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
SEC. 16-1. CONTENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE.
   (A)   The zoning ordinance of the city shall consist of this chapter.
   (B)   The area within the coastal zone, as established by the California Coastal Commission, shall be governed by chapter 17 of the code.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-1.2.1) (Ord. No. 2130)
SEC. 16-2. INTERPRETATION OF CHAPTER.
   (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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