egeneralplan.vcrma.orgVentura County Resource Management Agency ePlan – Electronic version of the Ventura County General P

lanWatch the video guide here Search Select Language Recursos en Español Resources in Spanish Introduction, Glossary & Acronyms Implementation Programs & Policies Climate Action Plan & Other Appendices Area Plans Land Use and Community Character LU The Land Use and Community Character Element establishes and describes the pattern and intensity of land use in unincorporated Ventura County and sets forth policies and standards to guide future development. This Element also serves as the primary vehicle for ensuring that new land uses are logically organized and developed in a way that is sustainable and enhances Ventura County’s unique identity. Learn More Growth Management Land Use Designations and Standards Area Plans Character and Design Environmental Justice Civic Engagement Development Review and Inter-Agency Coordination Military Compatibility General Plan Maintenance Housing HE The Housing Element addresses the existing and projected housing needs of all economic segments of the community. Its polices and programs are designed to ensure that there is adequate land available to accommodate the County’s fair share of population growth. Learn More Conserve and Improve Existing Housing Stock Provide Adequate Sites for Residential Development Encourage Affordable Housing to Meet the Special Needs of County Residents Remove Housing Development Constraints Fair Housing Circulation & Transportation CTM The Circulation & Transportation Element focuses on providing a balanced transportation network that meets the needs of all users of streets, roads, and highways for safe and convenient travel. This Element also addresses infrastructure needs to ensure the adequate movement of people, goods, and services. Learn More Roadways Air Transportation Regional Multimodal System Vehicle Trip Length and Frequency Emerging Technologies and Sustainable Practices Funding Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure PFS The Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure Element guides the development and delivery of essential public facilities, utilities and services. Learn More Public Facilities and Services Energy Efficiency for County Operations Infrastructure Funding Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Solid and Hazardous Waste Flood Control and Drainage Facilities Public Utilities Community Facilities Library Facilities and Services Parks and Recreational Facilities Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Fire Protection Conservation & Open Space COS The Conservation & Open Space Element guides the conservation, protection, development and use of natural resources, as well as the preservation of cultural and historic resources. The Element addresses a wide range of topics including energy resources, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and habitat conservation. Learn More Biological Resources Coastal Resources Scenic Resources Cultural, Historical, Paleontological, and Archaeological Resources Soil and Mineral Resources Oil and Gas Resources Energy Resource Conservation Open Space Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Hazards & Safety HAZ The Hazards & Safety Element establishes policies and programs designed to protect the community from risks and hazards, ensure public safety, and reduce the impacts of both human-caused and natural hazards. Learn More Wildfire Hazards Flood Hazards Coastal Flooding Geologic and Seismic Hazards Hazardous Materials Transportation Related Hazards Oil and Gas Production and Transportation Incidents Military Compatibility Noise Air Quality Increasing Temperatures Emergency Response Agriculture AG The Agriculture Element establishes goals and policies to preserve agricultural lands, minimize conflicts between agricultural and urban land uses, support agricultural innovation, increase food security, promote sustainable farming and ranching, and develop a resilient agricultural sector. Learn More Agricultural Land Preservation Agricultural and Urban Area Compatibility Innovative Specialty Agriculture Food Security Sustainable Farming and Ranching Agricultural Resilience Water Resources WR The Water Resources Element includes policies and programs that address water demand, supply and quality in ways that balance the needs of urban, agriculture, and ecosystem uses. Learn More Water Supply Water Quality Water Conservation and Reuse Groundwater Watershed Management Water for Agriculture Water for the Environment Economic Vitality EV The Economic Vitality Element focuses on developing a resilient economy that promotes economic health, sustainable funding for public services, a thriving business environment, and job retention and growth. Learn More Business and Employment Diversified Economy Economic Foundations Labor Force Development Search Recursos en Español Resources in Spanish Land Use and Community Character Growth Management Land Use Designations and Standards Area Plans Character and Design Environmental Justice Civic Engagement Development Review and Inter-Agency Coordination Military Compatibility General Plan Maintenance Housing Conserve and Improve Existing Housing Stock Provide Adequate Sites for Residential Development Encourage Affordable Housing to Meet the Special Needs of County Residents Remove Housing Development Constraints Fair Housing Circulation & Transportation Roadways Air Transportation Regional Multimodal System Vehicle Trip Length and Frequency Emerging Technologies and Sustainable Practices Funding Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure Public Facilities and Services Energy Efficiency for County Operations Infrastructure Funding Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Solid and Hazardous Waste Flood Control and Drainage Facilities Public Utilities Community Facilities Library Facilities and Services Parks and Recreational Facilities Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Fire Protection Conservation & Open Space Biological Resources Coastal Resources Scenic Resources Cultural, Historical, Paleontological, and Archaeological Resources Soil and Mineral Resources Oil and Gas Resources Energy Resource Conservation Open Space Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Hazards & Safety Wildfire Hazards Flood Hazards Coastal Flooding Geologic and Seismic Hazards Hazardous Materials Transportation Related Hazards Oil and Gas Production and Transportation Incidents Military Compatibility Noise Air Quality Increasing Temperatures Emergency Response Agriculture Agricultural Land Preservation Agricultural and Urban Area Compatibility Innovative Specialty Agriculture Food Security Sustainable Farming and Ranching Agricultural Resilience Water Resources Water Supply Water Quality Water Conservation and Reuse Groundwater Watershed Management Water for Agriculture Water for the Environment Economic Vitality Business and Employment Diversified Economy Economic Foundations Labor Force Development Introduction, Glossary & Acronyms Implementation Programs & Policies Climate Action Plan & Other Appendices Area Plans Welcome to the County of Ventura’s Electronic General Plan. Please watch the video guide above for tips on how to find the information you are looking for. To view a PDF of the General Plan, click on View PDF” link. VIEW PDF Learn More About The General Plan Introduction & Community Context Learn more Climate Action Plan Learn more Glossary Learn more Implementation Programs Learn more Policy/Program Icons CAP Climate Action Plan Policies and programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote climate adaptation resilience. EIR Environmental Impact Report Policies and programs that are mitigation measures to reduce the level of significant impacts identified in the General Plan Environmental Impact Report. EJ Environmental Justice Policies and programs that address the fair treatment of all people with respect to environmental regulations and promote civic...