County directory

Ventura County ADU rules

Each place name links to that city or county's own ADU page. Places with a 'See our rules summary' button also have our plain-language summary of the local ADU rules, with sources. Each place below says whether we show local rules or California state rules.

Places in Ventura County

Camarillo (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules because Camarillo's local rules may conflict with state law or are being challenged
We show the state rules for limits on combining ADU types and front setbacks. Check with Camarillo about how it handles this today.
Fillmore (opens the government site in a new tab)See our rules summary
Showing California state rules because Fillmore's local rules may conflict with state law or are being challenged
The size, setback, height, and parking figures are California state rules. The Fillmore section lists the local details we have on file, like plans, forms, and contacts.
Where a Fillmore rule may conflict with state law or is being challenged, we show the California state rule instead. This covers a 16 ft height cap and a matching-style rule.
Moorpark (opens the government site in a new tab)See our rules summary
Showing California state rules because Moorpark's local rules may conflict with state law or are being challenged
The size, setback, height, and parking figures are California state rules. The Moorpark section lists the local details we have on file, like plans, forms, and contacts.
Where a Moorpark rule may conflict with state law or is being challenged, we show the California state rule instead. This covers a 5 ft setback rule.
Ojai (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules
We don't have Ojai's own ADU rules on file, so this shows the California state rules that apply across the state. Check with Ojai for local details.
Oxnard (opens the government site in a new tab)See our rules summary
Showing Oxnard city rules
These are Oxnard's own ADU rules on file, shown with the California state rules they build on. Each item says which is which.
Where a Oxnard rule may conflict with state law or is being challenged, we show the California state rule instead. This covers size limits for attached ADUs.
Port Hueneme (planning page) (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules
We don't have Port Hueneme's own ADU rules on file, so this shows the California state rules that apply across the state. Check with Port Hueneme for local details.
Santa Paula (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules because Santa Paula's local rules may conflict with state law or are being challenged
We show the state rules for a 50% size cap that the city applies to detached ADUs too. Check with Santa Paula about how it handles this today.
Simi Valley (planning page) (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules
We don't have Simi Valley's own ADU rules on file, so this shows the California state rules that apply across the state. Check with Simi Valley for local details.
Thousand Oaks (opens the government site in a new tab)See our rules summary
Showing California state rules because Thousand Oaks's local rules may conflict with state law or are being challenged
The size, setback, height, and parking figures are California state rules. The Thousand Oaks section lists the local details we have on file, like plans, forms, and contacts.
Where a Thousand Oaks rule may conflict with state law or is being challenged, we show the California state rule instead. This covers owner-occupancy rules for junior ADUs.
Ventura (opens the government site in a new tab)See our rules summary
Showing California state rules, plus Ventura details
The size, setback, height, and parking figures are California state rules. The Ventura section lists the local details we have on file, like plans, forms, and contacts.
Unincorporated Ventura County (opens the government site in a new tab)See our rules summary
Showing California state rules, plus Ventura County details
The size, setback, height, and parking figures are California state rules. The Ventura County section lists the local details we have on file, like plans, forms, and contacts.

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