Public hearing for a variance request regarding a fence in Saticoy.

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NOTICE OF NON-COASTAL ZONE
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a public hearing, as provided by law, will be held by the Planning Commission of Ventura County on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., at 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura CA 93009, County Government Center, Hall of Administration, Board of Supervisors Hearing Room and online via Zoom, to consider the matter below.
Members of the public may participate in the meeting both in-person and through Zoom. To find out how you may electronically attend the Planning Commission hearing and provide public comment, please refer to the instructions on our website at
 https://rma.venturacounty.gov/divisions/planning/public-comments-for-planning-commission-hearings.
CASE NUMBER: PL25-0095
APPLICANT: Elevated Entitlements – Moe Farrag
PROJECT LOCATION: 11465 Nardo Street, Saticoy
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL No.: 090-0-151-195
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Categorically Exempt, Class 1 & 3, CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 (“Existing Facilities”) and 15303 (“New Construction of Small Structures”)
DATE APPLICATION FILED: October 14, 2025
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant requests approval of a variance from the development standards of the Ventura County Non-Coastal Zoning Ordinance (NZCO) for the after-the-fact approval of an 8-foot-high fence along the front, side, and rear lot lines waiving Ventura County NCZO Section 8119-1.8.3(b) (Saticoy Area Plan, Appendix B, Additional Requirements – Fences, Walls and Hedges). The request will also waive the required 20-foot setback for vehicle gates per NCZO Section 8106-8.1.1(c)(1)(i) (Vehicle Access Gates and Horizontal Features) and legalize the encroachment of the fence within the Ventura County Public Works Agency (PWA) Watershed Protection District (WPD) right-of-way.
PROVIDING PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments may be provided using the following options:
• In Advance of Hearing – If you wish to submit your comments in advance of the meeting, please submit your comment to John Oquendo, Case Planner, by email at
john.oquendo@venturacounty.gov by 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, the day prior to the hearing. Please indicate in the Subject Line, the Case number (i.e., Case number PL25-0095).
• In Person During Hearing – If you wish to make a comment in-person, you must be present at the meeting location and provide your comment prior to the close of the public comment period for the item you wish to speak on.
• On Zoom During Hearing – Register at
 https://rma.venturacounty.gov/divisions/planning/public-comments-for-planning-commission-hearings before the close of the Commission hearing regarding this project. Please provide your name, email, and the phone number you will be calling in from. Once your registration has been approved, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link and passcode. The participation information is unique to you; please do not share as it may cause issues with your ability to join the meeting. You must be connected to the meeting prior to the close of the public comment period for the item you wish to speak on. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to ensure you receive the Zoom Credentials prior to the item being heard. Registration opens when the Planning Commission’s March 5, 2026, meeting agenda is posted, which is projected to occur on February 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Persons who require accommodation for any audio, visual, or other disability to review an agenda, or to participate in a hearing of the Planning Commission per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), may obtain assistance by requesting such accommodation by calling (805) 654-2478 or emailing John Oquendo at
 john.oquendo@venturacounty.gov. Any such request for accommodation should be made at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled hearing for which assistance is requested.
Any person is privileged to view the meeting online and submit e-mail comments on this matter. If you challenge the above-described action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the Public Hearing described in this Notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the County of Ventura at, or prior to, the Public Hearing. This project is not appealable to the Coastal Commission; therefore, a fee will be charged for appealing the decision. Note: From time to time, hearings are cancelled or rescheduled. We recommend that you contact the Case Planner to confirm the public hearing date one day prior.
Servicios en Espanol: Para asistencia o información en español, llame al (805) 654 2805.
By: Dave Ward, AICP, Director
Ventura County Planning Division
#12090676; 2/20/2026