https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/homepage-intro-poster.jpg One-Stop Permitting | Discretionary Land-Use Permits, Ventura County Your step-by-step guide to discretionary land-use permits in unincorporated Ventura County. Find out if you need a permit, follow the 9-phase process, and connect with the right department. https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/homepage-intro.mp4 46 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/permitting-process/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/onestop-demo-poster.jpg The Permitting Process A visual overview of the nine-phase discretionary land-use permitting process in unincorporated Ventura County, from determining your permit type to condition compliance. https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/onestop-demo.mp4 31 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/phase-1/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/phase-1-poster.jpg Phase 1: Type of Permit Required Phase 1 of the Ventura County discretionary permitting process: Determine whether you need a discretionary planning permit to complete your project. https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/phase-1.mp4 10 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/phase-2/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/phase-2-poster.jpg Phase 2: Project Site Research Phase 2 of the Ventura County discretionary permitting process: Gather information about your project site, the regulations that apply, and potential site constraints. https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/phase-2.mp4 9 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/phase-3/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/phase-3-poster.jpg Phase 3: Pre-Application Review Phase 3 of the Ventura County discretionary permitting process: Schedule a pre-application review with the Discretionary Permit Coordinator and/or the Development Review Committee. https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/phase-3.mp4 9 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/phase-4/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/phase-4-poster.jpg Phase 4: Application Submittal Phase 4 of the Ventura County discretionary permitting process: Assemble the required application materials and submit them to the Planning Division for a completeness review. https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/phase-4.mp4 8 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/phase-5/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/phase-5-poster.jpg Phase 5: Application Review Process Phase 5 of the Ventura County discretionary permitting process: County staff begin project review and the preparation of environmental documents. https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/phase-5.mp4 9 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/phase-6/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/phase-6-poster.jpg Phase 6: CEQA Review Phase 6 of the Ventura County discretionary permitting process: County staff evaluate your project’s potential environmental impacts under CEQA. https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/phase-6.mp4 10 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/phase-7/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/phase-7-poster.jpg Phase 7: Permit Decision Phase 7 of the Ventura County discretionary permitting process: The decision-maker approves, conditionally approves, or denies the discretionary planning permit. https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/phase-7.mp4 8 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/phase-8/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/phase-8-poster.jpg Phase 8: Completing Your Project Phase 8 of the Ventura County discretionary permitting process: Learn about the other permits you may need in addition to a discretionary planning permit. https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/phase-8.mp4 9 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/phase-9/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/phase-9-poster.jpg Phase 9: Condition Compliance Review Phase 9 of the Ventura County discretionary permitting process: County staff conduct a periodic review of discretionary permits to ensure compliance with approved conditions. https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/phase-9.mp4 9 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/departments/agricultural-commissioner/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-agricultural-commissioner-poster.jpg Agricultural Commissioner The Agricultural Commissioner is pleased to participate in the countywide 'One Stop Shop' for discretionary permit processing. Our agency participates in… https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-agricultural-commissioner.mp4 11 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/departments/air-pollution-control-district/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-air-pollution-control-district-poster.jpg Air Pollution Control District The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District's (APCD) mission is to protect public health and welfare from the adverse effects of air pollution… https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-air-pollution-control-district.mp4 9 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/departments/building-and-safety/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-building-and-safety-poster.jpg 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… https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-building-and-safety.mp4 13 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/departments/county-surveyor/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-county-surveyor-poster.jpg County Surveyor's Office The County Surveyor's Office is responsible for review and approval of maps, legal descriptions and exhibits which are required to be submitted by Professional… https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-county-surveyor.mp4 8 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/departments/engineering-services/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-engineering-services-poster.jpg Engineering Services Department Engineering Services Department's role in the Ventura County discretionary permitting process. https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-engineering-services.mp4 11 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/departments/environmental-health/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-environmental-health-poster.jpg Environmental Health Division Environmental Health Division's role in the Ventura County discretionary permitting process. https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-environmental-health.mp4 13 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/departments/fire-department/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-fire-department-poster.jpg Fire Department The Ventura County Fire Department is responsible for the protection of lives and property within Ventura County. The Department's area of jurisdiction… https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-fire-department.mp4 11 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/departments/groundwater/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-groundwater-poster.jpg Groundwater Section The Groundwater Section has been providing groundwater information (i.e. water levels, water quality) along with well construction data to the public for more… https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-groundwater.mp4 10 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/departments/planning/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-planning-poster.jpg Planning Division The Planning Division's One-Stop Permitting website provides easy access to key documents and resources for navigating the Planning Division's discretionary… https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-planning.mp4 14 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/departments/stormwater-program/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-stormwater-program-poster.jpg County Stormwater Program Please be advised that the County Stormwater Program is implementing the 2021 Regional Stormwater Permit, as of May 12, 2025. https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-stormwater-program.mp4 9 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/departments/transportation/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-transportation-poster.jpg Transportation Department The purpose of the Transportation Department Planning Section in the Land Development discretionary permit process is to review proposed projects and determine… https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-transportation.mp4 8 https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/departments/watercourse-encroachment/ https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-watercourse-encroachment-poster.jpg Watercourse/Encroachment Permits Section The Watershed Protection District requires a permit for any work or activity in, on, over, under, or across a District channel, or for temporary or long-term… https://onestoppermits.venturacounty.gov/videos/dept-watercourse-encroachment.mp4 9