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Oxnard, California Code of Ordinances
OXNARD, CALIFORNIA CODIFIED ORDINANCES
PREFACE
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL
CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 3: EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
CHAPTER 4: PUBLIC PROJECTS; PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING
CHAPTER 5: ANIMALS AND FOWL
CHAPTER 6: EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS, AND UNFAIR PRICING
CHAPTER 7: NUISANCES
CHAPTER 8: VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 9: ADVERTISING
CHAPTER 10: BINGO GAMES
CHAPTER 11: PERMITS
CHAPTER 12: GAMBLING
CHAPTER 13: ASSESSMENTS, FEES AND TAXES
CHAPTER 14: BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 15: SUBDIVISIONS
CHAPTER 16: ZONING CODE
ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
ARTICLE II. DEFINITIONS
ARTICLE III. ZONES, USES AND REQUIREMENTS
ARTICLE IV. STANDARDS FOR ALL ZONES
ARTICLE V. SPECIFIC USE REQUIREMENTS
ARTICLE VI. NONCONFORMING USES
ARTICLE VII. PERMIT PROCEDURES
ARTICLE VIII. CHANGE OF BOUNDARIES AND USES
ARTICLE IX. ADVERTISING SIGNS
ARTICLE X. OFF-STREET PARKING
ARTICLE XI. SHORT-TERM RENTAL UNITS
CHAPTER 17: COASTAL ZONING
CHAPTER 18: FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 19: PUBLIC WORKS
CHAPTER 20: TREES; SHRUBS
CHAPTER 21: UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
CHAPTER 22: WATER
CHAPTER 23: CABLE, VIDEO, AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS
CHAPTER 24: MOBILE HOME PARKS
CHAPTER 25: SURFACE MINING
CHAPTER 26: OXNARD PERMIT SIMPLICITY ACT
CHAPTER 27: TENANT PROTECTION AND RENT STABILIZATION
PARALLEL REFERENCES
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SEC. 16-320. ON-SITE LIGHTING.
   Lighting within physical limits of the area required to be lighted shall not exceed seven footcandles, nor be less than one footcandle at any point. A light source shall not shine upon, or illuminate directly any surface other than the area required to be lighted. No lighting shall be of a type or in a location that constitutes a hazard to vehicular traffic, either on private property or on abutting streets. The height of light standards shall not exceed 26 feet. To prevent damage from automobiles, standards shall be mounted on reinforced concrete pedestals or otherwise protected.
(`64 Code, Sec. 34-9.3) (Ord. No. 1376)
SEC. 16-321. PORTE COCHERE REQUIREMENTS.
   A porte cochere may be placed over a driveway in a side yard, provided such structure is not more than one story in height, is unenclosed on at least three sides and is entirely open except for the necessary supporting columns and reasonable architectural features.
(`64 Code, Sec. 34-16)
SEC. 16-322. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AREA AND RECYCLED MATERIALS COLLECTION AREA.
   All lots or parcels shall provide adequate and accessible disposal areas for solid waste, as defined herein. All applications for new development approval for commercial, industrial or institutional uses or for residential uses involving five or more residential units, shall specify in the building plans sufficient space for the collection of recycled materials. The number and location of solid waste storage areas and collection areas for recycled materials shall be specified in all permits, as required by the city's solid waste division. The solid waste disposal area and recycled material collection area shall be properly screened from public streets by a fence not less than six feet in height constructed to adopted city standards.
(`64 Code, Sec. 34-9.4) (Ord. No. 1376, 2372)
SEC. 16-323. STANDARDS FOR SITING ANTENNAS.
   (A)   Height limitations - See section 16-303.
   (B)   Location -
      (1)   Satellite television antennas for residential use shall be located only in the rear of a lot and shall not cover more than 40 percent of the required rear yard area in aggregate with any other rear yard projection. Upon showing by the applicant that usable satellite signal cannot be obtained from such rear yard area, the antenna may be located elsewhere on the property provided that an administrative permit is obtained prior to such installation. No more than two satellite antennas shall be permitted on a single-family lot.
      (2)   Grounded radio antennas and standard television antennas either freestanding or attached shall not be sited in any required front, corner, or side yard. Such antennas shall not cover more than 40 percent of the required rear yard area in aggregate with any other projection or accessory structure.
   (C)   Screening - All such antennas shall have the supporting structures screened to a height of six feet above grade by use of landscaping or walls to reduce visual impacts on surrounding properties and public streets.
   (D)   Construction - All such antennas and the construction and installation thereof shall conform to applicable city building and electrical codes and shall meet all manufacturer's specifications, be of noncombustible and corrosion-resistant material, and shall be erected in a secure, wind-resistant manner. Satellite television antennas shall not exceed a diameter of 12½ feet.
(`64 Code, Sec. 34-8.1) (Ord. No. 2152, 2539)
SEC. 16-324. ZONE WALL.
   A solid masonry or concrete wall not less than six feet nor more than eight feet in height shall be erected between commercially zoned property and abutting residentially zoned property at the time that any building or structure is erected on the commercial property. The height of the wall shall be the vertical distance measured from the top of the wall to the lowest point to grade within three feet of such wall on the commercially zoned property. The wall shall be constructed on or immediately adjacent to the line dividing the residential and commercial properties. Any fence constructed in accordance with this section need not comply with the height requirements of section 16-309. A new wall shall not be required where there is an existing wall which substantially conforms to this section on the abutting residential property. If the existing wall on abutting residential property is the only wall that conforms to this section, and it is removed, a new wall shall be required.
(`64 Code, Sec. 34-9.1) (Ord. No. 1376)
DIVISION 2. PROHIBITIONS
SEC. 16-330. GENERAL PROHIBITIONS.
   Except as may be specifically provided in individual zones, the following prohibitions shall be in force:
   (A)   Area and yard regulations. No building shall be erected, nor shall any existing building be moved, structurally altered, added to, enlarged, reconstructed or rebuilt, nor shall any open spaces surrounding any building be encroached upon or reduced in any manner except in conformity with the building site requirements and the area and yard regulations established by this chapter for the zone in which such building is located.
   (B)   Height limit. No building shall be erected, nor shall any existing building be moved, structurally altered, added to or enlarged, to exceed in height the limit established by this chapter for the zone in which such land, building or premises is located.
   (C)   Nonconforming use limitation. While a nonconforming use exists on any lot no other use of more restricted classification shall be permitted, even though such other use would otherwise be a conforming use.
   (D)   Use limitation in zones. No building or other improvement shall be erected or moved onto any lot or other parcel of real property, and no existing building shall be moved into, reconstructed, structurally altered, added to or enlarged, nor shall any land, building improvement or premises be used, or arranged, for any purpose other than a use permitted in the zone in which the same are located.
   (E)   Yard limitation. No yard or other open space provided about any building complying with the regulations of this chapter or amendments thereto shall be considered as providing a yard or open space for any other building or structure.
   (F)   Cannabis-related uses. No cannabis-related uses are allowed.
(`64 Code, Sec. 34-34) (Ord. No. 2929)
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