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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
SEC. 16-660. PURPOSE AND INTENT.
SEC. 16-661. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 16-662. VACATION RENTAL PERMIT CAP, SEPARATION REQUIREMENT AND MAXIMUM RENTAL PERIOD.
SEC. 16-663. PERMIT REQUIRED.
SEC. 16-663.1. LIMITED TERM.
SEC. 16-663.2. OWNER REQUIREMENTS AND LIMITATIONS.
SEC. 16-663.4. INELIGIBLE DWELLINGS, STRUCTURES AND SPACES.
SEC. 16-664. PRE-PERMITTING INSPECTION.
SEC. 16-665. PERMIT APPLICATION, PROCESSING AND FEES.
SEC. 16-666. NUISANCE RESPONSE PLAN.
SEC. 16-667. OPERATIONAL STANDARDS.
SEC 16-667.1. LIMITS ON DURATION OF STAY.
SEC. 16-667.2. OCCUPANCY LIMITS.
SEC. 16-667.3. PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 16-667.4. NOISE.
SEC. 16-667.5. EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES.
SEC. 16-667.6. REFUSE.
SEC. 16-668. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 16-668.1. OWNER/PROPERTY MANAGER REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 16-668.2. PERMIT NOTIFICATION.
SEC. 16-668.3. INFORMATION IN RENTAL AGREEMENTS.
SEC. 16-668.4. INFORMATION IN ADVERTISEMENTS AND LISTINGS.
SEC. 16-668.5. POSTING INSIDE OF DWELLINGS.
SEC. 16-668.6. BUSINESS LICENSE; BUSINESS TAXES; TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX.
SEC. 16-668.7. INSURANCE.
SEC. 16-668.8. DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION.
SEC. 16-668.9. RECORD-KEEPING.
SEC. 16-669. INSPECTION AND MONITORING.
SEC. 16-669.1. INSPECTIONS.
SEC. 16-669.2. INSPECTION. MONITORING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT COSTS.
SEC. 16-670. PERMIT FEES.
SEC. 16-671. COMPLAINTS AND VIOLATIONS.
SEC. 16-671.1. COMPLAINTS.
SEC. 16-671.2. VIOLATIONS.
SEC. 16-672. REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF PERMIT.
SEC 16-673. VIOLATIONS DECLARED A PUBLIC NUISANCE.
SEC 16-674. EACH VIOLATION A SEPARATE OFFENSE.
SEC. 16-675. CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
SEC. 16-676. REMEDIES CUMULATIVE AND NOT EXCLUSIVE.
SEC. 16-677. APPEALS.
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. 16-667. OPERATIONAL STANDARDS.
   The following minimum operational standards specified shall apply to all homeshares and vacation rentals. All owners, renters, occupants and visitors of homeshares and vacation rentals shall comply with the operational standards. The owner(s) and permittee(s) of homeshares and vacation rentals are ultimately responsible for ensuring compliance with, and are liable for violations of, these operational standards.
(Ord. No. 2969)
SEC 16-667.1. LIMITS ON DURATION OF STAY.
   Vacation rental units may be rented for no more than 100 days during any calendar year. Notwithstanding any language in this section to the contrary, the 100-day annual cap per calendar year shall not apply to a dwelling unit within a development:
   (A)   That is subject to the Vacation Ownership and Time-share Act of 2004; and
   (B)   That became subject to the Vacation Ownership and Time-share Act of 2004 on or before January 1, 2019.
(Ord. No. 2969)
SEC. 16-667.2. OCCUPANCY LIMITS.
   (A)   Vacation rental overnight occupancy shall be limited to a maximum of two persons per bedroom occupying up to five bedrooms, plus two additional persons, up to a maximum of ten persons.
   (B)   Homeshares shall have a maximum of two bedrooms available for rental. Overnight occupancy shall be limited to a maximum of five rental guests.
   (C)   Inclusive of the owner(s) in the case of homeshares, the maximum number of total persons allowed on the property at any time shall not exceed the maximum overnight occupancy plus six additional persons. No person who is not staying overnight at the homeshare or vacation rental shall be on the property during the quiet hours stated in section 16-667.4(B).
   (D)   Homeshares and vacation rentals shall not be rented to more than one group at a time; no more than one rental agreement shall be effective for any given date.
   (E)   The primary occupant of a vacation rental shall be an adult 21 years of age or older. The primary occupant shall be legally responsible for compliance of all occupants of the unit and/or their guests with all provisions of this article and/or this code.
(Ord. No. 2969)
SEC. 16-667.3. PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
   (A)   Parking shall be provided on the property as follows:
      (1)   A minimum of one parking space for vacation rentals in a studio or one bedroom;
      (2)   A minimum of two parking spaces for homeshares and vacation rentals with two to four bedrooms; and
      (3)   A minimum of three parking spaces for homeshares and vacation rentals with five or more bedrooms.
   (B)   Permitted garages and driveways on the property shall be unobstructed and made available for renter parking.
(Ord. No. 2969)
SEC. 16-667.4. NOISE.
   (A)   No use or activity associated with a homeshare or vacation rental shall at any time create unreasonable noise or disturbance as provided in chapter 7, article XI - sound regulations of the Oxnard city code.
   (B)   Quiet hours shall be observed from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
   (C)   Pursuant to OCC section 7-147.1 the sale, offer to sell, use, or possession of fireworks is prohibited in the City of Oxnard and use by a tenant or guest of an STR is also a violation of this article.
(Ord. No. 2969)
SEC. 16-667.5. EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES.
   No homeshare or vacation rental property shall be rented or used for any event or activity attended by more persons than are allowed on the property pursuant to section 16-666.2, that violates any noise standard of section 16-666.4, or that violates any other standard or requirement of this article or any other local, State or federal law.
(Ord. No. 2969)
SEC. 16-667.6. REFUSE.
   Adequate waste collection facilities and services shall be provided for a homeshare or vacation rental at all times. Waste bins and refuse shall not be left within public view, except in proper containers for the purpose of collection on the scheduled collection day(s). The waste collection schedule and information about recycling and green waste separation and disposal shall be included in the rental agreement and posted conspicuously inside the rental unit.
(Ord. No. 2969)
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