Welcome to RMA

The Resource Management Agency strives to ensure that its customer service standards are consistent with the Agency’s Mission Statement:

The mission of the Resource Management Agency, in cooperation with the public and our partner agencies, is to protect the consumer and community’s health, safety, and environment by carrying out adopted laws and policies, and educating, assisting, and empowering Ventura County residents and businesses to be good stewards of the land and our resources.

Values

In addition, RMA has identified those core values which will guide us in carrying out our mission. These values are directly related to our customer service and include:

  • Honesty, hard work, and ethical behavior

  • Transparency and accountability

  • Equitable treatment and respect of all constituents

  • Excellence in service delivery

Planning Director Meeting

The Planning Director Hearings constitutes the final public hearing for land use entitlements that require Planning Director approval. The case planner generally conducts hearings, and following the meeting the Planning Director approves or denies the project and imposes any necessary conditions. Decisions of the Planning Director are appealable to the Planning Commission. Planning Director Hearings are held on Thursday mornings in Room 311 of the County Hall of Administration


Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is appointed by the Board of Supervisors to take actions and make recommendations regarding land use and planning matters. The Commission conducts public hearings, considers the proposals and the information provided by the Planning Division staff, applicants and members of the public, and reviews the recommendations of staff. Depending on the issue, the Planning Commission either makes a decision to grant or deny the permit application, or make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors as to the action the Commission feels is most appropriate. The Planning Commission meets on an as-needed basis on Thursday mornings at 8:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Hearing Room.


Board of Supervisors

Upcoming and archived Board of Supervisors Agendas and Board letters are available for viewing on the Clerk of the Board website. To view upcoming agendas or Board letters, click the Agenda link for the appropriate date on the Board of Supervisors Meeting Schedule.


Cultural Heritage Board

To accomplish the preservation and protection of our County’s cultural, historical, and natural resources, the Board of Supervisors has appointed a Cultural Heritage Board (CHB). Among other functions, the CHB is responsible for the evaluation and designation of cultural heritage sites. After holding a public hearing, the CHB may establish Sites of Merit, Points of Interest, Districts, or Landmarks. The CHB also conducts project reviews for proposed alterations to historic sites in order to preserve the resources’ historic values and integrity. The CHB meetings are held as needed on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 1:15 p.m. in the Multi Purpose Room, Third Floor, Ventura County Government Center Hall of Administration, 800 S. Victoria Blvd. Ventura.


Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board

The Ventura County Board of Supervisors has appointed a 5 member Mobile Home Park Rent Review Board (MHPRRB). The MHPRRB is responsible for rent stabilization through the Mobile Home Park Rent Control Ordinance which was adopted to protect the owners of mobile dwelling units from unreasonable rent increase, while at the same time recognizing the need of park owners to receive a fair return on their property and rental income sufficient to cover expenses.

The MHPRRB Administrative Staff considers ministerial Cost of Living rent increases, while the MHRRB may consider utility separation, completely new capital adjustment, discretionary increase and service reduction applications as submitted.

The MHPRRB meets quarterly in February, May, August, and November at 1:00 p.m. in the Multi Purpose Room, Third Floor, Ventura County Government Center Hall of Administration, 800 S. Victoria Blvd. Ventura.