Planning — City Of Oxnard

Planning & Environmental Services Division

Notices:

Due to staffing shortages effective 11/28 Counter Hours will be reduced until further notice to 8 AM-12 PM.

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 Coastal Plan Land Use Coastal Ordinance

**Planning How-to Guides**

RESIDENTIAL		COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL		GENERAL
	Residential Guides & Information		Commercial/Industrial Guides & Information		Planning FAQs
	Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)		Business Zone Clearance Permit (ZNCL)		Zoning Codes
	Home Based Business Permits (HOP)		Signage Information		Downtown Code Information
	Sheds & Accessory Structures		Starting A Business		Temporary Use Permit TUP (PDF)
	Building Permit Information		Industrial Zone Use Information		Short Term Rentals (STR)

How to Contact Us:

Include the following information during your request:

Address or location you are inquiring for zoning questions.
Your specific question.
If you are looking for building or construction information click here.
For immediate information use the How-to Guide above or Planning FAQ.

Planning Division Email: planning@oxnard.org Planning Division Phone: (805) 385-7858

Submitting Plans and Applications

All Planning Division land-use application/project submitals are accepted by in-person visits only.
For information regarding building or construction permits, click here.

Plan Your Visit

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday Alternate Fridays
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Counter Service Hours

Monday – Thursday Alternate Fridays
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

View Calendar

To view current waiting times, click here.

Planning Division Location

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