APPLICATIONS

List of current fees including information regarding all permits and their accompanying fees as adopted by City Council resolution. All applications require fees as specified by the fee schedule with the exception of those submitting pre-applications. Non-profit organizations are exempt from special event application fees.

FEES SCHEDULE - EFFECTIVE AUGUST 25, 2021

Application for accessory dwelling units or previously known as granny flats or second dwelling units.

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT APPLICATION only

ADU REGULATIONS SUMMARY

Application for those looking to propose an annexation of property currently located outside of the jurisdiction of Camarillo for incorporation into the city boundaries.

ANNEXATION APPLICATION

Application for appeal. Applicant has the right to propose an appeal to decision from an approving body. If an appeal is filed, the approval authority transfers to the City Council. (In cases where the Director of Community Development makes the decision, then it can be appealed to the Planning Commission. Appeals must be submitted within ten (10) days after the decision for consideration. 

APPEAL APPLICATION

Permit to install a temporary business banner (grand opening or promotional use).

BANNER PERMIT APPLICATION

For banners for a Special Event - please see Special Event dropdown below

Click below for the Camarillo Post Construction Stormwater
Management Plan (PCSMP) Requirements:

CAMARILLO PCSMP REQUIREMENTS

30 DAY RV PARKING PERMIT APPLICATION

RESOLUTION 2020-155

Cottage Food Products. A Cottage Food Permit is required prior to commencing any cottage food operation in a private residential dwelling, including an apartment or other leased space. A prospective Cottage Food applicant must obtain permits with Ventura County Environmental Health (more info: https://www.vcrma.org/cottage-home-food-operations), City of Camarillo Community Development Department, and the City of Camarillo Business Tax Division. An inspection of the location will be required for the approval of the application.

COTTAGE FOOD APPLICATION

Application for a density increase over the otherwise maximum allowable residential density under the applicable zoning code provisions. Specifically applies to housing developments consisting of five or more dwelling units.

DENSITY BONUS APPLICATION

Prior to obtaining a building permit, the developer of a proposed residential project may be required to obtain a development allotment. Development allotment follows criteria based upon the availability of public facilities and services and the quality of design and contribution of public welfare and amenity in order to provide a steady annual residential growth within the city. Applications may only be submitted between August 1 and December 31.

DEVELOPMENT ALLOTMENT APPLICATION

An Environmental Assessment Questionnaire is required in order to determine whether a project is categorically exempt or will require further environmental review. The questionnaire requires a description of the proposed project, its location, surrounding properties and the expected effect on utilities and natural resources.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicant may file for the appeal of an environmental decision within ten (10) days after the date of the decision. The appeal form must be signed by the Appellant and accompanied by the required filing fee.

ENVIRONMENTAL DECISION APPEAL

Application for a request to amend the General Plan. All proposed changes must be submitted before November 30 to be valid for consideration by the City Council in January of the following year.

GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION

The City of Camarillo Zoning Ordinance permits certain businesses to be conducted on residential property. An inspection of the location will be required for the approval of the application. Following approval, a City of Camarillo Business Tax License must be obtained. After approval, if the applicant moves or the business license lapses, a new application and approval will be required.

HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT

The City of Camarillo Zoning Ordinance allows large family day care facilities in certain residential zones and subject to particular regulations.

LARGE FAMILY DAYCARE APPLICATION

Applications for major and minor modifications to commercial and residential property must be submitted and approved before altering construction plans that have been previously verified by the Department of Community Development.

MAJOR AND MINOR MODIFICATION

Application for registration of a newsrack located or proposed to be located in the city.

NEWSRACK APPLICATION

No Smoking" or "Smoke Free" sign. City law no longer permits smoking at any public event. At a minimum, the words, “SMOKE-FREE EVENT” must be included in legible, capitalized, bold face type on news releases, flyers, posters, websites and brochures. The Department of Community Development will provide (free of charge) a sufficient number of 12” x 18” signs printed with the “No Smoking” symbol and the words, “THIS IS A SMOKE-FREE EVENT” for all major access points to each event. These signs must remain posted and visible throughout the event’s operation.

NO SMOKING EVENT SIGN

A Plan Review application is required for all proposed development plans in Rural Exclusive Zones. For reference to the location and boundaries of these zones, please refer to the city zoning map. For plans that are incomplete, or changed, so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee will be charged at the same rate as charged upon submittal of plans and specifications. Prior to submittal of a Plan Review application, a Pre-Application may be submitted at no charge to determine the feasibility of the project.

PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION

Approval is required  for any new building or improvements, constructed, converted, established, or enlarged; or premises to be used. Prior to submittal of a Plan Review application, a Pre-Application may be submitted at no charge to determine the feasibility of the project.

PLANNED DEVELOPMENT / CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

The Pre Application Review is a No-Fee service. It is strongly recommended that a Pre-Application is submitted prior to filing a development application as it can help improve the quality of a development application, and allow for a smoother and more efficient application process. A pre-application can also alert the applicant to issues with the project before submission by allowing staff to provide comments and recommendations to improve the project.

PRE-APPLICATION

Public Hearing On-Site Sign Posting Requirements

Public Hearing Notice on-site signs are required for the following projects:
  - Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
  - Residential Planned Development (RPD)
  - Industrial Planned Development (IPD) in the M-2 Zone
  - Land Division (LD)
  - Variance
  - Zone Change / Map Amendment
  - Time Extension Requests that are heard by Planning Commission or City Council

An application for a Sign Permit is required to be submitted and approved prior to the painting or manufacturing of a sign. A permit from the Department of Building and Safety may be required. A Final Compliance Inspection form is required from the Community Development Department.

SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION

POLITICAL SIGN REGULATIONS HANDOUT

Effective January 1, 2022, the City of Camarillo will prohibit the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) food and beverage containers, furthering the City’s goal of providing cost-effective, efficient services while minimizing impacts on the environment. For more information, please visit the City's webwage at: Welcome to City of Camarillo, CA

Ordinance No. 1181 - Regulating the Use of Expanded Polystyrene


SPECIAL EVENT INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

NO SMOKING SIGN

BANNER PERMIT - WITHOUT A SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION (NON-PROFITS ONLY)

A Special Event Permit for filming must be filed with the Department of Community Development at least seven (7) days prior to the start of filming. A City business tax license and permit from other agencies may be required depending on the application. Additional fees for an on-site fire safety officer may apply for filming events with specific hazards and liabilities as outlined in the attached fire safety questionnaire. In the specific case of some student organized film projects, the application fees for filming will be waived.

FILMING SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants are required to obtain a special event permit for youth animal projects (4-H) or the keeping of wild birds. Permit applications must contain the approval and signature of all adjoining property owners.

SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT - ANIMALS

NO FEE ZONE CLEARANCE PERMIT APPLICATION 

RESOLUTION 2020-63
RESOLUTION 2020-106

A No Fee Street Furniture Permit must also be obtained for all businesses located in Camarillo Old Town.   

STREET FURNITURE PERMIT

We have launched our temporary outdoor safety reimbursement program where we will reimburse up to $2,500 in expenses for water-filled barricades. For more info on the program, check out the following website:

https://www.cityofcamarillo.org/business/temporary_outdoor_business_safety_reimbursement_program.php

A Temporary Use Permit (TUP) is intended to allow for the short-term placement of uses on privately or publicly owned property with appropriate regulations so that such activities will be compatible with the surrounding areas. A request of extension of time for an existing TUP must be submitted 30 days in advance of the expiration date of a previously-permitted temporary use.

TEMPORARY USE PERMIT APPLICATION

Application for a time extension request of a previously-approved project must be submitted thirty days in advance of the expiration of a formerly determined deadline.

TIME EXTENSION PERMIT

Application to propose an allowance or modification in the subdivison/division of city land. The director of the Department of Community Development may waive the parcel map upon making a finding that the proposed division of land complies with requirements as to area, improvement and design, floodwater drainage control, appropriate improved public roads, sanitary disposal facilities, water supply availability, environmental protection and other requirements.

TRACT - LAND DIVISION - LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT

Application for the grant of a city variance (rarely applicable). On the occasion that the applicant wishes to receive a variance, their proposal must be for the purpose of accommodating to the hardships presented upon developing upon property that has an exceptionally irregular lot layout in comparison to other properties within the surrounding vicinity.

VARIANCE APPLICATION

Application to implement or modify wireless communication facilities.

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY APPLICATION

Application for a change of zone. "Change of zone" refers to the legislative act of removing one or more parcels from one zone and placing them in another zone on the official zoning map of the city.

ZONE CHANGE APPLICATION

Form for zoning approval for the purpose of obtaining a business license in a zone other than residential and does not constitute a building permit. Tenant improvement building permit is required for any interior modifications. To obtain a business license in a residential zone, please refer to the Home Occupation Permit.

BUSINESS OCCUPANCY INSPECTION APPLICATION

A Zone Clearance is required to commence any work pertaining to the erection, construction, reconstruction, moving, conversion or alteration of any building, or any addition to any building. A Zone Clearance must be obtained from the Planning Division prior to the issuance of a building permit by the Building and Safety Division.

Please be advised that a Plan Review must first be obtained, prior to the issuance of a Zone Clearance for properties in the Rural Exclusive Residential Zone for new homes, accessory structuresm modifications, or additions to existing homes.

A Zone Clearance is required for, but not limited to, the following improvements:

• A new residential, commercial, or industrial building
• Additions to a residential, commercial, or industrial building
 (A residential subdivision, condominium or apartment project requires a separate Zone Clearnace for each phase of construction)
• Mobile homes
• Accessory structures such as barns, workshops, carports, garages, cabanas, and sheds
• Patio covers
• New windows and exterior doors
• New exterior building materials (e.g. adding stone, brick, siding)
• Pools and spas
• Demolition of pools
• New or expansion to curb cut
• Gas or electrical conduit
• Built in BBQ and firepits
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) when consistent with the standards in CMC 19.56. 030
• Administrative Permit Adjustments subject to CMC 19.68.020
• Renovation of existing front yard or parkway landscaping to drought tolerant landscaping or artificial turf or increase in hardscape (in accordance with the Landscape and Irrigation Guidelines)
• Non-standard plant materials or landscape improvements within the parkway (in accordance with the Landscape and Irrigation Guidelines)
• New roof screens
• Detached solar structures
• New exterior colors (excludes single-family residential)
• Retaining walls, fences, and walls over six feet in height
• Tenant improvements which include exterior modifications to the site or building
• Parking lot restriping
• Temporary power poles
• Sales trailers
• Model homes
• Construction staging areas
• All Plan Review approvals require a Zone Clearance

ZONING CLEARANCE FORM

Upon a letter of request, the Department of Community Development will gladly provide information regarding the history of a property located within city boundaries. Information requested most often pertains to past records of approved plans, previously obtained permits, and active code enforcements on the property.  For inquiries on certificates of occupancy please reference the Department of Building and Safety.

ZONING VERIFICATION REQUEST APPLICATION