Building and Safety Division
The objective of the Building and Safety Division is to ensure that new buildings and alterations to existing buildings comply with the state and local laws for building, Green Building, Energy, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes.
This department’s role in your permit
The objective of the Building and Safety Division is to ensure that new buildings and alterations to existing buildings comply with the state and local laws for building, Green Building, Energy, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes. The Building & Safety Division achieves this objective by reviewing plans, issuing permits, and conducting field inspections of ongoing building construction to ensure compliance State and local codes.
Building permits are required for most construction or remodeling projects. There are specific requirements for residential, multi-family and commercial construction, and we encourage you to take a look at our FAQ's section to get an overview of the issues. Please feel free to email us or call Ventura Office 805-654-2771 or Thousand Oaks Office 805-582-8064 if you have any questions regarding your construction projects.
Phases we participate in
Phases Building & Safety participates in Other phases in the process
- 1
Type of Permit Required Building & Safety
Determine whether you need a discretionary planning permit to complete your project.
Departments involved: Building & Safety, Planning
- 2
Gather information about your site, the regulations that apply, and potential constraints.
Departments involved: County Surveyor, Groundwater, Planning
- 3
Meet with the Discretionary Permit Coordinator and/or Development Review Committee.
Departments involved: Agricultural Commissioner, Engineering Services, Environmental Health, Fire Department, Planning, Transportation
- 4
Assemble required materials and submit to the Planning Division for completeness review.
Departments involved: Engineering Services, Planning
- 5
County staff begins project review and preparation of environmental documents.
Departments involved: Agricultural Commissioner, Air Pollution Control District, Environmental Health, Fire Department, Groundwater, Planning, Stormwater Program, Transportation, Watercourse / Encroachment
- 6
County staff evaluates your project's potential environmental impacts.
Departments involved: Air Pollution Control District, Environmental Health, Planning
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The decision-maker approves or denies the discretionary planning permit.
Departments involved: Planning
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Completing Your Project Building & Safety
Learn about the other permits you may need beyond the discretionary planning permit.
Departments involved: Air Pollution Control District, Building & Safety, Engineering Services, Environmental Health, Fire Department, Planning, Stormwater Program, Transportation, Watercourse / Encroachment
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Condition Compliance Building & Safety
Periodic review of discretionary permits to ensure compliance with approved conditions.
Departments involved: Building & Safety, Environmental Health, Planning
Forms, fees & reference documents
The objective of the Building and Safety Division is to ensure that new buildings and alterations to existing buildings comply with the state and local laws for building, Green Building, Energy, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes. The Building & Safety Division achieves this objective by reviewing plans, issuing permits, and conducting field inspections of ongoing building construction to ensure compliance State and local codes.
Building permits are required for most construction or remodeling projects. There are specific requirements for residential, multi-family and commercial construction, and we encourage you to take a look at our FAQ's section to get an overview of the issues. Please feel free to email us or call Ventura Office 805-654-2771 or Thousand Oaks Office 805-582-8064 if you have any questions regarding your construction projects.
Need help from Building and Safety Division?
Reach out using the contact details above, or see how this department fits into the broader permitting process.