Coastal Short-Term Rental (STR) Regulations
The 60-day "Temporary Short Term Rental" and "Grandfathered Property Short Term Rental" application windows will be open from January 11, 2021 to March 11, 2021. The "Non-Grandfathered Property Short Term Rental" application window will open after the close of the "Temporary Short Term Rental" and "Grandfathered Property Short Term Rental" application windows Temporary Short Term Rental The adopted regulations (Ordinance No. 2986), included a temporary STR permit for homeowners who were operating in Oxnard prior to March 25, 2019. The temporary STR clause did not require the payment of Transient Occupancy Tax, it only required proof showing the operation of an STR prior to March 25, 2019. -The...
Planning Guides, Resources, & Programs
Resource Description 2030 General Plan The City of Oxnard 2030 General Plan goals and policies with supporting documents and background information. Affordable Housing Affordable housing information, requirements, incentives, assistance, including information on ADUs. Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities Master Plan Master Plan describes policies, goals, and objectives for city-wide system (BPFMP). Business Information A complete guide to starting a business in Oxnard Cannabis Regulations Information on cannabis information and applications. CEQA Guidelines Oxnard CEQA guidelines and information. Climate Action & Adaption Plan (CAAP) The CAAP presents an inventory of GHG emissions originating from the City, and sets forth strategies and actions...
8/27/19: City Wins American Planning Association California Chapter’s Award of Excellence Titled ‘Hard-Won Victories – Power Struggle: How Oxnard Turned the Tide of California’s Energy Future’
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 27, 2019 NEWS MEDIA CONTACT: Jeffrey Lambert, Community Development Director Jeffrey.Lambert@Oxnard.org,(805) 901-4229 CITY OF OXNARD RECEIVES AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION CALIFORNIA CHAPTER’S AWARD OF EXCELLENCE TITLED “HARD-WON VICTORIES: POWER STRUGGLE: HOW OXNARD TURNED THE TIDE OF CALIFORNIA’S ENERGY FUTURE” Oxnard, California – Oxnard Community Development Director Jeffrey Lambert announces the City of Oxnard’s receipt of the American Planning Association California Chapter’s (APACA) Award of Excellence. The City received the award titled “Hard-Won Victories Award: Power Struggle: How Oxnard Turned the Tide of California’s Energy Future.” This award will be presented at the APACA’s annual conference in Santa...
6/28/18: Oxnard to Receive $9.5 Million from the State for Emergency Repairs to Wastewater Treatment Plant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2018 Spanish version below/Traducciòn al Español abajo NEWS MEDIA CONTACTS: Carri Karuhn, Manager of Media Relations/Community Outreach 805-385-7593, carri.karuhn@oxnard.org Oxnard to Receive $9.5 Million from the State for Emergency Repairs to Wastewater Treatment Plant Oxnard, California – The Governor's office has approved the State of California budget which includes the allocation of $9.5 million toward the City of Oxnard’s aging Wastewater Treatment Plant. This was a year-long, joint effort across the State Legislature to help the City of Oxnard fund emergency repairs to its plant. Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin led the efforts to allocate the funding for...
Planning Handouts & Applications
Planning Handouts & Applications Application Forms & Guides Land Use Application Form [View File] - (132 KB) Development Permit Application Requirements [View File] - (228 KB) Supplemental Project Information Questionnaire [View File] - (92 KB) Supplemental Project Information (Questionnaire Reasonable Accommodations) [View File] - (60 KB) Over The Counter Minor Modification Permit The Over The Counter Minor Modification Permit (MOTC) is an administrative permit for scopes of work that don't intensify the land use and are consistent with Oxnard's General Plan. Examples of projects that must apply for this permit are a change of the exterior paint job, fencing,...
Oxnard Public Library Local History Collection
Oxnard Architecture Video! View our fair city's architecture, created and narrated by one of Oxnard's own librarians! Your browser does not support the video tag. See the slideshow version of the video here. Oxnard Public Library Local History Room 251 South 'A' Street Oxnard, CA 93030 (805) 385-7532 Downtown Oxnard The Oxnard Public Library is dedicated to the preservation of local history and culture. Oxnard has a rich cultural history dating back to the days of the California ranchos. The Local History Collection is housed in the Special Collection Room in the Main Library. All related materials may be viewed...
Oxnard Local Coastal Program Update
Local Coastal Program (LCP) Upcoming Virtual Meeting The purpose of this meeting is to: Share information about the project and what work has been conducted, including purpose, topics to be addressed, timeline, community engagement program, California Coastal Commission's new guidelines, and state requirements for LCP updates. Gather community input on questions, ideas, and concerns to inform initial studies for the LCP Update. Solicit initial input on types of sea level rise vulnerabilities, which will be considered in the sea level rise assessment and adaptation planning. Secure information on the best ways to gather information to involve the Oxnard community, including...
Planning Commission
Planning Commission The mission of Oxnard’s Planning Division is to create, preserve and enhance the quality of the City’s natural and built environments through the implementation of the General Plan, zoning ordinance, adopted specific plans, Local Coastal Plan, and the coastal zoning ordinance. The Planning Commission’s role is to make sound land use decisions supporting the mission statement. 2024 Planning Meeting Calendar Commissioners Ronald Arruejo – Chair Vincent Stewart – Vice-Chair Katherine Connelly – Commissioner Miguel Lopez –Commissioner Steve Nash – Commissioner James Schuelke – Commissioner Anna Zielsdorf – Commissioner A qualified candidate must reside in Oxnard, and should have the following traits: An impartial interest except...
About Short-Term Rentals
Background/History January 11 – March 11, 2021 An application window for Short Term Rental Temporary and Grandfathered Application was opened. The following information summarizes the actions the City has taken in regards to the regulation of Short Term Rentals in the City of Oxnard. All public hearings were recorded and can be viewed on the City Meetings webpage. December 10, 2020 [Revised] On Thursday, December 10th the California Coastal Commission determined, by a unanimous vote, that the Executive Director’s determination that the action taken by the City of Oxnard (acknowledging receipt and acceptance of, and agreement with the Commission’s certification of...