Ventura, Calif. – The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC), in cooperation with other jurisdictions, agencies and organizations in Ventura County, is preparing a Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) to address compatibility planning around Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), including NBVC Point Mugu, NBVC Port Hueneme, and NBVC San Nicolas Island. The goal of the JLUS is to reduce current and potential compatibility issues between NBVC and surrounding areas while accommodating new growth and economic development, protecting public health and safety, and sustaining the operational missions of NBVC.

Residents throughout Ventura County will have an opportunity to provide their input at several points during the development of the JLUS. In order to develop a JLUS that is responsive to local needs, input from the public is critical. The first workshop will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at the Camarillo library (4101 E. Las Posas Road). It will begin at 6:30 pm and last up to two hours.

Funded by the Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment, the NBVC JLUS is intended to foster collaboration between the NBVC and the surrounding community regarding land use while preserving NBVC’s ability to perform both current and future missions. Potential topics of discussion include land use, safety zones, noise, air quality, sensitive biological resources, and roadway capacity.

“Naval Base Ventura County is one of the county's greatest economic resources. The Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC), in its role as the Airport Land Use Commission, looks forward to engaging the Ventura County community in constructive dialogue supporting the continued economic vitality of NBVC. By facilitating dialogue with the surrounding communities as well as the general public, we can work collaboratively to identify areas of current or future concern and develop viable solutions,” noted Darren Kettle, VCTC Executive Director. “While the upcoming public workshops are an important starting point for discussions regarding the future of NBVC, persons interested in the NBVC JLUS can also monitor project progress and share their opinions by visiting the project website at www.nbvcjlus.org,” added Kettle.

The Ventura County Transportation Commission is the regional transportation planning agency committed to keeping Ventura County moving. Program information is available at goventura.org.