Economic Development News

Whether you’re just thinking about getting started or are ready to tackle every detail, permitting your business in Camarillo can sometimes feel overwhelming. In Camarillo, we’re all about supporting businesses, both small and large, right from the beginning. In this article, explore the steps needed establish a business here in the city. Step 1: Choose…

The City Council approved an amendment to the Camarillo Municipal Code Chapters 10.34, 19.04, 19.22, 19.28, 19.30, and 19.44, supports life sciences and advanced technology industries. The zoning ordinance amendment (ZOA) expressly allows for advanced technology and life science companies greater flexibility to set up shop in Camarillo’s L-M, M-1, and P-O zones. Some notable…

Camarillo’s new Get To Yes consultation team consists of staff from the Economic Development, Community Development, Public Works, and Building and Safety departments. By bringing all these resources together in one place, companies are empowered to get any planning issues resolved more quickly – meaning their project can get off the ground faster. The team…

After a lengthy period of legal proceedings, the City of Camarillo announced in February 2026 that Costco is officially coming to our community. The highly anticipated development will feature a 160,000-square-foot Costco warehouse and a 32-pump gas station located at the west end of Camarillo Town Center (south of the 101 and west of Home…