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Land Development oversees the engineering side of the Planning Division's projects within the City of San Buenaventura. Land Development is responsible for issuing encroachment permits, grading permits, reviewing and approving improvement plans for development projects, for reviewing traffic related planning issues associated with development in the city, and for the collection of certain development related fees.

Encroachment Permits are required for any work proposed within the City’s rights-of-way or easements and include such work as driveway construction and sewer lateral connections. Grading Permits are required for earthwork involving excavation and fill in accordance with the City’s Grading Ordinance. There are special requirements for grading in the hillside areas.

Permit application forms may be obtained by visiting City Hall

501 Poli Street, Room 117
Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: (805) 654-7893 or (805) 654-7894
Fax: (805) 654-7560
Business hours (excluding holidays):
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm and Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Closed for lunch 12 noon - 1 pm.

Sample Forms:

• Encroachment Permit
• Encroachment Permit Procedures
• Grading Permit

Land Development reviews and approves improvement plans prepared for development projects within the City, which include grading, streets, drainage, sewer, and water. Land Development is also responsible for the inspection of the above works.

Land Development information, ordinances, general forms/ submittal requirements

• City Fee Schedule (Fees Effective July 1, 2011)
• City Grading Ordinance
• Standard Grading Notes
• Grading Only Plan Submittal Checklist
• Grading and Improvement Plan Submittal Checklist
• Cost Estimate Form
• Rough Grading Certification
• Final Grading Certification
• Plan Preparation Checklist
• Stormwater Pollution Control Plan (SWPCP)
• Screening Guidelines for Above Ground Utility Structures
• Tract Map - Parcel Map Checklist
• Dig Alert

  

• Illicit Discharge Hotline