Thomas Fire Rebuild: Resources for Ventura County

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Written By Ellen Bildsten

We have compiled a comprehensive set of information that may be helpful to you if you are looking to rebuild after losing your home in the Thomas Fire. See below for links to city resources, planning information, required documents, helpful websites, and more.

City Resources for Homeowners 

Below are City Resources for Homeowners including information needed for the rebuilding process such as design, permitting and review, as well as the residential building permit checklist.

Draft Ordinance in Tract Changes

Thomas Fire Rebuild Update - August 6, 2018

Helping Our Community Rebuild

Residential Building Permit Checklist

Thomas Fire Rebuild Overlay Zone Emergency Ordinance

Required Review Process Documents

The graphic on the right details the review process as a home is rebuilt. Documents below include information on the pre-submittal review process, residential plan check submittal screening checklist, and the construction permit application.

CD 268 Review Process

PreSubmittal Review

BS 640 Thomas Fire Residential Plan Check Checklist

Construction Permit Application Thomas Fire

Temporary Utilities 

Thomas Fire recovery guidelines for setting up temporary utilities at your property. 

BS 643 Temporary Utilities

Re-establishing Water Connection - Guidelines for temporary water service to your residence after Phase I (hazardous debris removal) is complete.

Helpful websites 

Thomas Fire Rebuilds Land Development Grading Permits

A Grading Permit IS Required When:

  • Removal and recompaction of soil to a depth greater than five feet; 

  • New building footprint extends more than five feet from old footprint;

  • Property in the Ondulando area identified with settlement issues;

Grading Permit MAY Be Required When:

  • New areas of cut or fill proposed;

  • New retaining walls three feet or greater in height with surcharge.

For additional information please download our Land Development Grand Permit Triggers form.

Ellen Bildsten
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