Protecting Ventura County’s Historic, Cultural, and Natural Resources
Ventura County Landmarks & Points of Interest Map New
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Ventura County was selected by the California State Library as California History Section's County of the Month for March 2018 and featured Ventura County in the accompanying documentation. This recognition honors the diverse character of California's many counties while providing research tips to individuals interested in finding out more about Ventura County's history.
The California State Library's California History Section holds a premier collection of documents from and about California's rich history including thousands of rare books, documents, maps, newspapers, photographs, letters, paintings and more which can be found at the following website:http://www.library.ca.gov/california-history/
Who Are We?
The Cultural Heritage Board is comprised of seven members who work to ensure that our historic resources are preserved. For more information, click this link to download our Cultural Heritage Board brochure.
- Cultural Heritage Board Member Information
- Map of Cultural Heritage Board Members by Supervisorial District
- County Staff Contact Information
When Do We Meet?
The Cultural Heritage Board meets on a bi-monthly basis and encourages the public to attend.
- Meetings and Agendas
- Meeting Archives
- Sign Up to be Contacted Regarding Upcoming Meetings and Events
Incentives & Applications
Incentives encourage preservation by offering fiscal returns in exchange for preservation efforts. The County also ensures preservation through the issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness where required for designated Cultural resources.
Mills Act Program
- Learn about the Mills Act Program New
- Mills Act Program Self-Certification Process New
- State Office of Historic Preservation FAQs
- County of Ventura, Mills Act Application
- City of Oxnard, Mills Act Application
Certificate of Appropriateness/Review (COA/COR)
- Learn about a COA/COR
- Información sobre Certificado de Idoneidad/Revisión
- Supplemental Information Form
- Application
Fees
The fees listed for Cultural Heritage Board services on the Ventura County Planning Division Fee Schedule are for properties located in the unincorporated areas only. For projects within city limits, the County has agreements in place to cover County staff time to process these applications. Applicants are encouraged to contact the appropriate City for information on specific fees and billing.
Preservation Plans
Preservation Plans are documents that guide the preservation of historic resources by establishing goals and recommending implementation measures.
Ordinances
Cities adopt Ordinances to help provide legal guidelines for making decisions regarding the future of our historic resources.
- Cultural Heritage Board Ordinance
- Fillmore CHB Ordinance
- Moorpark CHB Ordinance
- Oxnard CHB Ordinance
- Port Hueneme CHB Ordinance
- Simi Valley CHB Ordinance
- Thousand Oaks CHB Ordinance
- Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance Sections Related to Cultural Heritage Sites
Surveys
Historic Resource Surveys are used to inventory the historic resources within the County.
- Sites of Merit and Cultural Heritage Survey Area Map
- Ventura County Cultural Heritage Survey Area Map
- Oxnard Historic Survey Area
- Oxnard Downtown Survey (2005)
- Santa Clara Valley Heritage Survey (Phase VI, August 1999)
- Western Santa Clara Valley Historic Resources Survey (Phase V, July 1996)
- Santa Clara Valley Historic Resources Survey (Phase IV, 1987-1988)
- Oxnard - Santa Paula Historic Resources Survey (Phase I Part I, July 1981)
- Oxnard - Santa Paula Historic Resources Survey (Phase I Part II)
- Saticoy Historic Property Survey (1985)
- Fillmore Historic Resources Survey (Phase II, July 1983)
- Ojai Historic Resources Survey (Phase III, July 1985)
- The Saticoy Historic Resources Survey and Context Statement
- Eastern Oxnard Plain Historic Context & Reconnaissance Survey (December 2014)
Photographs
Photographs are one method of documenting a landmark’s past, as well as showing a landmark’s current condition.
Technical Information
- The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties
- State Historical Building Code (SHBC)
- National Park Service Preservation Briefs
- National Park Service Technical Briefs
- National Park Service Rehab Yes/No Learning Program
- Architectural Features and Styles
- Repairing and Restoring Wood Windows
- Historic Resource Report Format for CEQA Projects
- Resolution 2017-2.1 Administrative Authority to Approve Certain Minor Projects (Unincorporated Ventura County)
- Resolution 2022-19 Administrative Authority to Approve Certain Minor Projects (Contract Cities)
- Resolution 2017-3 List of Local Master Architects and Builders
- Resolution 2022-18 Ventura County Cultural Heritage Board Bylaws
Learn About Local Historic Resources
- California Historical Resources - Ventura County
- Ventura County Historical Landmarks and Points of Interest
- Historical Marker Database
- Heritage Square, Oxnard
- Heritage Valley, Santa Clara Valley
- Mission Aqueduct, Ventura
- Olivas Adobe, Ventura
- Finding Hidden Gems
Museums
- Museum of Ventura County
- Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum
- Rancho Camulos Museum, Piru
- Seabee Museum, Port Hueneme
- Stagecoach Inn Museum, Thousand Oaks
- Strathearn Historical Park and Museum, Simi Valley
Preservation Organizations
- San Buenaventura Conservancy
- State Office of Historic Preservation
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
City Specific Resources
Fillmore
Oxnard
- National Register of Historic Places registration form, Henry T. Oxnard Historic District
- Mills Act Application
- City Council Resolution No. 10,135
- Oxnard Historic Survey Area
- Downtown Survey (2005)
- Oxnard-Santa Paula Historic Resources Survey (Phase I Part I, July 1981)
- Oxnard-Santa Paula Historic Resources Survey (Phase I Part II)
- Henry T. Oxnard National Register Historic District Photo Archive
- Survey Photos (1981)
- Heritage Square
Thousand Oaks
Moorpark
Piru
Port Hueneme
Ojai
Santa Paula
- Oxnard - Santa Paula Historic Resources Survey (Phase I Part I, July 1981)
- Oxnard - Santa Paula Historic Resources Survey (Phase I Part II)
- Museum of Ventura County’s Agriculture Museum
Simi Valley
Ventura
- Saticoy Historic Property Survey (1985)
- Mission Aqueduct
- Olivas Adobe
- San Buenaventura Conservancy
- Museum of Ventura County
County Contact
Dillan Murray, Program Planner at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (805) 654-5042.