Planning

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 Plan
Coastal Ordinance

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 and resources including plan check status click here.

How to Contact Us:

Include the following information during your request:

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

Planning Division Email: planning@oxnard.org

Planning Division Phone: (805) 385-7858

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

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