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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
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. 17-14. R-3-C, COASTAL MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY, SUB-ZONE.
   (A)   Purpose - The purpose of the R-3-C sub-zone is to provide an area of medium-density family multiple dwellings and new development for existing multiple-family residential neighborhoods, particularly in order to preserve existing low- to moderate-income housing within the city's coastal zone. Development within the R-3-C sub-zone shall be consistent with the policies of the Oxnard coastal land use plan.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.5.1)
   (B)   Permitted uses - The following are permitted uses in the R-3-C sub-zone:
      (1)   Single-family dwellings placed on a permanent foundation;
      (2)   Accessory buildings and structures located on the same lot;
      (3)   Adult day care facilities serving no more than six adults;
      (4)   Home occupations;
      (5)   Child care centers serving no more than six children;
      (6)   Congregate living health facilities of no more than six beds;
      (7)   Large family day care homes that the planning manager finds to comply with the standards set out in section 16-440;
      (8)   Residential care facilities for the elderly serving no more than six persons; and
      (9)   Small residential health or care facilities that conform to city ordinances restricting building heights, setbacks, lot dimensions, placement of signs and other matters applicable to dwellings of the same type in the same zone, and that provide services to no more than six persons, or to no more than eight children in the case of a small family day care home.
      (10)   Short-term rentals consistent with section 17-53.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.5.2)
   (C)   Conditionally permitted uses - The following uses are permitted subject to the approval of a coastal development permit pursuant to the provisions of article V:
      (1)   Multiple-family dwellings;
      (2)   Townhouses, condominiums, community ownership projects and attached and semi-attached dwellings on a permanent foundation;
      (3)   Vacation timeshare developments that participate in the transfer of development rights program;
      (4)   Adult day care facilities serving more than six adults;
      (5)   Child care centers serving more than six children;
      (6)   Congregate living health facilities of more than six beds; and
      (7)   Residential care facilities for the elderly serving more than six persons.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.5.3)
   (D)   Property development standards -
      (1)   Maximum building height: three stories, not to exceed 35 feet.
      (2)   Minimum lot area: 2,400 square feet per dwelling unit. No more than two units on lots having an average width of less than 60 feet. No more than one unit on lots having an average width of less than 40 feet. Lots of record prior to May 21,1981, which have a minimum of 4,800 square feet may contain three dwelling units, provided minimum width is met.
      (3)   Minimum lot width: 60 feet.
      (4)   Interior yard space: 25% of lot area; minimum dimension of 15 feet.
      (5)   Front yard setback: 20 feet; 15 feet if all vehicle access is off alley.
      (6)   Rear yard setback: 25 feet.
      (7)   Side yard setback:
         (a)   Interior and street side yard: five feet for one- and two-story structures; 10 feet for three-story structures.
         (b)   Reverse corner side yards: 1/2 of front yard of abutting lot, not to be less than 10 feet.
      (8)   Accessory buildings: may occupy any portion of rear yard if located at least six feet from main structure, if has no more than one story in height, and if set back a minimum of 15 feet from any alley or way.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.5.4)
   (E)   Special requirements - 25% of required interior yard space may be on building decks having a minimum dimension of 10 feet and a minimum area of 200 square feet.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.5.5)
   (F)   Applicable provisions - All uses shall be subject to the applicable standards of this chapter, including standards contained in the following sections:
      (1)   Section 17-5, General requirements;
      (2)   Article III, Specific Coastal Development and Resource Standards;
      (3)   Article IV, General Coastal Development and Resource Standards; and
      (4)   Article V, Administration.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.5.6)
(Ord. No. 2034, 2122, 2145, 2671, 2716, 2970, 2986)
SEC. 17-15. CPC, COASTAL PLANNED COMMUNITY, SUB-ZONE.
   (A)   Purpose -
      (1)   The purpose of the CPC sub-zone is to provide a method which will ensure the orderly development of a large scale mixed-use planned development on property located in an area bounded by Wooley Road on the north, Edison Canal on the west, Hemlock Street on the south and Victoria Avenue on the east in accordance with the provisions of the Oxnard coastal land use plan.
      (2)   The provisions of this sub-zone shall apply exclusively to the property zoned CPC as designated on the official Oxnard Shores Land Use Map of the certified Oxnard coastal land use plan.
      (3)   The CPC sub-zone is further intended to provide for the integration of residential, visitor-serving commercial, school, and public recreational and open space uses consistent with the certified Oxnard coastal land use plan; to provide for appropriate public access to the extensions of the inland waterway; and to provide a development which will optimize the utilization of property to conserve energy and promote the efficient use of limited resources.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.6.1)
   (B)   Permitted uses - The following are permitted uses in the CPC sub-zone:
      (1)   Agriculture and aquiculture; and
      (2)   Passive recreation uses both on land and water.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.6.2)
      (3)   Short-term rentals consistent with section 17-53.
   (C)   Other uses, coastal development permit or development review required - Residential, visitor-serving commercial, school, and public passive and active recreation uses may be permitted subject to the adoption of a specific plan for the planned unit development which shall establish the development pattern for the project site. Permitted and conditionally permitted uses shall then be allowed subject to the provisions of the Oxnard coastal land use plan and the general provisions of this chapter. Permitted and conditionally permitted uses shall be only those allowed in the R-W-1, R-W-2, R-2-C, R-3-C, CNC, CVC and RC zones. In addition, a public elementary school facility may be a conditionally permitted use subject to the development standards and provisions of the CNC sub-zone and the Mandalay Bay Specific Plan. (`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.6.3)
   (D)   Specific plan required - Pursuant to the policies of the Oxnard coastal land use plan, a specific plan for the entire property designated PUD-C shall be prepared and adopted prior to the issuance of any development permits or land divisions for development on the project site. The specific plan shall provide for development of the property in accordance with Policies 4, 5, and 24 of the Oxnard coastal land use plan, specifically, and with other general policies of the Oxnard coastal land use plan.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.6.4)
   (E)   Specific plan contents -
      (1)   The specific plan shall contain the following components:
         (a)   Access and recreation component - The specific plan shall contain a component which identifies standards for improvements and quantifies the amount of land provided for lateral and vertical access, public recreation, and open space facilities and areas, such as parks, beaches, public marinas, and bikeways. All access shall be in accordance with the certified Oxnard coastal land use plan.
         (b)   Soil transfer program - The specific plan shall require the provision of a soil transfer program upon submittal of the tentative map for each phase as required by Policy 5 of the Oxnard coastal land use plan.
         (c)   Project land use map - The specific plan shall contain a map of the location and amount of specific uses and densities for land and water areas for the entire CPC designated property required by the Oxnard coastal land use plan.
         (d)   Circulation component - The specific plan shall contain a circulation plan which identifies all public streets which will support the proposed project and the location of bike paths and other alternative circulation improvements, including those related to public transportation. An accompanying text shall identify the types of street and intersection improvements that are necessary. Street cross-sections shall be provided, and the location of all required or proposed public parking areas serving public accessways shall be shown.
         (e)   Buffering and setback component - The specific plan shall contain illustrations and text establishing the nature and location of building setbacks from thoroughfare and collector streets and from the waterway. In addition, the plan shall include descriptions and cross-sections of urban use buffers as required for the project by the Oxnard coastal land use plan in accordance with Policy 4.
         (f)   Urban design and landscape component - The specific plan shall contain illustrations and text as necessary to identify the relationships between major design elements which shall establish the character of the development. Elements to be identified shall include, but not be limited to: view corridors; access and circulation corridors; public recreation use areas and facilities (including beaches, plazas, boardwalks, etc.); overall project landscaping character; overall project architectural character; preliminary streetscape plan; project entries; and gateways.
         (g)   Master utility and drainage facility component - The specific plan shall contain illustrations and text indicating the preliminary proposals and phasing for interim and ultimate sewer and storm water drainage facilities and street improvements.
         (h)   Phasing component - The specific plan shall contain illustrations and text indicating the phasing sequence for development and public access dedication and improvements.
      (2)   The specific plan for the planned unit development shall consist of text and illustrations providing adequate data and criteria to fully express the proposed standards and character of development.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.6.5)
   (F)   Land use access - The specific plan for the planned unit development shall provide for the amounts of visitor-serving commercial, public recreation, and water use areas required by Policy 24 of the Oxnard coastal land use plan. The specific plan shall also provide for the amounts of vertical and lateral access required by Policy 24 of the coastal land use plan and consistent with the access provisions of this chapter.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.6.6)
   (G)   Findings - In addition to the findings contained in section 17-57, the specific plan for the planned unit development may be approved only if the following findings of fact are made:
      (1)   The specific plan for the planned unit development provides the appropriate percentage of visitor-serving commercial, public recreation and water area as required by the Oxnard coastal land use plan.
      (2)   The specific plan for the planned unit development provides the appropriate amount of area of vertical and lateral access as required by the Oxnard coastal land use plan.
      (3)   The specific plan for the planned unit development contains a soil transfer program consistent with the policies of the Oxnard coastal land use plan.
      (4)   The specific plan for the planned unit development is consistent with all other applicable policies of the Oxnard coastal land use plan.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.6.7)
   (H)   Permits required - No new development or initiation of any conditionally permitted use shall be allowed on any area covered by the planned unit development until the following actions have occurred:
      (1)   The property proposed for development has been zoned CPC.
      (2)   A specific plan that conforms with the provisions of this article and the policies of the Oxnard coastal land use plan has been prepared and adopted for the entire property designated CPC.
      (3)   A coastal development or development permit review has been granted by the city in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.6.8)
   (I)   Application of planned unit development - Concurrent with any application for a land division, or as required above, a coastal development permit shall be approved which shall serve as the application for a planned unit development. Development standards and regulations which differ or vary from the standards of the coastal sub-zones to be applied may be proposed and adopted as provisions of the coastal development permit.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.6.9)
   (J)   Applicable provisions - All uses shall be subject to the applicable standards of this chapter, including standards contained in the following sections:
      (1)   Section 17-5, General requirements;
      (2)   Article III, Specific Coastal Development and Resource Standards;
      (3)   Article IV, General Coastal Development and Resource Standards; and
      (4)   Article V, Administration.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.6.10)
(Ord. No. 2034, 2716, 2816, 2868, 2970, 2986)
SEC. 17-16. MHP-C, COASTAL MOBILE HOME PARK, SUB-ZONE.
   (A)   Purpose - The purpose of the MHP-C sub-zone is to implement Policy No. 65 of the Oxnard coastal land use plan relating particularly to the preservation of low to moderate income housing within the city's coastal zone, which states: “Existing mobile home parks shall not be demolished or converted to another use, including purchase mobile home lots, unless an equal or greater number of comparably priced housing units are built in the coastal zone to replace the demolished or converted units.”
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.7.1)
   (B)   Permitted uses - The following uses shall not result in the reduction of two or more mobile home spaces and are permitted only within existing mobile home parks:
      (1)   Mobile homes for single-family use only;
      (2)   Common recreation facilities and structures; and
      (3)   Accessory structures normally incidental to and contained within mobile home parks.
      (4)   Adult day care facilities serving no more than six adults;
      (5)   Child care centers serving no more than six children;
      (6)   Congregate living health facilities of no more than six beds;
      (7)   Large family day care homes that the Planning Manager finds to comply with the standards set out in section 16-440;
      (8)   Residential care facilities for the elderly serving no more than six persons; and
      (9)   Small residential health or care facilities that conform to city ordinances restricting building heights, setbacks, lot dimensions, placement of signs and other matters applicable to dwellings of the same type in the same zone, and that provide services to no more than six persons, or to no more than eight children in the case of a small family day care home.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.7.2)
   (C)   Conditionally permitted uses - The following uses are permitted subject to the approval of a coastal development plan pursuant to the provisions of article V: common recreational facilities, structures, and accessory uses normally associated with a mobile home park which would result in a reduction of two or more mobile home spaces within an existing mobile home park; and congregate living health facilities of seven to 15 beds.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.7.3)
   (D)   Property development standards - Mobile home space requirements:
      (1)   Minimum mobile home lot area: 3,000 square feet.
      (2)   Front yard setback: 10 feet from mobile home space line.
      (3)   Side yard setback: 10 feet from mobile home space line.
      (4)   Rear yard setback: 10 feet from mobile home space line.
      (5)   Maximum space coverage: 75%.
      (6)   Interior yard space: 450-square-foot minimum; per space minimum dimension of 15 feet.
      (7)   Off-street parking required: 2 spaces on each mobile home lot; 1 guest parking space for each 5 mobile home lots.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.7.4)
   (E)   Special requirements -
      (1)   Patio covers and parking space covers may extend up to five feet from side property line.
      (2)   A six-foot high masonry wall is required along all exterior mobile home park property lines. Such wall shall be set back a minimum of ten feet from any public right-of-way.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.7.5)
   (F)   Applicable provisions - All uses shall be subject to the applicable standards of this chapter, including standards contained in the following sections:
      (1)   Section 17-5, General regulations;
      (2)   Article III, Specific Coastal Development and Resource Standards;
      (3)   Article IV, General Coastal Development and Resource Standards; and
      (4)   Article V, Administration.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.7.6)
(Ord. No. 2034, 2671, 2716)
SEC. 17-17. CNC, COASTAL NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL, SUB-ZONE.
   (A)   Purpose - The purpose of the CNC sub-zone is to protect an area of established convenience shopping and personal services to serve the existing coastal residential community of Oxnard Shores and the public who visit the area. Development within the CNC sub-zone shall be compatible with the adjoining residential neighborhood and consistent with Policy 61 of the certified Oxnard coastal land use plan.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.8.1)
   (B)   Principally permitted uses - Uses within the following categories are subject to the approval of a development review permit, pursuant to the provisions of section 17-57 of this chapter.
      (1)   Neighborhood commercial services: financial, banks, savings and loans, personal, barber, beauty shop, health spa, laundry, professional, real estate, medical, public parking, parks, library.
      (2)   Neighborhood commercial sales: eating/drinking (nonalcoholic) restaurant, café, neighborhood retail market, liquor, pharmacy, stationery, florist, baker, book stores.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.8.2)
   (C)   Secondary permitted uses - The following categories are subject to the approval of a coastal development permit, pursuant to the provisions of section 17-57 of this chapter.
      (1)   Services: commercial recreation, skating rink, amusement center, entertainment, theater, night-club, motor vehicle service station.
      (2)   Sales: eating/drinking (serving alcoholic beverages) restaurant, cocktail lounge.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.8.3)
   (D)   Property development standards -
      (1)   Maximum building height: two stories or 35 feet; additional stories or height may be permitted subject to the granting of a coastal development permit.
      (2)   Minimum lot area: 15,000 square feet.
      (3)   Front yard setback: 10 feet.
      (4)   Rear yard setback: for lots abutting a public way or alley: 10 feet. No setback is otherwise required.
      (5)   Side yard setback:
         (a)   Interior side yard: none required.
         (b)   Street side yard: 10 feet.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.8.4)
   (E)   Applicable provisions - All uses shall be subject to the applicable standards of this chapter, including standards contained in the following sections:
      (1)   Section 17-5, General requirements;
      (2)   Article III, Specific Coastal Development and Resource Standards;
      (3)   Article IV, General Coastal Development and Resource Standards; and
      (4)   Article V, Administration.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.8.5)
(Ord. No. 2034, 2716)
SEC. 17-18. CVC, COASTAL VISITOR-SERVING COMMERCIAL, SUB-ZONE.
   (A)   Purpose - The purpose of the CVC sub-zone is to provide coastal dependent visitor-serving commercial/recreational opportunities for both the visiting public and the residents of the city. This sub-zone is designed to assure an orderly and balanced utilization of Oxnard's coastal resources and provide maximum access, enjoyment, and use of these resources by all segments of the public, while protecting scenic resources in environmentally sensitive habitat areas. Development within the CVC sub-zone shall be consistent with the policies of the Oxnard coastal land use plan, including Policy 46.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.9.1)
   (B)   Principally permitted uses - The principally permitted uses are visitor-serving services and visitor-serving sales. The following categories are subject to the approval of a coastal development permit, pursuant to the provision of section 17-57 of this chapter.
      (1)   Visitor-serving services: commercial recreation, skating rink, amusement center, campground, swim club, boat rentals, bike rentals, entertainment, theater, night-club, motor vehicle service station, tourist hotels, motels, convention and conference facilities, and vacation timeshare developments.
      (2)   Visitor-serving sales: eating/drinking (serving alcoholic beverages) restaurant, cocktail lounge, marina facilities, sport fishing, boat launching, yacht and boat sales, bait and tackle sales, marina supply store, eating/drinking (nonalcoholic) restaurant, café.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.9.2)
   (C)   Secondary permitted uses - The following categories are subject to the approval of a development review permit, pursuant to the provisions of section 17-57 of this chapter.
      (1)   Services: financial, banks, savings and loans, personal, barber, beauty shop, health spa, laundry, professional, real estate, medical, travel agency, public, parking, parks, library.
      (2)   Sales: drive-through businesses and facilities, restaurant, café, specialty shops, antiques, sporting goods, art, cameras, souvenirs, general retail, off-sale liquor, florist, stationery, gifts, automobile rental agency.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.9.3)
   (D)   Property development standards -
      (1)   Maximum building height: 3 stories or 35 feet; additional stories or height may be permitted subject to the granting of a coastal development permit.
      (2)   Minimum lot area: 15,000 square feet.
      (3)   Front yard setback: 10 feet.
      (4)   Rear yard setback: for lots abutting a public way or alley: 10 feet. No setback is otherwise required.
      (5)   Side yard setback:
         (a)   Interior side yard: none required.
         (b)   Street side yard: 10 feet.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.9.4)
   (E)   Applicable provisions - All uses shall be subject to the applicable standards of this chapter, including standards contained in the following sections:
      (1)   Section 17-5, General requirements;
      (2)   Article III, Specific Coastal Development and Resource Standards;
      (3)   Article IV, General Coastal Development and Resource Standards; and
      (4)   Article V, Administration.
(`64 Code, Sec. 37-2.9.5)
(Ord. No. 2034, 2716)
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