Planning — City Of Oxnard

Planning Division

COVID 19 NOTICE: In response to state and federal directives, our counter is closed to the public until further notice. However, we have implemented remote processes to continue handling Building and Planning, Plan Checking and Inspections

Planning permit entitlement processing services will continue. Application and plan (re)submittals can usually be facilitated remotely as follows:

General inquiries should be sent via email to Planning@oxnard.org. Please allow up to 2 business days for a response. Include your phone number so that a Planner may call you back.
For new applications, aside from Cannabis related permits, please contact us via email at Planning@oxnard.org. Planning staff will coordinate with the City Treasury Department to process payment and to send receipts. Large projects, complex plans and those drawn by licensed design professionals can be shipped with prior authorization. Requests for Home Occupation Permits, Temporary Use Permits, Zone Clearances, and smaller projects not requiring a licensed design professional may be submitted via email as long as they can be printed on 11″ x 17″ paper or smaller while maintaining a minimum typeface height of 1/8″.
For new Cannabis applications, call (805) 385-7863 for cannabis zoning clearance/verification and appointments. Otherwise, visit https://www.oxnard.org/cannabis-regulations/ or email cannabisinfo@oxnard.org The application window has been extended to April 23, 2020.
For existing applications, contact your assigned Case Planner by direct email.

Please check our website at www.Oxnard.org and City approved information on COVID19 for updates.

The Planning 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 General Plan, Housing Element, Zoning Ordinance, adopted Specific Plans, Local Coastal Plan, and the Coastal Zoning 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.

Oxnard Profile (PDF)

Planning Division is conveniently located in the Oxnard Service Center 214 S. ‘C’ Street, Oxnard, CA 93030

Planning & Environmental Services Manager: Scott Kolwitz

Questions?
Visit our FAQ page
Residential Topics
Commercial/Business Topics
Find your Zone
Zoning Codes (Ch16)
Coastal Zone Codes (Ch17)
Downtown Code
Industrial Codes (Ch16-160 New)
Temporary Use/Event Permit (PDF)
Click here for Building & Engineering information

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

Counter Hours:
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Monday – Thursday) / 9:00 AM –1:00 PM (Alternate Fridays)
Planning Staff will be available to process Home Occupation, Zone Clearance, and Temporary Use Permits during regular office hours.

News & Information

Ormond Beach Wetland Restoration: Feasibility Study (PDF)

Information on Ongoing Cannabis Regulations

2030 General Plan Consistency Re-zoning

Oxnard Affordable Housing Information, Incentives, and Assistance Including:
-All-Affordable Housing Opportunity Program (AAHOP)
-State Density Bonus (5 or more units)
–Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
-Inclusionary Housing Program (10 or more units)
-Programs that Assist Oxnard Residents to Own or Rent:
-Homebuyer Assistance
-Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC)
-Section 8 Assistance Program

SB 234 Family daycare homes (State of California link)

2013-2021 Mid-Cycle Housing Element Adopted October 2017

Information about the Oxnard Local Coastal Plan (FAQ)

Information on Short Term Rentals (STR)