple land use applications.

When multiple land use applications are processed concurrently for the same project and separately require approval by different legislative bodies or persons, such as the city council, planning commission, and/or Director, the city council or planning commission, as applicable, is charged with considering, and app roving or denying, all applications concurrently. In such cas es, the Director and/or planning commission may con sider concurrent applications in an advisory capacity.