Learn about the other permits you may need in addition to a discretionary planning permit.
Depending on the scope of the project, Ventura County, as well as other State or regional agencies, may require subsequent ministerial permits and additional materials before you can complete the review process and have the new use or structure use inaugurated. These requirements are detailed in the conditions of approval approved with the project by the decision-makers. The applicant must carefully read the conditions of approval and coordinate with other departments, agencies, and divisions to satisfy their specific permitting requirements.
Ventura County Agencies, Divisions, and Departments
Additional Permits
The following list illustrates some of the various permits available from each County agency, division, and department. This list is not meant to be exhaustive. It should also be noted that, depending on the conditions of approval, an individual project may need only a few or a significant number of these permits, as well as others not mentioned below.
Air Pollution Control District
- Permit to Operate
- Authority to Construct
Building and Safety
- Building Permits for new construction, additions, and alterations
- Permits for ADA path of travel improvements
- Permits for installations of electrical, mechanical and/or plumbing systems
- Permits for Change of Use of existing buildings
- Certificates of Occupancy for new buildings and new businesses
Engineering Services
- Grading Permit
- Floodplain Development Permits (Non-Structural)
Environmental Health
- Construction of New and Repair of Existing Individual Sewage Disposal System (OWTS)
- Repair of an Existing Individual Sewage Disposal System (OWTS)
- Certification of Existing Individual Sewage Disposal System (OWTS)
- Certification of Water Quality (Individual Water Well)
- Permit to Construct a Food Facility/Pool/Spa/Organized Camp
Fire Protection District
- Hazardous Materials Permit
Planning Division
- Zoning Clearance
- Recordation of Parcel Map Waiver or Parcel Map
Transportation Department
- Right-of-way Encroachment Permit (County roadways)
Treasurer Tax Collector
- Business Tax Certificate (commonly referred to as the “Business License”)
- Regulatory License
Watershed Protection District
- Watercourse Permit
- Encroachment Permit
- Well Permit
Additional Requirements
In the conditions of approval, the applicant may be required to provide additional materials in order to ensure compliance with the conditions of approval and mitigation measures. The following list illustrates some of the additional materials that may be required by the County. This list is not meant to be exhaustive. It should also be noted that, depending on the conditions of approval, an individual project may need only a few or a significant number of these items, as well as others not mentioned below.
Building and Safety
- ADA path of travel to and within commercial buildings prior to building permit issuance
- Energy conservation design calculations and applicable compliance forms
- Will-serve letter from the Appropriate Water District, reviewed and approved by the Public Works Agency
- Will-serve letter from the Appropriate Sewer District
- Green-Building Code compliance forms, and Building Commissioning for new non-residential buildings
- MWELO (Water Conservation) compliance forms for landscaping in new construction projects
- Flood damage preventive design for buildings located in Flood Zone areas
- Design for minimizing fire risk for new buildings located in High Fire Hazard Areas
- Structural engineering design that reflects the appropriate seismic risk for the site-specific project location
- Geotechnical report and an approved graded building pad prior to receiving a building permit
Engineering Services
- Public Improvement Plan Check
- Map Check and Approval of Final Map, Parcel Map, and other documents for recordation
Environmental Health
- Construction of New and Repair of Existing Individual Sewage Disposal System (OWTS)
- Repair of an Existing Individual Sewage Disposal System (OWTS)
- Certification of Existing Individual Sewage Disposal System (OWTS)
- Certification of Water Quality (Individual Water Well)
- Permit to Construct a Food Facility/Pool/Spa/Organized Camp
Fire Protection District
- Fire Department Requirements for Construction
- Brush Clearance Requirements
Integrated Waste Management Division
- Construction & Demolition Form B - Recycling Plan
- Construction & Demolition Form C – Reporting Form
Watershed Protection District
- Surety Bond Form
- Surety Bond Performance and Payment
Outside Agencies
Depending on the scope of the proposed project, you may be required to obtain permits from regional, State, and/or federal agencies. The following list of agencies and permits are provided as an example. You must consult your Case Planner or the conditions of approval for your project to determine which permits, if any, you need from agencies outside of Ventura County.
Calleguas Municipal Water District
- Capital Construction Charge
California Department of Fish and Game
- Streambed Alteration Agreement
- 2081 Incidental Take Permit
Cal/OSHA
- Construction Activity Permit
Caltrans
- Right-of-way Encroachment Permit (State highways)
Cities
- Right-of-way Encroachment Permit (City roadways)
Regional Water Quality Control Board
- 401 Certification
- Wastewater Discharge Permit
State Water Resources Control Board
- Construction General Permit including
- Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
- Industrial General Permit including Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
US Army Corps of Engineers
- 404 Permit
- Section 10 Permit
US Fish and Wildlife Service/National Marine Fisheries Service
- Section 7 Consultation
- Section 10 Incidental Take Permit
Now that you have completed the review process and received all necessary permits to use inaugurate your project, you are also responsible for satisfying and complying with the conditions of approval and any mitigation measures for your project for the life of the permit. To learn more about the County’s condition compliance review process, please click on the “Phase 9” link.