# Resource Management Agency Planning Commission Hearing -September 17, 2026

The County of Ventura Resource Management Agency Planning Commission held a meeting on September 17, 2026, to discuss comprehensive amendments to the Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance aimed at streamlining land use permit processes and modernizing film permit standards. Key procurement-related topics included converting 255 conditional use permits (CUPs) to plan development (PD) permits to expedite approvals, rezoning parcels from C1 to Commercial Planned Development (CPD) zones to broaden commercial use opportunities, and extending expiration dates for zoning clearances to reduce reapplication burdens. The commission also reviewed updates to film permit standards, including removing the 180-day cap on filming duration with residential waivers and enhancing enforcement provisions. Public comments from stakeholders such as the Farm Bureau and Ventura County Coalition of Labor, Agriculture and Business supported the reforms but requested clarifications on abandonment of use criteria, permit processing metrics, and additional outreach. The commission discussed potential future phases to further downshift discretionary permits to ministerial ones and to establish objective standards. A motion to approve the proposed amendments and recommendations for future considerations was passed unanimously. The county also plans to develop a data dashboard by 2027 to track permit processing metrics and improve customer service, with exploration of AI tools to enhance permitting efficiency.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Sources
- [Resource Management Agency Planning Commission Hearing -September 17, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISBwJvb9gI8) - County of Ventura Government