On September 15, 2020, the Ventura County Board of Supervisors adopted the 2040 General Plan and certified the project’s Environmental Impact Report and related documents. The adopted 2040 General Plan becomes effective on October 15, 2020, thirty (30) days following its adoption by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors.

• Please click here to review the 2040 General Plan

This webpage includes the Ventura County 2040 General Plan, Background Report for the 2040 General Plan, Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 2040 General Plan, and other EIR-related documents. Learn more about Ventura County’s General Plan Update Project at VC2040.org.

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The General Plan, which is mandated by State law, sets forth the goals, policies, and programs the County will implement to manage future growth and land uses. The General Plan, adopted by the Board of Supervisors, embodies the vision for the future of unincorporated Ventura County.

Due to the large file size of the General Plan you may want to download the document instead of viewing it in your browser.

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Ventura County 2040 General Plan

Adopted by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on September 15, 2020. Due to large file sizes, the document is provided in its entirety as a compressed file, with a lower resolution, as well as in individual chapters that possess higher resolution which may be helpful for sections that rely on maps and other figures.

• 2040 General Plan (All Chapters) - LARGE FILE
• Individual Chapters
  • Cover, Acknowledgements, and Table of Contents
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Land Use and Community Character Element
  • 3. Housing Element (placeholder for 2021-2029 Housing Element)
    
    • The certified 2014-2021 Housing Element consists of Chapter 3, Policy 3.4.2-8, Policy 3.4.2-9, and Program 3.4.3-3 of the Goals, Policies and Programs document with supporting documentation in Chapter 3.3 and Chapter 3.4 of the Land Use Appendix:
    • 2014-2021 Housing Element (Goals, Policies and Programs)
    • 2014-2021 Housing Element (Land Use Appendix)
  • 4. Circulation, Transportation and Mobility Element
  • 5. Public Facilities, Services and Infrastructure Element
  • 6. Conservation and Open Space Element
  • 7. Hazards and Safety Element
  • 8. Agriculture Element
  • 9. Water Resources Element
  • 10. Economic Vitality Element
  • 11. Area Plans (Combined) - LARGE FILE
    • El Rio Del Norte Area Plan
    • Lake Sherwood Area Plan
    • North Ventura Avenue Area Plan
    • Oak Park Area Plan
    • Ojai Valley Area Plan
    • Piru Area Plan
    • Thousand Oaks Area Plan
    • Coastal Area Plan
    • Saticoy Area Plan
  • 12. Glossary and Acronyms
  • Appendix A. Area Plan and Existing Community Land Use Maps
  • Appendix B. Climate Change
  • Appendix C. County of Ventura (SOAR) Save Open Space and Agricultural Resources Initiative - 2050
  • Appendix D. Guidelines for Orderly Development

Background Report for the Ventura County 2040 General Plan

Adopted by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on September 15, 2020. Due to large file sizes, the document is provided in sections as noted below.

• Background Report (All Chapters) - LARGE FILE
• Individual Chapters
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Demographics and Economics
  • 3. Land Use
  • 4. Health and Well-Being
  • 5. Housing
  • 6. Transportation and Mobility
  • 7. Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure
  • 8. Natural Resources
  • 9. Agriculture
  • 10. Water Resources
  • 11. Hazards and Safety
  • 12. Climate Change

Program Environmental Impact Report for the Ventura County 2040 General Plan

Certified by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors on September 15, 2020. Due to large file sizes, the document is provided in sections as noted below.

• CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Ventura County 2040 General Plan
• Mitigation Monitoring Report for the Ventura County 2040 General Plan
• Final Environmental Impact Report
  • Cover, Table of Contents, and List of Abbreviations
  • Introduction
  • Comments and Responses to Comments
    • List of Commenters and Master Responses
    • Agencies
    • Organizations
    • Individuals (1 – 100)
    • Individuals (101 – 216)
  • Draft EIR Revisions
  • References
  • Report Preparers
  • Attachment 1. Comment Letters Submitted to the County on the draft EIR with Complete Attachments
    • Attachment 1 (Part 1 of 4)
    • Attachment 1 (Part 2 of 4)
    • Attachment 1 (Part 3 of 4)
    • Attachment 1 (Part 4 of 4)
  • Attachment 2. Revised Draft EIR Appendix D - GHG Calculations
• Draft Environmental Impact Report
  • Draft Environmental Impact Report – Cover, Table of Contents, and Chapters 1 through 9 (LARGE FILE, 20+ MB). Appendices only available separately due to file large size.
  • Individual Chapters of the Draft EIR
    • Cover, Table of Contents, and List of Abbreviations
    • 1. Introduction
    • 2. Executive Summary
    • 3. Project Description
    • 4. Environmental Setting, Impacts, and Mitigation Measures
      • 4.1. Aesthetics, Scenic Resources, and Light Pollution
      • 4.2. Agricultural and Forestry Resources
      • 4.3. Air Quality
      • 4.4. Biological Resources
      • 4.5. Cultural, Tribal Cultural, and Paleontological Resources
      • 4.6. Energy
      • 4.7. Geologic Hazards
      • 4.8. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
      • 4.9. Hazards, Hazardous Materials, and Wildfire
      • 4.10. Hydrology and Water Quality
      • 4.11. Land Use and Planning
      • 4.12. Mineral and Petroleum Resources
      • 4.13. Noise and Vibration
      • 4.14. Population and Housing
      • 4.15. Public Services and Recreation
      • 4.16. Transportation and Traffic
      • 4.17. Utilities
    • 5. Cumulative Impacts
    • 6. Alternatives
    • 7. Other CEQA Considerations
    • 8. References
    • 9. Report Preparers
    • Appendices
      • Appendix A. Notice of Preparation and Comments
      • Appendix B. Ventura County 2040 General Plan Update Background Report (Revised Public Review Draft, January 2020)
      • Appendix C. Air Quality Modeling
      • Appendix D. GHG Calculations
      • Appendix E. Noise Modeling
      • Appendix F. Traffic Study