Planning — City Of Oxnard

Planning & Environmental Services Division

Notices:

City offices wil be closed March 30 & 31

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 (PDF) Coastal Ordinance

**Planning How-to Guides**

RESIDENTIAL		COMMERCIAL		GENERAL
	Residential Topics		Commercial/Business Topics		Planning FAQs
	Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)		Business 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 Zone Use Information		Temporary Use Permit TUP (PDF)
	Building & Construction Information				Short Term Rentals (STR)

How to Contact Us:

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).

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

For immediate information: Use the How-to Guide above or Planning FAQ.

Submitting Plans and Applications

All Planning Division application/project submitals are accepted by in-person vistits only.
If you are looking to submit an application or plans for a building or construction permit, 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

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

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Planning Division Location

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

To view current waiting times, click here.