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1. Do I need a license to start a home-based business?

Yes, prior to issuing a business registration (license) you will need to be approved for a home occupation permit (HOP). A home occupation permit application can be downloaded from the forms and applications page on this site. For more detailed information, you may contact Associate Planner I Freddy Carrillo at 805-517-6224.

2. How can I find out about current or new residential, commercial, and industrial projects in the city?

Go to Community Development Department
Status Reports page.

3. Whom do I contact if I want to purchase a home in the project located north of Moorpark College?

Go to the Community Development Status Reports page and open the Quarterly Status Report, which contains developer contact information for active projects in the city.

4. Whom do I contact if I would like to start a business in the new commercial center at New Los Angeles Avenue and Miller Parkway?

Go to the Community Development Status Reports page and open the Quarterly Status Report, which contains developer contact information for active projects in the city.

5. How can I find a particular project’s timeframe for completion?

Call the developer listed on the Quarterly Status Reports or call the case planner listed on the Permit Monitor.

6. I want to add a room on to my home. How do I get started?

You will need zoning clearance from the Planning Division (please call 805-517-6224 for more information) and a building permit from the Building and Safety Division (please call 805-517-6272 for more information). You may also need permits from the Engineering Division (please call 805-517-6256 for more information).

7. I am having major construction done on my home and need to schedule an inspection. Whom should I call?

Once you have obtained the necessary zoning clearance and building permits, you may call 805-517-6274 to request an inspection.

8. My neighbor has a lot of grading being done on his property and I’m not sure it’s legal. How do I find out?

Call the Engineering Division at 805-517-6256 or Code Compliance at 805-517-6232.

9. How do I find out about zoning regulations on my property?

You may access the City of Moorpark Municipal Code and Zoning Code through the City Clerk page, or call 805-517-6224 for assistance.

10. What are the required setbacks for a home from the property line?

The required setbacks for a home are typically 20 feet for the front, 15 feet for the rear, and 5 feet from the sides. These setbacks may vary if your home is within a residential planned development (RPD) zone. You can find out what zone you are in through the GIS link on this website or by calling 805-517-6224.

11. Where is a second dwelling unit allowed and what is the maximum allowable size?

A second dwelling unit is allowed, upon issuance of a zoning clearance, in residential zoned lots 10,890 square feet and greater as long as it meets the development requirements of the zone in which it is located.