Community Development — City Of Oxnard

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Community Development Services During COVID19
In response to state and federal directives, our public counter is closed until further notice. However, we have implemented remote processes to continue handling Building and Planning, Plan Checking and Inspections. Please continue to utilize our up-to-date and comprehensive online services.

The Community Development Department provides services in the areas of planning, building, development, engineering, economic development, traffic engineering, and transportation planning and public improvement inspections. Please see Divisions/Programs below for more information.

	Community Development Administration Responsible for the oversight and administration of the Community Development Department, and the implementation of Council policies.
	Building & Engineering oxnard.org/build 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. Typical Building & Engineering Services: Residential, commercial, industrial improvement information and permitting • Check the status on your submitted plan check • Building inspections • Building records • Building downloads • Solar installation, EV charging, plumbing, electrical, mechanical permits
	Planning Division oxnard.org/planning Planning & Environmental Services 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 when considering property additions or land use alterations. Typical Planning Services: • Zone Clearance (Business Applications) • Home Occupation permits (Home-Based Business) • Zoning Information • New Developments
	Economic Development oxnard.org/econdev Economic Development focuses on business retention, expansion, support and attraction. Provides resources and information that assists all local and prospective businesses. Supports workforce development. Typical Economic Development Services: • Business Development Including COVID-19 Resources • Oxnard Downtown • Economic Newsletter – Stay Up to date • Filming
	Code Compliance/Enforcement oxnard.org/code The Code Compliance Division is responsible for the enforcement of most of the City Codes, including building, zoning, advertising, and property maintenance codes. Typical Code Compliance Services: • Zoning and Building Code Compliance • Property safety, maintenance, and appearance • Commercial maintenance and appearance including signs, landscaping, etc. • Click here for a complete list of services.

Community Development is conveniently located in the Oxnard Service Center:
214 S. ‘C’ Street, Oxnard, CA 93030

Community Development operates during normal City business days and hours:
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Monday – Thursday) 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Alternate Fridays)