Downtown Specific Plan
Hard copies of the Downtown Specific Plan, dated March 2007 may also be purchased ($70) at the Planning Counter in Room 117 at City Hall.
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Coastal Commission Review
The Downtown Specific Plan is currently being reviewed by the California Coastal Commission for their certification as amendment to the City's Local Coastal Program, which regulates land use and zoning within coastal areas.
Central Coast APA – Outstanding Planning Award
On June 2, the Central Coast Section of the California American Planning Association acknowledged the Downtown Specific Plan with the Outstanding Planning award for a Comprehensive Plan (large jurisdiction).
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Coastal Zone Guidelines
Downtown projects with a variance request associated with a discretionary permit(s) will be evaluated using the 2007 Downtown Regulating Plan and Code to address required variance findings (Section 24.535 of the Municipal Code) related to issues of scale, character and detrimental impacts. View the applicability memo from the Director. View the 2007 guidelines.
Downtown Specific Plan
View more information on the Downtown Specific Plan and download the entire document. 
Downtown Historic Resources Survey
View the Downtown Historic Resources Survey release in April 2006.
Final EIR
View the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) certified on March 19, 2007.
Mobility and Parking Plan
View the March 2006 Downtown Ventura Mobility and Parking Plan