Upcoming Events
General Plan Scoping Meeting
Notice of Preparation
This notice is being provided consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15082 regarding circulation of a Notice of Preparation (NOP) and scoping meeting for the Draft Environmental EIR. The City of Ventura (City), as Lead Agency, is commencing its preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for its General Plan Update. The Draft EIR (DEIR) will evaluate the potential environmental effects associated with the General Plan Update and the Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP).
The General Plan Scoping Meeting will occur on May 20th, at 6 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall.
The General Plan Update establishes the community’s vision for future development in the city through the planning horizon year of 2050. As part of the general plan update process, the City’s existing General Plan has been rewritten with updated goals, policies, and implementation actions that reflect the community’s current vision for Ventura. The EIR is intended to be a program-level document that will analyze the environmental effects of the City’s proposed General Plan Update. The Draft EIR will be available online at www.planventura.org.
GPAC #28: Transportation, Traffic & Infrastructure - CANCELED
UPDATE: This GPAC meeting has been canceled. It will be postponed to the summer, final date to be determined.
This GPAC meeting will be held in person at the Community Meeting Room in City Hall:
Community Meeting Room
501 Poli St.
2nd Floor, Room 202
Ventura, CA 93001
GPAC #27: Residential Neighborhoods & Safety
This GPAC meeting will be held in person at the Community Meeting Room in City Hall:
Community Meeting Room
501 Poli St.
2nd Floor, Room 202
Ventura, CA 93001
GPAC #26: Economic Development Policy Framework
This GPAC meeting will be held in person at the Community Meeting Room in City Hall:
Community Meeting Room
501 Poli St.
2nd Floor, Room 202
Ventura, CA 93001
GPAC #25: Environmental Justice
This GPAC meeting will be held in person at the Community Meeting Room in City Hall:
Community Meeting Room
501 Poli St.
2nd Floor, Room 202
Ventura, CA 93001
GPAC #24: Parks & Recreation
This GPAC meeting will be held in person at the Community Meeting Room in City Hall:
Community Meeting Room
501 Poli St.
2nd Floor, Room 202
Ventura, CA 93001
City Council Meeting: Preferred Land Use Map
The draft land use designations and preferred land use map were discussed at City Council on September 11th, 25th, and October 9th. The discussion has been continued to the October 23rd City Council meeting.
You can attend the meeting in person at City Hall, Council Chambers or virtually and provide public comment and/or listen to the discussion. The City Council will provide direction/endorsement on the Preferred Land Use Map so that the General Plan Update can move to the next phase including studies and analysis.
Learn more about how to attend the meeting and read the staff report through the City’s Agenda Center.
City Council Meeting: Preferred Land Use Map
The draft land use designations and preferred land use map were discussed at City Council on September 11th and 25th. The discussion has been continued to the October 9th City Council meeting.
You can attend the meeting in person at City Hall, Council Chambers or virtually and provide public comment and/or listen to the discussion. The City Council will provide direction/endorsement on the Preferred Land Use Map so that the General Plan Update can move to the next phase including studies and analysis.
View the meeting agenda for more information on how to attend and the topics to be presented:
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City Council Meeting: Preferred Land Use Map
The draft land use designations and preferred land use map were discussed at City Council on September 11. The discussion has been continued to the September 25 City Council meeting.
You can attend the meeting in person at City Hall, Council Chambers or virtually and provide public comment and/or listen to the discussion. The City Council will provide direction/endorsement on the Preferred Land Use Map so that the General Plan Update can move to the next phase including studies and analysis.
View the meeting agenda for more information on how to attend and the topics to be presented:
City Council Meeting: Preferred Land Use Map
Attend the City Council meeting on Monday, September 11th at 6pm to hear an update on the General Plan Update process and a presentation on the Preferred Land Use Map.
View the meeting agenda for more information on how to attend and the topics to be presented:
Planning Commission Meeting: Preferred Land Use Map
Attend the Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, August 22nd at 6pm to hear an update on the General Plan Update process and a presentation to the Planning Commission on the Preferred Land Use Map.
Visit the City’s Agenda Center to view the meeting agenda.
Meeting recordings:
NOTE: The presentation and public comment on the Preferred Land Use Map will occur on August 22. If you would like to provide public comment at the meeting on the Preferred Land Use Map, please attend Tuesday, August 22. The Planning Commission discussion on the Preferred Land Use Map may continue over on to Wednesday, August 23.
Virtual Open House on Preferred Land Use Map
The City will host an informal, virtual open house on the Preferred Land Use Map of the General Plan. It will include a short presentation and a Q&A session.
The Preferred Land Use Map is the culmination of a year of work by the General Plan Advisory Committee and input from the public at workshops, online surveys, Community Council meetings, focus groups, and pop-up events.
Zoom Meeting Link (click here)
Meeting ID: 838 0303 3255
GPAC #23: Preferred Land Use Direction Feedback
This GPAC meeting will be held in person at the Community Meeting Room in City Hall:
Community Meeting Room
501 Poli St.
2nd Floor, Room 202
Ventura, CA 93001
GPAC #22: Preferred Land Use Discussion, Part 5
This GPAC meeting will be held in person at the Community Meeting Room in City Hall:
City Hall Second Floor Map
Community Meeting Room
501 Poli St.
2nd Floor, Room 202
Ventura, CA 93001
GPAC #21: Preferred Land Use Discussion, Part 4
This GPAC meeting will be held in person at the Community Meeting Room in City Hall:
City Hall Second Floor Map
Community Meeting Room
501 Poli St.
2nd Floor, Room 202
Ventura, CA 93001
GPAC #20, cont: Preferred Land Use Discussion, Part 3
This GPAC meeting will be held in person at the Community Meeting Room in City Hall:
City Hall Second Floor Map
Community Meeting Room
501 Poli St.
2nd Floor, Room 202
Ventura, CA 93001
GPAC #20: Preferred Land Use Discussion, Part 2
This GPAC meeting will be held in person at the Community Meeting Room in City Hall:
City Hall Second Floor Map
Community Meeting Room
501 Poli St.
2nd Floor, Room 202
Ventura, CA 93001
GPAC #19: Preferred Land Use Discussion, Part 1
This GPAC meeting will be held in person at the Community Meeting Room in City Hall:
City Hall Second Floor Map
Community Meeting Room
501 Poli St.
2nd Floor, Room 202
Ventura, CA 93001
GPAC #18: Land Use Alternatives Survey Results Continued + GPAC Sub-Group Work
This GPAC meeting will be held in person at the Community Meeting Room in City Hall:
City Hall Second Floor Map
Community Meeting Room
501 Poli St.
2nd Floor, Room 202
Ventura, CA 93001
GPAC #17: Land Use Alternatives Survey Results
This GPAC meeting will be held in person at the Community Meeting Room in City Hall:
City Hall Second Floor Map
Community Meeting Room
501 Poli St.
2nd Floor, Room 202
Ventura, CA 93001
GPAC #16: Joint Educational Forum on Water
This GPAC meeting was held in person at the Council Chambers in City Hall. It was also be livestreamed on WebEx. Live Spanish interpretation was provided.
City Hall Second Floor Map
501 Poli St.
2nd Floor, Council Chambers
Ventura, CA 93001
Land Use Alternatives - Pierpont Community Bay Council
Zoom information below:
Join the meeting through the Meeting Link or Meeting ID: 813 3269 5689 (Passcode: 714063)
You can also dial in through mobile phone
+1 (669) 900-6833 (Pin Number: 81332695689#)
Land Use Alternatives Office Hours (Virtual)
Stop by to ask the General Plan Team questions and discuss the land use alternatives.
Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 815 1977 4542
GPAC #15: Land Use Alternatives Q&A
This GPAC meeting was held in person at the Community Meeting Room in City Hall:
City Hall Second Floor Map
Community Meeting Room
501 Poli St.
2nd Floor, Room 202
Ventura, CA 93001
Land Use Alternatives Office Hours (In-Person)
Stop by to ask the General Plan Team questions and discuss the land use alternatives. In-person at the Community Room in City Hall.
Land Use Alternatives Office Hours (Virtual)
Stop by to ask the General Plan Team questions and discuss the land use alternatives.
Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 898 5384 6328