Community Development

Divisions/Programs:

Community Development Administration oxnard.org/development
Responsible for the oversight and administration of the Community Development Department, and the implementation of Council policies.

Building & Engineering oxnard.org/build (805) 385-7925
Ensures the safety of new building construction and related infrastructure by verifying compliance with adopted codes, ordinances, policies, and design guidelines.  Projects are reviewed for compliance with California Building Codes, State laws, disabled access, energy conservation, green building standards, fire prevention, stormwater quality, and Public Works design criteria.

Building & Engineering Office Hours:
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Monday – Thursday) & 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Alternate Fridays)

Permit Technician Counter Hours:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Monday – Thursday) & 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Alternate Fridays)

Check-in no later than 2:30 in order to be served by a permit technician before 4 pm. New Permit Submittals & Permit Issuance will be limited to over-the-counter type. Due to the high number of plan checks, we are currently experiencing an extended turn around times. 

Over-the-Counter Plan Check Hours:
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Monday – Thursday) & 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Alternate Fridays)

Over-the-counter services may be limited due to staffing availabilty.

Planning Division oxnard.org/planning (805) 385-7858
Planning Division processes land use entitlements, ensuring compliance with land use, zoning, CEQA regulations, and the goals specified in the General Plan and other State legislative requirements. Planning Division assists with starting a new business or to modify an existing business. Check with Planning first when considering any residential, commercial or industrial project.

Typical Planning Services:
• Zone Clearance (Business Applications)
• Home Occupation permits (Home-Based Business)
• Zoning Information
• Additions
• New Developments

Planning Office Hours:
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Monday – Thursday) & 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Alternate Fridays)

Planning Counter Hours:
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Monday – Thursday) & 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Alternate Fridays)

Planning Staff is available to process Home Occupation and Zone Clearance Permits during normal business hours.

Code Compliance/Enforcement  oxnard.org/code (805) 385-7940
The Code Compliance Division is responsible for the enforcement of most of the City Codes, including building, zoning, advertising, and property maintenance codes.