Land Development Engineering
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) 654-7829
Fax: (805) 653-0763
Business hours (excluding holidays):
M/T/W/F, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Land Development reviews and approves improvement plans prepared for development projects within the City, which include grading, streets, drainage, sewer, and water. Land Development also is responsible for the inspection of the above works.
Click on topics below to access information, ordinances, general forms/ submittal requirements related to Land Development.
- City Fee Schedule
- City Grading Ordinance
- Standard Grading Notes
- Grading Only Plan Submittal Checklist
- Grading and Improvement Plan Submittal Checklist
- 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
