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Ventura County 2040 General Plan Update

CoLAB advocacy on the Ventura County 2040 General Plan update and land-use policy.

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Settlement Land use Agriculture

Project snapshot

Settlement Feb 2023

Lawsuit filed 2020

Focus Working lands + local control

Updated as new milestones are reached.

Project focus

A landmark settlement with long-term impact.

The General Plan update shaped growth, water, and land-use policy across Ventura County. CoLAB pushed for workable, agriculture-friendly language.

Planning policies that could raise costs and restrict working lands.

Legal challenge, stakeholder collaboration, and policy engagement.

Clarified permissive language and protections for agriculture.

Monitor implementation and keep member priorities represented.

County-wide planning policies shape housing, agriculture, and infrastructure.

How we show up

CoLAB brings together experts, stakeholders, and policymakers to craft practical outcomes that protect Ventura County’s economy.

Research & data Public testimony Member briefings

Timeline

2020

Challenge to General Plan policies that threatened agriculture and business.

2022

Stakeholder discussions moved toward collaborative resolution.

Feb 2023

Agreement clarified policy and protected local agriculture.

2024–2025

CoLAB continues to track county planning decisions.

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Membership support keeps CoLAB at the table for every planning decision.