CHAPTER 16: ZONING CODE
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
16-1. Content of the zoning ordinance
16-2. Interpretation of chapter
16-3. Violation of license or permit condition
16-4. Time limit for judicial review
16-5. Duties of officials/employees
ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS
16-10. Definitions
ARTICLE III. ZONES, USES AND REQUIREMENTS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
16-15. Zones established
16-16. Boundaries of zones shown on zoning map incorporated by reference
16-17. Rules for zones where boundaries uncertain
16-18. Usage limited to proper zone.
DIVISION 2. RESIDENTIAL ZONES
16-20. Purpose
16-21. Permit requirements for residential uses
16-22. Residential land uses by zone: residential land use matrix
16-23. Development standards
16-24. Special requirements specific to R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4
16-25. Special requirements specific to MH-PD
DIVISION 3. [RESERVED]
DIVISION 4. [RESERVED]
DIVISION 5. [RESERVED]
DIVISION 6. [RESERVED]
DIVISION 7. COMMERCIAL ZONES
16-105. Purpose
16-106. Permit requirements for commercial uses
16-107. Commercial land uses by zone: commercial land use matrix
16-108. Development standards
16-109. Special requirements specific to C-O, C-1, and C-2
DIVISION 8. [RESERVED]
DIVISION 9. [RESERVED]
DIVISION 10. DOWNTOWN ZONES
16-145. Regulations adopted by reference
16-146. [Reserved]
16-147. [Reserved]
16-148. Downtown allowed uses
DIVISION 11. INDUSTRIAL ZONES
16-160. Purpose and intent
16-161. Permit requirements for industrial uses
16-162. Non-industrial uses
16-163. Industrial land uses by zone: industrial land use matrix
16-164. Development standards
16-165. Special requirements specific to C-M, BRP, M-L, M-1, and M-2 Zones
16-166. Performance standards; general
16-167. Exceptions
16-168. Performance standards; specific
16-169. Industrial accessory uses: purpose and intent
16-170. Industrial accessory uses: office uses
16-171. Industrial accessory uses: commercial and retail uses
16-172. Industrial accessory uses: outdoor uses and storage/equipment
16-173. Development design review permit required for specific commercial cannabis activities
DIVISION 12. (RESERVED)
DIVISION 13. (RESERVED)
DIVISION 14. (RESERVED)
DIVISION 15. (RESERVED)
DIVISION 16. C-R COMMUNITY RESERVE ZONE
16-255. Purpose
16-256. Permitted uses
16-257. Related uses
16-258. Prohibited uses
16-259. Industrial service centers
16-260. Height permitted
16-261. Front yard
16-262. Side yard
16-263. Rear yard
16-264. Lot coverage
DIVISION 17. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (ADDITIVE) ZONE
16-270. Purpose
16-271. Modification of requirements of basic zone
16-272. Procedure to establish P-D zone
16-273. Procedure to obtain special use permit
16-274. Recordation of notice of issuance of special use permit
16-275. Minimum lot area
16-276. Modification of special use permit for planned development
16-277. Subsequent zone changes
16-278. Time limit for commencement of improvements
DIVISION 18. LOT SIZE ADDITIVE
16-285. Purpose
16-286. Lot size additive; definitions
16-287. Lot size additive; effect
16-288. Minimum requirements
DIVISION 19. AIRPORT HAZARD OVERLAY ZONE
16-290. Purpose and intent
16-291. Applicability
16-292. Airport sphere of influence defined
16-293. Review by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required
16-294. Aircraft hazard and land use risk assessment required
16-295. Aircraft hazard and land use risk assessment contents
16-296. Review by Oxnard Airport Authority
ARTICLE IV. STANDARDS FOR ALL ZONES
DIVISION 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
16-300. Front yard on through lots, irregular lots, and lots with multiple street frontage
16-301. Accessory structures and accessory buildings, exemptions
16-302. Authorized vehicle repair, storage, assembly or disassembly
16-303. Building heights
16-304. Cornice requirements
16-305. Extension of fire escapes into yards
16-306. Extension of open stairways and balconies
16-307. Extension of uncovered porches
16-308. Fences, hedges, height limitations; front yard
16-309. Fences, hedges, height limitations; side and rear yard
16-310. Fence limitations, commercial zones
16-311. Fence limitations, industrial zone
16-312. Fence types, prohibited and exemptions
16-313. Fence maintenance requirements
16-314. Fences, public property
16-315. Fences, schools
16-316. Fences, safety or emergency
16-317. Garage use for other than storage of vehicle
16-318. [Reserved]
16-319. Lot restrictions
16-320. On-site lighting
16-321. Porte cochere requirements
16-322. Solid waste disposal area and recycled materials collection area
16-323. Standards for siting antennas
16-324. Zone wall
DIVISION 2. PROHIBITIONS
16-330. General prohibitions
16-331. Multiplex motion picture theaters prohibited
16-332. Oil drilling prohibited in all zones; exception
16-333. Parking on residential property visible from public streets
ARTICLE V. SPECIFIC USE REQUIREMENTS
DIVISION 1. ADULT BUSINESSES
16-335. Purpose
16-336. Definitions
16-337. Location of adult businesses
16-338. Measurement of distance
16-339. Existing adult businesses
16-340. Adult business permit required
16-341. Investigation and action on application
16-342. Issuance of permit
16-343. Expiration of permit
16-344. Suspension of permit
16-345. Revocation of permit
16-346. Transfer of permit
16-347. Adult business employee license
16-348. Review of denial, suspension or revocation
16-349. Regulations pertaining to adult businesses with video booths
16-350. Restrictions regarding minors
16-351. Signs
16-352. Lighting
16-353. Hours of operation
16-354. Criminal penalties and additional remedies
16-355. Immunity from prosecution
DIVISION 2. ATTACHED DWELLING UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
16-360. Purpose and intent
16-361. Development standards
16-362. Design standards
16-363. Permit review
DIVISION 3. BED AND BREAKFAST USES
16-370. Purpose
16-371. Definitions
16-372. Limitations on locations
16-373. Type of permit required
16-374. Standards for traditional bed and breakfast (homestay)
16-375. Standards for bed and breakfast inns
DIVISION 4. COMMUNITY HOUSING CONVERSIONS
16-380. Purpose
16-381. Special use permit required
16-382. Requirements for filing
16-383. Completed filing
16-384. Copy to buyers
16-385. Hearing
16-386. Physical standards for conversions
16-387. Notices to tenants
16-388. Effect upon low and moderate income housing supply
16-389. Findings
DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP UNITS
16-395. Special use permit required
DIVISION 6. HOME OCCUPATIONS
16-400. Purpose
16-400.1 Applicability
16-401. Permit and license required
16-402. Permit initiation and expiration
16-403. Operating standards
16-404. Prohibited home occupations
16-405. Revocation
16-406. Appeal
DIVISION 7. (RESERVED)
DIVISION 7A. DENSITY BONUS AND RELATED INCENTIVES AND CONCESSIONS PROGRAM
16-410.1. Purpose
16-410.2. Definitions
16-410.3. Eligibility for density bonuses and incentives
16-410.4. Fees
16-410.5. Application required
16-410.6. Content of application
16-410.7. Effect of proposal for waiver or reduction of development standards
16-410.8. Density bonus allowance for housing development with affordable housing component
16-410.9. Density bonus for housing development with affordable housing component and child care facility
16-410.10. Density bonus for senior citizen housing development
16-410.11. Density bonus for land donation
16-410.12. Affordable housing incentives
16-410.13. Number of incentives granted
16-410.14. Criteria for denial of application for incentives
16-410.15. Waiver or modification of development standards
16-410.16. Parking standard modifications for qualified housing developments
16-410.17. Density bonus and affordable housing incentive program
16-410.18. Determination on density bonus and affordable housing incentive program requests
16-410.19. Affordable housing agreement and equity sharing agreement
16-410.20. Density bonus or incentive for condominium conversion projects
16-410.21. Enforcement provisions
16-410.22. Burden is on applicant
DIVISION 7B. (RESERVED)
DIVISION 7C. AFFORDABLE HOUSING -AHP AND -AHD ADDITIVE ZONES
16-420A. Intent
16-420B. Creation and selection of additive zones (-AHP and -AHD)
16-420C. Permitted uses
16-420D. Plan review and processing
16-420E. Affordability requirements
16-420F. Assistance for affordable projects
16-420G. Density of units
16-420H. Development standards
16-420I. Design standards
16-420J. Special development requirements
16-420K. Interpretation of this Division 7C
16-420L. Findings
DIVISION 8. INCENTIVES TO CONVERT APARTMENTS TO AFFORDABLE CONDOMINIUM UNITS
16-425. Purpose
16-426. Condominium density bonus or other incentives
16-427. Definitions
16-428. Fees
16-429. Preliminary proposal
16-430. Application for condominium density bonus permit
16-431. Supplementing application
16-432. Project design
16-433. Staff recommendation
16-434. Procedure to decide application
16-435. Continued affordability
DIVISION 9. LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES
16-440. Standards for large family day care homes
DIVISION 10. SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY
16-441. Intent and purpose
16-441.1. Applicability
16-441.2. Definitions
16-441.3. Development and operation standards
DIVISION 11. PLANNED RESIDENTIAL GROUPS
16-445. Special use permit required
16-446. Senior and/or senior assisted living residential facilities
DIVISION 12. RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
16-450. Intent and purpose
16-451. Applicability
16-452. Uses permitted
16-453. Development standards
16-454. Yards and setbacks
16-455. Distance between buildings
16-456. Maximum building height
16-457. Required off-street parking
16-458. Walls, fences, and landscaping
16-459. Signs
DIVISION 13. ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
16-465. Purpose and findings
16-465.1. Types of accessory dwelling units
16-466. Ministerial considerations
16-467. General standard for all accessory dwelling units
16-467.1. Types 1, 2A, 2B, 2C, 3 and 4 standards
16-467.2. Type 5 junior accessory dwelling unit standards
16-467.3. Type 6 multifamily structure standards
16-467.4. Type 7 applications that are a mix of ADU types
16-468. Off-street parking
16-469. Fire safety exception to setback requirements for accessory dwelling units
16-469.5. Accessory dwelling unit in specific plan zones
16-469.6. Exceptions for large lots with a proposal for new primary dwelling unit
DIVISION 14. SIGNIFICANT HERITAGE FEATURES
16-470. Procedures for designating significant heritage features
16-471. Findings necessary for designation as significant heritage feature
DIVISION 15. TEMPORARY USES
16-475. “Temporary use” defined
16-475.1. Exemptions
16-476. Permitted
16-477. Permit required; permit application; issuance of permit
16-478. Fee
16-479. Time limits
16-480. Expiration of use; removal of materials; bond required
16-481. Denial of permit; appeal
16-482. Signs
16-483. Prohibited uses
DIVISION 16. WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
16-485. Purpose
16-486. Applicability
16-487. Definitions
16-488. Approval process
16-489. Co-location
16-490. General requirements
16-491. Health and safety
16-492. Development standards
16-493. Removal of abandoned wireless communications facilities
16-494. Removal of wireless communications facilities within utility rights-of-way
16-495. Nonconforming wireless communications facilities
16-496. Modifications to existing wireless communications facilities
16-497. Modifications to development standards
16-498. Validation of proper operation
16-499. Violations
DIVISION 17. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
16-501. Purpose and intent
16-501.1. Applicability
16-501.2. Application requirements
16-501.3. Review authority
16-501.4. Review procedure
16-501.5. Findings and decision
16-501.6. Compliance with existing rules
16-502. Appeal of determination
16-502.1. [Reserved]
16-502.2. [Reserved]
16-502.3. Modifications
16-502.4. Time extensions
16-502.5 Discontinuance and revocation
16-503. Restrictive covenant
DIVISION 18. EMERGENCY SHELTERS
16-504. Emergency shelter development and operation standards
DIVISION 19. FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SALES
16-504.1 Purpose and intent
DIVISION 20. FIREARM RANGES
16-504.2 Purpose and intent
ARTICLE VI. NONCONFORMING USES
16-505. Intention of article
16-506. Definition, nonconforming building
16-507. Definition, nonconforming use
16-508. Building limitations
16-509. Land use limitations
16-510. When caused by reclassification
16-511. Exceptions
16-512. Council may order use changed or structure removed
16-513. Computation of time for removal of structure
16-514. Use may be continued when building destroyed; limitation
16-515. Appeal of decision regarding a nonconforming use or a nonconforming building
ARTICLE VII. PERMIT PROCEDURES
DIVISION 1. ZONE CLEARANCE PERMIT
16-520. Purpose and intent
16-520.1 Applicability
16-520.2 Permit and license required
16-520.3 Approval
16-520.4 Permit initiation and expiration
16-520.5 Revocation
16-520.6 Appeal
DIVISION 1A. SITE PLAN REVIEW PERMIT
16-523. Purpose and intent
16-523.1 Review authority
16-523.2 Procedure for site plan review
16-523.3 Review and decision
16-523.4 Required findings
16-523.5 Notice of action
16-523.6 Effective date of decision
16-523.7 Expiration date and extension
16-523.8 Application fee
16-523.9 Appeals
16-523.10 Modification to site plan review permit
16-523.11 As-built development
16-523.12 CEQA
DIVISION 2. DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT
16-525. Purpose and applicability
16-525.1. Review authority
16-525.2. Procedure for development design review
16-525.3. Public workshop on application
16-525.4. Hearing on application
16-525.5. Required findings
16-525.6. Conditions
16-525.7. Notice to applicant
16-525.8. Effective date of resolution
16-525.9. Expiration date and extension
16-525.10. Finality of decision
16-525.11. Appeal of decision to director; who may appeal; filing procedures; fee
DIVISION 3. SPECIAL USE PERMIT
16-530. Special use permits; when required; purpose
16-531. Requirements for granting
16-532. Conditions
16-533. Form and contents of application
16-534. Manner of initiating proceedings to obtain permit; reapplication
16-535. Application fee
16-536. Hearing on application; required
16-537. Notice of hearing
16-538. Time for holding
16-539. Continuance of hearings
16-540. Decision
16-541. Notice to applicant
16-542. Effective date of resolution
16-543. When applicant may exercise special use permit
16-544. Finality of decision
16-545. Appeal of decision to council; who may appeal; filing procedures; fee
16-546. Notice and time of hearing; certain actions suspended pending conclusion of appeal
16-547. Delivery of records to council
16-548. Review and hearing procedures; quorum
16-549. Decision of council generally; referral back to commission; no withdrawal before hearing
16-550. Notice
16-551. Finality
16-552. Revocation
16-553. Expiration date and extension
DIVISION 4. MODIFICATIONS TO SPECIAL USE PERMITS
16-560. Minor modifications
16-560.1. Required findings for minor modifications
16-561. Major modifications
16-561.1. Required findings for major modifications
DIVISION 5. VARIANCES
16-565. Variances; when permitted
16-566. Conditions on variances
16-567. Information accompanying application
16-568. Procedure
16-569. Expiration
ARTICLE VIII. CHANGE OF BOUNDARIES AND USES
16-575. Authorized
16-576. Procedure–how initiated; reapplication
16-577. Application form and contents
16-578. Fee
16-579. Hearing
16-580. Notice
16-581. Recommendation to city council
16-582. Continuance of hearing
16-583. When decision rendered
16-584. Report to council
16-585. Decision to be sent to applicant
16-586. Effect of failure of commission to act
16-587. Commission decision advisory only
16-588. Review by city council
16-589. Notice requirements
16-590. Conditional approval of reclassification of property
ARTICLE IX. ADVERTISING SIGNS
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
16-595. Purpose
16-596. Sign definitions
16-597. Noncommerical signs
DIVISION 2. PERMITS AND SPECIFICATIONS
16-600. Sign permits required
16-601. Sign area
16-602. Safety and maintenance
DIVISION 3. SIGN REGULATIONS IN SPECIFIC ZONES
16-605. Signs in residential zones
16-606. Signs in commercial office zone
16-607. Signs in neighborhood commercial zones
16-608. Signs in general commercial and industrial zones
16-609 Freeway adjacent digital display billboards
DIVISION 4. SIGN REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL ZONES
16-610. General restrictions
16-611. Nonconforming signs; abatement required; terms of abatement
16-612. Subdivision signs
ARTICLE X. OFF-STREET PARKING
DIVISION 1. GENERAL
16-615. Intent and purpose
16-616. Applicability of requirements
16-617. Status of existing developments [Reserved]
16-618. Status of previous approvals
16-619. Schedules of vehicle off-street parking [Reserved]
DIVISION 2. PARKING SPACE AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
16-620. Computation of off-street parking spaces
16-621. Increases and decreases in requirements
16-622. Schedule of vehicle off-street parking requirements
16-623. Schedule of bicycle parking requirements
16-624. Schedule of motorcycle parking requirements
16-625. Parking and loading requirements in redevelopment projects in a redevelopment area
16-626. Residential subterranean garages
DIVISION 3. VEHICLE TRIP REDUCTION
16-630. Definitions
16-631. Trip reduction measures
16-632. Transportation information
16-633. Carpool and vanpool spaces
DIVISION 4. PARKING AREA DESIGN
16-635. Parking plan submittal requirements
16-636. Design standards for vehicle parking areas
16-637. Design standards for bicycle parking
16-638. Dimensions of vehicular parking spaces
16-639. Dimensions of vehicle parking bays and aisles
16-640. Parking area landscape plans
16-641. Parking area landscape requirements
16-642. Parking area landscape maintenance
16-643. Parking area paving and construction standards
16-644. Off-street loading and unloading areas
16-645. Location of parking spaces
16-646. Landscaping for above-grade parking structures
16-647. Drive-through facilities
DIVISION 5. RELIEF FROM PARKING REQUIREMENTS
16-650. Appeal of decision regarding administrative relief
16-651. Administrative relief from parking provisions
ARTICLE XI. SHORT-TERM RENTAL UNITS
16-660. Purpose and intent
16-661. Definitions
16-662. Vacation rental permit cap, separation requirement and maximum rental period
16-663. Permit required
16-663.1. Limited term
16-663.2. Owner requirements and limitations
16-663.3. Ineligible dwellings, structures and spaces
16-664. Per-permitting inspection
16-665. Permit application, processing and fees
16-666. Nuisance response plan
16-667. Operational standards
16-667.1. Limits on duration of stay
16-667.2. Occupancy limits
16-667.3. Parking requirements
16-667.4. Noise
16-667.5. Events and activities
16-667.6. Refuse
16-668. Property management requirements
16-668.1. Owner/property manager requirements
16-668.2. Permit notification
16-668.3. Information in rental agreements
16-668.4. Information in advertisements and listings
16-668.5. Posting inside of dwellings
16-668.6. Business license; business taxes; transient occupancy tax
16-668.7. Insurance
16-668.8. Defense and indemnification
16-668.9. Record-keeping
16-669. Inspection and monitoring
16-669.1. Inspections
16-669.2. Inspection, monitoring and code enforcement costs
16-670. Permit fees
16-671. Complaints and violations
16-671.1. Complaints
16-671.2. Violations
16-672. Revocation or suspension of permit
16-673. Violations declared a public nuisance
16-674. Each violation a separate offense
16-675. Criminal penalties
16-676. Remedies cumulative and not exclusive
16-677. Appeals
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
(A) This chapter establishes the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare for the city. The city council does not intend this chapter to interfere with or abrogate or annul, any easement, covenant or other agreement.
(B) Where the provisions of this chapter impose greater restrictions against buildings or land, or upon the use thereof, or upon the height of buildings, or require larger open spaces than are imposed or required by other sections of this code, or other pertinent rules and regulations, or private easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this chapter shall control.
(`64 Code, Sec. 34-1)
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