Limoneira recognizes a local need for housing that it can help resolve. The Limco Del Mar property, encompassing approximately 221.4 acres, is strategically located within Ventura, surrounded by existing neighborhoods, making it an ideal candidate for infill development to significantly expand local housing opportunities.
The project at Limco Del Mar Ranch offers the opportunity for the development of new traditional residential neighborhoods, which would primarily consist of single-family homes, complementing the surrounding areas and diversifying the housing options available in Ventura.
Limoneira is fully committed to a comprehensive and transparent planning process, which will include several crucial steps:
The Limco Del Mar Ranch currently spans approximately 221.4 acres adjacent to the city of Ventura and serves as a significant agricultural asset for Limoneira, dedicated to the cultivation of lemons and avocados. This development planning process will include considerations for the neighboring Campbell property as well.
Limoneira Company was established in Ventura County, California, in 1893 by innovators who played a pivotal role in shaping the California citrus industry, including co-founding organizations like Sunkist Growers, Fruit Growers Supply, and Diamond Walnut. Today, Limoneira operates as a leading integrated agribusiness with 7,000 acres of agricultural land and operations spanning California, Arizona, and Argentina. The company maintains a strong commitment to stewardship and sustainability, integrating practices such as water conservation, solar energy, soil management, and integrated pest management, alongside active investments in community building and employee well-being. Limoneira is also a major employer in the agricultural sector, particularly for farm workers, with the Ventura County lemon industry alone employing a peak of 2,500 workers for harvesting, pruning, and farming.
The “Harvest at Limoneira Community” is a successful master-planned community in east Santa Paula, which serves as a testament to Limoneira’s experience in working with Ventura County communities to meet housing demands. This development not only provided critical housing inventory but also included a much-needed 35-acre Community Park and other amenities. It represents a well-planned expansion that revitalized Santa Paula, connected residents with new amenities and services, stimulated local revenues, and promoted growth by addressing housing needs. This project’s success, including unanimous Santa Paula City Council support and over $100 million committed by Limoneira towards city improvements, highlights the company’s ability to achieve positive community and economic impacts, including social equity and increased access to safe and affordable single-family homes. Notably, it was the first master-planned community of its size to receive public voter approval in Ventura County since the 1991 SOAR initiative, demonstrating a proven ability to balance development with open space preservation.
Ventura County has experienced a dramatic decline in housing production since the 1980s, with new permits per thousand people dropping from 7.1 to 1.5, severely restricting housing supply growth. This housing crisis has led to significant economic stagnation and population decline, negatively impacting local businesses and workforce retention. Addressing this shortage is vital for the region’s economic health and stability.
Infill development refers to the process of developing vacant or underutilized land within existing urban areas. It is strongly encouraged by state planning law because it allows for the cost-efficient provision of public services by leveraging existing infrastructure. Infill development stimulates economic growth by increasing property values and broadening the tax base for municipalities. It also creates jobs during both construction and post-construction phases by attracting new businesses and residents. Furthermore, infill projects stabilize neighborhoods by promoting compatible land uses and fostering vibrant, walkable, mixed-use communities that appeal to diverse residents.
The Limco Del Mar Project comes with its own water rights from the adjudicated Santa Paula Water Basin. These valuable water rights will secure access to water for both the residents of homes in the Limco Del Mar houses and also help the City of Ventura secure adequate water to meet its present and future water needs
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