Planning — City Of Oxnard

Planning & Environmental Services Division

Starting Tuesday, June 15, the Service Center will reopen to the public for in-person services during modified hours of operation. When visiting City buildings, community members must wear a mask and follow social distancing protocols.

Modified Hours: Monday – Thursday and Open Fridays 8 am – 12pm

Walk-up services available at the Planning counter:

Brief general inquiries
ADU questions or application drop-offs
HOP applications

Online services:

Appointments with Planners
Land Use Application (entitlement) submittals and appointments
General inquiries
Records research request
ADU submittals and reviews
Zone Clearance ZNCL and Home occupation HOP submittals
Zone Clearance ZNCL application drop-offs

The Planning & Environmental Services Division is part of the Community Development Department and works closely with the community, decision-makers, and other departments in the City to provide comprehensive planning services. Our mission: to create, preserve and enhance the quality of the City’s natural and built environments through the implementation of the following:
General Plan
Housing Element
Zoning Ordinance
Specific Plans
Local Coastal Program (update)
Coastal Ordinance

The Planning Division is here to help assist you with establishing a new business, modifying an existing business, starting residential, commercial, or industrial projects.

Planning Quick Guides

RESIDENTIAL		COMMERCIAL		GENERAL
	Residential Topics		Commercial/Business Topics		Planning FAQs
	Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)		Zone Clearance Permit (ZNCL)		Zoning Information
	Affordable Housing Programs		Signage Information		Zoning Codes
	Home Based Business Permits (HOP)		Starting A Business		Downtown Code Information
	Sheds & Accessory Structures		Industrial Uses		Temporary Use Permit TUP (PDF)
	Building Information				Short Term Rentals (STR)
For non-planning building permit information click here.

How to Contact Us:

For immediate information, use the Quick Guide above or Planning FAQ.

Include the following information during your request:

Address or location you are inquiring.
Your specific question.
A phone number (if you wish to be contacted by phone).

For non-planning building permit information and resources including plan check status click here.

Planning Division Phone: (805) 385-7858

Planning Division Email: planning@oxnard.org

Planning Division Office Hours

Monday – Thursday
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Alternate Fridays
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

View Calendar

Planning Division Location

Oxnard Service Center 214 S. ‘C’ Street, Oxnard, CA 93030

Planning & Environmental Services Manager: Scott Kolwitz