Building & Land Use Enforcement
The County of Ventura has adopted laws and regulations designed to maintain a clean and safe environment for all citizens in our community.
The mission of Building and Land Use Enforcement is to promote and maintain a safe and desirable living and working environment. We help maintain and improve the quality of our community by administering a fair and unbiased enforcement program to correct building and land use violations.
We want to enhance neighborhoods and their citizens’ health, safety, and general welfare through efficient and effective County code enforcement. All actions are conducted in a responsive and fair manner, focusing on customer service and public awareness while respecting the property rights of our citizens.
Building and Land Use Enforcement respond to complaints from concerned citizens in our community that are related to:
- Illegal Dwellings
- Trimming/Removal of Protected Trees
- Open storage
- Unpermitted Buildings or Construction
- Fences and Walls
- Illegal Businesses
- Keeping Excessive Numbers of Pet or Farm Animals
- Illegal Signs
- Substandard Housing
Contact Building and Land Use Enforcement
Main Office Location Building and Land Use:
Ventura County Government Center
Administration Building – 3rd Floor
Resource Management Agency
Code Compliance Division
800 S. Victoria Avenue
Ventura, CA 93009
Main Contact Information:
Management Team
- Doug Leeper, Code Compliance Director 805-654-2444
- Mark Pacheco, Senior Code Compliance Officer 805-654-2442
- Dean Phaneuf, Code Compliance Manager 805-662-6824
General Information
- General Information: 805-654-2463
- Complaint Line: 805-654-2463
- General Office Fax: 805-654-5177
- Permit Navigator: VCPermitNavigator@ventura.org
Mailing Address
County of Ventura
Resource Management Agency
Code Compliance Division
800 S. Victoria Ave. #1750
Ventura, CA 93009-1750
Counter Services
Staff provides information and receives complaints about violations related to Building and Zoning codes. Appointments are recommended to ensure staff availability.
Locations and Directions to Building and Zoning Enforcement
Code Compliance is located on the 3rd Floor of the Hall of Administration at the County Government Center Complex. The complex is located at 800 South Victoria Ave. between the Santa Paula (126) Freeway and Telephone Rd.
Hours of Operation
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday
- Calendar of Holidays – 2024
Payment of Fees and Charges
Code Compliance does not accept credit cards. Payments must be in cash or with a check, payable to County of Ventura, Code Compliance.
