Article IV — GENERAL COASTAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCE

Oxnard Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Oxnard

STANDARDS

SEC. 17-45. CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS.

(A) Purpose - The purpose of this section is to provide standards designed to preserve sound and safe rental housing for low- to moderate-income families in a manner consistent with the standards contained in the general and specific coastal development and resource standards contained in this section and all applicable policies of the Oxnard coastal land use plan.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.1.1)

(B) Applicability and specific standards - In order to provide for appropriate protection for existing housing stock, any application for conversion from apartments to condominium ownership shall be subject to the community housing conversion standards contained in chapter 16 of the code.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.1.2)

(Ord. No. 2034, 2716)

SEC. 17-46. DESIGN STANDARDS.

(A) Purpose - Design review shall be required in order to assure that new or modified uses and development will produce an environment of stable, desirable character which will be in harmony with the existing or potential development of the surrounding neighborhood to ensure the compatibility of development proposed adjacent to resource protection and recreation areas and to avoid excessive similarity or dissimilarity in the appearance of buildings. Design review is also intended to implement the goals and policies contained in the Oxnard coastal land use plan.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.2.1)

(B) Applicability and specific standards - Any coastal permit shall be subject to the design review standards set forth in this section. While encouraging the broadest possible range of individual and creative design, the commission, or the director, where authorized, may grant design review approval only if the application conforms to all of the following standards:

(1) The proposed development will be of a quality and character which is compatible with the surrounding area and harmonizes with existing development;

(2) The design will improve the community's appearance by avoiding excessive variety and monotonous repetition;

(3) Proposed signage will be an integral architectural feature which does not overwhelm or dominate the structure or object it is attached to;

(4) Lighting will be stationary and deflected away from adjacent properties;

(5) Mechanical equipment, storage and trash areas and utilities will be architecturally screened from view;

(6) The plans show proper consideration for the relationship between the existing and finished grades of the site to be improved and adjacent properties;

(7) The proposed development or modification will not, in its exterior design and appearance, be so at variance with the appearance of existing buildings and

development in the neighborhood as to cause the nature of the local environment to materially depreciate in appearance;

(8) The proposed design is compatible with existing development in the area in terms of scale, height, bulk, materials, cohesiveness, colors and the preservation of

privacy;

(9) The proposed design promotes a harmonious transition in terms of scale and character between areas of different land use designations;

(10) All building elevations have been architecturally treated in a uniform manner, including the incorporation within the side and rear building elevations of some or

all of the design elements used for the primary facades;

(11) The plans provide for adequate on-site vehicular and pedestrian circulation; and

(12) The main entrance to the dwelling unit or commercial or industrial building provides independent access for the physically impaired.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.2.2)

(C) Approval - When the proposed design does not comply completely with the above standards, the approval body may impose conditions sufficient to bring the design into conformity. When the proposed design cannot be conditioned or modified to comply with the standards, the proposed design shall be disapproved and referred to the applicant for redesign and resubmittal.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.2.3)

(D) Solar energy systems design standards - These provisions are intended to incorporate, to the extent feasible, passive heating and cooling opportunities into the design of residential developments. They are further designed to assure that solar energy systems are protected from shading and conform in appearance to the surrounding neighborhood.

(1) Solar collectors shall be roof-mounted in the least visible location that does not interfere with the operating efficiency of the collectors;

(2) Collectors shall be mounted at the same angle as the pitch of the roof, allowing water sheet flow between the roof and the collector;

(3) Appurtenant equipment, particularly plumbing and related fixtures, shall be installed in the attic, where feasible;

(4) Large accessory fixtures which must be exposed shall be screened by architectural features that harmonize with other design elements of the structure; and

(5) Exterior surfaces shall have a matte finish and be color-coordinated to harmonize with roof materials or other dominant colors of the structure.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.2.4)

(E) Protection of solar access - No building, wall, fence or other structure or part of a structure shall be constructed or modified and no vegetation may be placed or allowed to grow so as to increase the consumption of airspace over a lot in a manner that obstructs solar access to a solar energy system on a neighboring lot such that more than 10% of the absorption area would be shaded at any time.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.2.5)

(F) Design standards for single-family dwellings - Each single-family dwelling shall incorporate all of the following design features:

(1) A minimum projection of two and a half feet on at least two opposite sides;

(2) A roof constructed of fire-resistant asphalt composition shingles, tile, or similar fire-resistant roofing material; and

(3) Exterior siding of brick, wood, stucco, plaster, concrete, metal or similar material having a nonglossy and nonreflective finish.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.2.6)

(Ord. No. 2034, 2716)

SEC. 17-47. LANDSCAPING STANDARDS.

(A) Purpose - The purpose of this section is to provide standards designed to enhance the appearance of development within the city by requiring the placement and maintenance of landscaping for aesthetic and screening purposes, and to provide for areas of improved open space consistent with the Oxnard coastal land use plan, with special concern for the coastal zone.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.3.1)

(B) Applicability and specific standards - The landscaping standards shall apply where landscaping is required by this chapter as part of a project or permit condition of approval and to all areas where landscaping is proposed by the applicant. All landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with chapter 16 of the code.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.3.2)

(Ord. No. 2034, 2716)

SEC. 17-48. SIGN STANDARDS.

(A) Purpose - The purpose of this section is to provide standards for the identification of businesses and development that will enhance the appearance of the city as an attractive place to live and work, and to provide for signs that will not create public safety hazards, but will encourage functional flexibility, design, and compatibility, and maintain the positive visual aspects of the coastal zone, consistent with the Oxnard coastal land use plan.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.4.1)

(B) Applicability and specific standards - The following standards shall apply to all outdoor signs proposed for the identification of development or businesses and informational and directional signs related thereto.

(1) Standards for all signs in all coastal sub-zones are found in chapter 16 of the code.

(2) Specific sign standards for the coastal sub-zones shall be in accordance with sections of chapter 16.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.4.2)

(Ord. No. 2034, 2716)

SEC. 17-49. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS.

(A) Purpose - The purpose of this section is to provide standards designed to achieve the following objectives:

(1) To ensure accessible, attractive, and well-maintained parking and loading facilities;

(2) To reduce traffic congestion and hazards;

(3) To protect neighborhoods from the effects of vehicular noise and traffic generated by adjacent nonresidential districts; and

(4) To provide parking in proportion to the needs generated by varying types of land use consistent with the Oxnard coastal land use plan and in recognition of the

coastal community with established and anticipated parking problems and uses.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.5.1)

(B) Applicability and specific standards - Every use legally established, and every building or structure erected or altered, shall have permanently maintained off- street parking areas. The provision and development of parking and loading areas for uses in the coastal zone shall be in accordance with chapter 16 of the code.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.5.2)

(Ord. No. 2034, 2095, 2145, 2716)

SEC. 17-50. NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES.

(A) Purpose - The purpose of this section is to address nonconforming buildings and uses in the coastal zone in order to promote the public health, safety and general welfare, and to bring such buildings and uses into conformity with the goals and policies of the Oxnard coastal land use plan. This chapter is intended to prevent the expansion of nonconforming buildings and uses, establish the circumstances under which they may be continued, and provide for the removal, correction or change of such buildings and uses.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.6.1)

(B) Nonconforming buildings - A legal nonconforming building is a structure which lawfully existed when constructed, but by reason of changes to the city code fails to conform to the present requirements of the subject zoning district.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.6.2)

(1) A nonconforming building which is damaged to the extent of one-half or more of its replacement cost immediately prior to such damage may be restored only if

made to conform to all provisions of this chapter. The replacement cost shall be determined by the city building official, whose decision may be appealed to the city council.

(2) Changes to interior partitions, or other nonstructural improvements and repairs, may be made to a nonconforming building.

(3) Structural elements may be modified if the building official determines such modification is immediately necessary to protect the health and safety of the public

or occupants of the nonconforming building or adjacent property.

(4) Exterior modifications or additions to nonconforming buildings used for residential, commercial or industrial purposes may be permitted providing the following

conditions are met:

(a) The modification or addition does not increase the degree of nonconformity by extending horizontally or laterally any structural nonconformity.

(b) The modification or addition does not increase the requirement for off-street parking.

(5) A development review permit may be granted for additions or modifications to buildings that are used for commercial or industrial purposes and that are

nonconforming due to setbacks or parking, provided that the addition or modification meets the parking and other standards of this chapter.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.6.3)

(D) Nonconforming uses - A legal nonconforming use is a use that lawfully existed when instituted, but which the city code does not now permit or conditionally permit in the zone in which the use is located.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.6.4)

(E) General requirements -

(1) Change of ownership, tenancy or management of a nonconforming use shall not affect the nonconforming status of a use.

(2) A nonconforming use may be continued, provided that a nonconforming use which ceases for a continuous period of six months shall lose its nonconforming status, and the premises on which the nonconforming use was located shall from then on be used for conforming uses only.

(3) A lot occupied by a nonconforming use may be further developed by the addition of conforming uses and structures pursuant to the granting of a modification

permit.

(4) Any nonconforming use which is nonconforming only because of the absence of a city-approved permit shall be deemed a conforming use upon securing such permit.

(5) Any nonconforming use may be changed to a conforming use provided that all applicable permit requirements and standards of this chapter are satisfied. If a

nonconforming use is converted to a conforming use, the nonconforming use may not be resumed.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.6.5)

(F) Nonconforming lots - Any lot, the area, dimension or location of which was lawful when created, but which does not conform to the present requirements of the zoning district, shall be considered buildable for the purposes of this chapter.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.6.6)

(Ord. No. 2034, 2716)

SEC. 17-51. GENERAL STANDARDS.

(A) Purpose - The purpose of this section is to provide general standards relating to fencing, building heights, zone walls, on-site lighting, architectural features and similar provisions which generally apply to all development within the coastal zone.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.7.1)

(B) Applicability and specific standards - Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the general standards of chapter 16 shall apply to development in the coastal zone.

(`64 Code, Sec. 37-4.7.2)

(Ord. No. 2145, 2716)

SEC. 17-52. WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES.

(A) Purpose - The purpose of this section is to provide standards governing the installation of towers, antennae, and other wireless communication facilities (hereinafter collectively "wireless communication facilities") to greatly reduce or eliminate any adverse impacts on coastal zoned properties. Specifically, the purpose of this section is to:

(1) Permit stealth installation of wireless communication facilities within the coastal zones;

(2) Encourage the joint use of new and existing sites as a primary option rather than the construction of additional single-use sites;

(3) Encourage the location of wireless communication facilities in areas where adverse impacts to coastal zoned properties are minimal;

(4) Discourage the construction of monopoles and non-stealth facilities;

(5) Encourage the configuration of wireless communication facilities to minimize adverse visual impacts through careful design (such as the use of stealth facilities,

siting, landscape screening, and other camouflaging techniques); and

(6) Expand the availability of quick, effective and efficient wireless communications services in the coastal zone.

(B) Applicability -

(1) This section applies to wireless communication facilities that were not approved prior to the effective date of this section, whether the application was received

by the city before or after the effective date of this section.

(2) This section shall not apply to wireless communication facilities under 70 feet in height that are owned and operated by a federally licensed amateur radio

station.

(1) ANTENNA. A device used in communications that radiates or captures electromagnetic waves, digital signals, analog signals, radio frequencies (excluding radar signals), wireless telecommunication signals or other communication signals.

(2) CELL SITE. A geographical area with a typical radius of one-half mile to five miles, containing both transmitting and receiving antennae.

(3) CELLULAR. Analog or digital wireless communication technology based on systems of interconnected neighboring cell sites.

(4) CO-LOCATION. The locating of wireless communication facilities from more than one provider on a single building or structure.

(5) ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD. The local electric and magnetic fields that envelop the surrounding space, as by the movement and consumption of electric

power by transmission lines, household appliances and lighting.

(6) EQUIPMENT FACILITY. A structure containing ancillary equipment for a wireless communication facility, including cabinets, shelters, and similar structures.

(7) FCC. The Federal Communications Commission.

(8) LATTICE TOWER. A multi-sided, open, metal frame tower.

(9) MANAGER. The City's Planning and Environmental Services Manager.

(10) MICRO-CELL FACILITY. A small low power radio transceiver contained in equipment cabinets with a total volume of 100 cubic feet or less, that are either

under or above ground, and up to four directional panel antennas with dimensions no greater than two feet by two feet or one foot by four feet or one cylindrical antenna with dimensions no greater than six inches in diameter and five feet in height mounted on a single pole, an existing convention utility pole or other similar support structure.

(11) MONOPOLE. A single pole wireless communication facility.

(12) SCENIC HIGHWAY. A road, street, highway or freeway designated as a scenic highway in the open space/conservation element of the city's general plan.

(13) STEALTH FACILITY. A wireless communication facility designed to blend into the surrounding environment, typically architecturally integrated into a building

or other concealing structure. Mounting structures may include, but are not limited to, clock towers, bell steeples, and other similar structures designed to camouflage or conceal the presence of antennae or towers.

(14) TOWER. A structure higher than its diameter and high relative to its surroundings, free- standing or attached to another structure, of skeleton framework or

enclosed, that is erected primarily for the purpose of supporting one or more antennae for wireless communication facilities.

(15) WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS. Personal wireless services as defined in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, including cellular, personal communication,

specialized mobile radio, enhanced specialized mobile radio, paging, and similar services.

(16) WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY. A structure, including a tower, pole, monopole, lattice tower, water tower, building or other structure, that supports

antennae and related equipment that sends or receives radio frequency signals.

(D) Approval process - Applications for all wireless communication facilities shall be supported by information described in section16-488(F) of the city code. Such wireless communication facilities shall not be constructed, installed, operated, or maintained before a development review permit is granted or a coastal development permit is issued, as set out in this chapter. Applicants are encouraged to submit a single application for multiple wireless communication facilities or a single application for multiple wireless communication facilities to be located on one site (i.e. co-location).

(1) Development Review Permit - A development review permit may be processed in accordance with section17-57 of this chapter for the following wireless

communication facilities that do not meet the definition of appealable development pursuant to Section 17-3 of this chapter, and that comply with all of the development standards of this section and the zoning district in which such facilities are to be located.

(a) A stealth facility located in a non-residential coastal zone district, i.e. Coastal Neighborhood Commercial (CNC), Coastal Dependent Industrial (CDI), Coastal

Energy Facilities (EC), Coastal Oil Development (COD), or the Harbor, Channel Islands (HCI) zones.

(b) A stealth facility located in the Coastal Visitor Serving Commercial (CVC) zone district that is subordinate to a visitor-serving commercial use on the site.

(2) Coastal Development Permit - A coastal development permit, processed in accordance with section17-57 of this chapter, may be issued for the following

wireless communication facilities:

(a) A non-stealth facility in a non-residential coastal zone district, i.e. Coastal Neighborhood Commercial (CNC), Coastal Dependent Industrial (CDI), Coastal

Energy Facilities (EC), Coastal Oil Development (COD), or the Harbor, Channel Islands (HCI) zones.

(b) A non-stealth facility located in the Coastal Visitor Serving Commercial (CVC) zone district that is subordinate to a visitor-serving commercial use on the site.

(c) A stealth facility located in any coastal residential zone district, i.e. Single-Family Beach (R-B-1), Single-Family Water-Oriented (R-W-1), Townhouse, Water-

Oriented (R-W-2), Coastal Low Density Multiple-Family (R-2-C), Coastal Medium Density Multiple-Family (R-3-C), Coastal Planned Unit Community (CPC), Coastal Mobile Home Park (MHP-C), and Beachfront, Residential (R-BF) zones.

(d) Although strongly discouraged, a wireless communication facility with an individual support tower (e.g. monopole or lattice tower).

(e) A wireless communication facility within a Southern California Edison (SCE) substation.

(3) Wireless communication facilities are prohibited within the Coastal Resource Protection (RP) and Coastal Recreation (RC) zone districts, unless it can be demonstrated that there is no other feasible location that would avoid the need for wireless communication facilities to be located in these zone districts. Where such facilities are allowed, all impacts must be fully mitigated.

(E) Co-location policy - Wireless communication facilities shall be designed to promote site sharing and co-location, and shall comply with the following standards:

(1) All new wireless communication facilities shall be designed to accommodate co-location.

(2) Accessory structures, including light poles, existing utilities and buildings, shall be utilized as co-location facilities.

(F) Health and safety -

(1) Every wireless communication facility shall be placed, operated and maintained in a manner that fully complies with current regulations of the FCC governing

radio frequency emissions.

(2) All wireless communication facilities shall meet the minimum siting distances to habitable structures required for compliance with FCC regulations and standards

governing the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions.

(3) New or existing wireless communication facilities shall not interfere with public safety telecommunications or private use telecommunication devices.

(4) Wireless communication facilities shall meet current standards and regulations of the FCC and any other agency of the State or federal government with

authority to regulate wireless communication facilities. If such standards or regulations change, the owners of wireless communication facilities governed by this article shall bring wireless communication facilities into compliance with the revised standards or regulations within six months of the effective date of the revisions, unless a different compliance schedule is required by the controlling agency. Failure to bring wireless communication facilities into compliance with the revised standards or regulations shall constitute grounds for the city to remove such facilities at the owner's expense, following a duly noticed public hearing where it is found that such facilities are not operating in full compliance with said revised standards and regulations.

(5) If applicable, mitigation measures shall be implemented to mitigate environmental impacts associated with the facility.

(G) Development standards -

(1) Height. In all coastal zone districts, no structures, antennae, or appurtenances associated with wireless communication facilities shall exceed the height limitations of the subject zone district. For those zone districts where maximum height is not specified, the maximum height for such facilities shall not exceed the maximum height of the existing building/structure by more than 15 feet. Height shall be measured as the vertical distance from the grade at the base of the wireless communication facility to the top of the wireless communication facility, or in the case of roof mounted wireless communication facilities, from the grade directly below the exterior base of the building to the highest point of the wireless communication facility (inclusive of any screening device). Antennae and other projections from the wireless communication facility shall be included in the measurement of height.

(2) Setbacks. All wireless communication facilities shall comply with the setbacks specified in the zone in which the facility is located. For those zone districts

without established setbacks, such distances shall be set at the height of the structure for a freestanding structure. A building-mounted facility shall be set back from habitable structures as required by FCC regulations.

(3) Separation and Screening from Residential Property. Wireless communication facilities shall be placed far enough from residential property or be screened to

mitigate visual impacts of the facilities on residences.

(4) Landscaping and Screening. Wireless communication facilities shall be landscaped and screened to comply with the requirements of the zone and specific plan

area in which they are located. The manager or the planning commission shall have discretion to require such landscaping and screening as may be reasonably required to mitigate visual impacts. If an equipment screen is proposed to be located on the roof of an existing building or structure, it shall be fully screened or incorporated into the architectural design of the structure. Existing mature trees and natural land forms on the site shall be preserved to the extent feasible. Vegetation that causes interference with antennae or inhibits access to an equipment facility may be trimmed. Existing on-site vegetation may be used in lieu of other landscaping when approved by the manager.

(5) Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas. Disturbed areas associated with the development of a facility shall not occur within the boundaries or buffer of any

area meeting the definition of environmentally sensitive habitat area, either identified by the certified LCP or identified by the city through a site-specific biological survey. An exemption may be approved only upon showing of sufficient evidence that there is no other feasible location(s) in the area or other alternative facility configuration that would avoid impacts to environmentally sensitive habitat areas. If an exemption is approved with regard to this standard, the city shall require the applicant to fully mitigate impacts to environmentally sensitive habitat consistent with the provisions of the certified LCP.

(6) Design Standards - Wireless communication facilities shall be designed as follows:

(a) In General -

Wireless communication facilities and accessory equipment shall have subdued colors and be constructed of non-reflective materials that blend with the

materials and colors of the surrounding areas.

Wireless communication facilities shall not bear any signs or advertising devices other than certification, warning, or other required seals or signs.
In scenic areas and where there are views to or along the coast or inland waterways, wireless communication facilities shall be sited and designed to

minimize impacts to visual resources.

(b) Towers - All towers shall have either a galvanized steel finish or be painted a neutral color to reduce visibility.

Accessory equipment shall be located within a building, structure, enclosure or underground vault. All rooftop equipment shall be fully screened from view

from public rights-of-ways, using architecturally appropriate material approved by the approving authority.

In scenic areas and where there are views to or along the coast or inland waterways, impacts to visual resources should be minimized through the

undergrounding of accessory equipment, where feasible, unless accessory equipment is screened from view by existing, legal structures.

(6) Lighting - Wireless communication facilities shall not be artificially illuminated. Equipment facilities may have security and safety lighting that is appropriately

shielded to keep light within the boundaries of the site.

(H) Removal of abandoned wireless communication facilities - A wireless communication facility that has not operated for six continuous months shall be considered abandoned, and the owner shall remove such facility at the owner's expense within 90 days of notice from the manager. If the wireless communication facility is not removed within 90 days, the city may remove such facility at the owner's expense. If there are two or more users of a single wireless communication facility, this section shall not apply until all users cease using such facility for six continuous months.

(I) Removal of wireless communication facilities within utility right of way - A wireless communication facility that is located within any utility right of way where undergrounding of utilities is scheduled to occur, shall be removed at the owner's expense within six months of notice. If the wireless communications facility is not removed within the six-month period, the city may remove such facility at the owner's expense.

(J) Modifications to existing wireless communications facilities -

(1) Minor modification. The manager may approve minor modifications to existing wireless communication facilities. For purposes of this section, a minor modification is defined as any modification to an existing and permitted wireless communications facility that does not result in any increase or intensification in dimensions or power output. In addition, minor modifications shall not increase the visual impact of any wireless communication facility.

(2) Major modification. The planning commission may approve a major modification to wireless communication facilities as an amendment to a previously approved

coastal development permit. Major modifications are any modifications that exceed the definition of minor modifications or that the manager does not consider to be minor modifications.

(K) Validation of proper operation - Within 90 days of commencement of operation of a wireless communication facility approved after the effective date of this section, the operator of such facility shall provide to the manager a report prepared by a qualified engineer, verifying that the operation of such facility is in compliance with the standards established by the American National Standards Institute and the Institute of Electrical and Electrical Engineers for safe human exposure to electromagnetic fields and radio frequency radiation.

(L) Violations - Violation of any provision of this section is a misdemeanor. Each day a violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as a separate offense by a fine. In accordance with the city's bail schedule, or imprisonment for a term not to exceed six months, or both.

(Ord. No. 2649, 2673, 2716)

SEC. 17-53. SHORT-TERM RENTAL UNITS.

(A) Purpose and intent - The purposes of short-term rental unit regulations are to establish standards and requirements for the temporary rental of dwellings as accessory uses in order to:

(1) Ensure that the use of dwellings as short-term rental units does not adversely impact long-term housing opportunities in the City of Oxnard;

(2) Ensure that short-term rental units are compatible with surrounding land uses: and

(3) Protect the health, safety and welfare of the short-term rental units’ renters, occupants, neighboring residents, as well as the general public and environment.

(B) Definitions - When used in this article, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them as set forth herein.

HOMESHARE - A dwelling which is the primary residence of an owner who possesses at least a 20% ownership interest in the subject parcel, with any portion of the dwelling rented for a period less than 30 consecutive days when said owner is physically present in the same dwelling, with no meals or food provided to the renter or renters. A HOMESHARE is not considered a home occupation. Use of a dwelling for occasional home exchange is not considered a HOMESHARE.

OWNER - A person with a full or partial fee title ownership interest in the subject property. For a property held in a trust, each trustee (but no trust beneficiary) is considered an OWNER.

PRIMARY RESIDENCE - A dwelling which is the owner’s main living location as evidenced by the owner’s address-of-record for official documents such as the property’s title, income tax returns, voter registration, or a current property tax bill.

RENT - The terms rent, rented and rental mean allowing use of a dwelling or property, or any portion thereof, in exchange for consideration in any form.

SHORT-TERM RENTAL - The rental of a residential unit for a period less than 30 consecutive calendar days. SHORT-TERM RENTALS include both homeshares and vacation rentals.

VACATION RENTAL - A dwelling, any portion of which is rented for a period less than 30 consecutive days when the owner is not physically present, with no meals or food provided to the renter or renters. A VACATION RENTAL is not considered a home occupation under this section. Use of a dwelling for occasional home exchange is not considered a vacation rental.

(1) The number of vacation rental permits shall be limited by a 5% cap per general plan neighborhood as established in the City of Oxnard neighborhood map

adopted as figure 3-4 in the 2030 general plan or its successor document. The number of vacation rental permits shall be limited to 10% in the residential beach front (R- BF) zone. The total number of vacation rental permits issued to residential dwellings shall not exceed 5% of the total dwelling units in each neighborhood. If no short- term rental permits are available pursuant to the cap on short-term rentals, the director or designee shall place interested property owners on a waiting list in the order in which they were received. If a permit becomes available, applications shall be accepted and reviewed in the order they are listed on the waiting list, subject to subsection (K).

(2) Notwithstanding any language in this subsection (C), subsection (D), or subsection (F)(3) to the contrary, if the owner(s) of an existing short-term rental

property: (i) consistently paid transient occupancy taxes to the city pursuant to sections 13-15 et seq. starting on or before January 1, 2019; (ii) otherwise complies with the requirements of this section 17-53; and (iii) applies for a vacation rental permit within 60 days from the effective date of section17-53, then such owner(s) shall be eligible for a short-term rental permit even if the approval of such permit(s) would exceed the vacation rental permit cap for the general plan neighborhood or R-BF zone in which the property is located. During the initial 60-day period from the effective date of this section 17-53, no applications for a vacation rental permit shall be accepted from any party except from the owner(s) of an existing short-term rental property who consistently paid transient occupancy taxes to the city pursuant to section 13-15 et seq. starting on or before January 1, 2019 and otherwise complied with the requirements of section17-53. If the issuance of permits pursuant to applications filed during the initial 60-day period exceeds the rental permit cap in any general plan neighborhood or the R-BF zone, then no further permits can be issued in that general plan neighborhood or RB-F zone as long as the number of valid permits equal or exceed the percentage of permits otherwise allowed in the particular general plan neighborhood or R- BF zone. If, however, the vacation rental permit for that property is revoked pursuant to section 17-53(R), said property will be subject to the applicable cap requirement and the owner(s) may reapply for a permit pursuant to this section 17-53.

(D) Separation requirement -

(1) No vacation rental shall be issued a permit when a vacation rental permit has already been issued to another property that is either: (i) within 100 feet of the

proposed vacation rental in the Residential Beach Front (R-BF) zone; or (ii) within 200 feet of the proposed vacation rental outside the R-BF zone. The 100-foot and 200-foot separation is to be measured horizontally from all parcel lines of property ownership as established by the legal description for the property on record with the County of Ventura.

(2) Notwithstanding any language in this subsection (D) to the contrary, the 100-foot and 200-foot separation requirement shall not apply to a dwelling unit within a

development:

(a) That is subject to the Vacation Ownership and Time-share Act of 2004 (Cal. Bus. and Prof. Code, Section 11210et seq.); and

(b) That became subject to the Vacation Ownership and Time-share Act of 2004 on or before January 1, 2019; and

(c) Whose owner(s): (i) on or before January 1, 2019, consistently paid transient occupancy taxes to the city pursuant to sections13-15 et seq.; (ii) otherwise complies with the requirements of this section 17-53; (iii) and applies for a vacation rental permit within 60 days from the effective date of section17-53; provided, however, if the vacation rental permit is revoked pursuant to section 17-53(R), said property will be subject to the applicable separation requirement and the owner(s) may reapply for a permit pursuant to this section 17-53.

(E) Maximum rental period -

(1) Vacation rentals shall be limited to a maximum of 100-day annual cap per calendar year. Vacation rentals which are only used for a partial day (i.e., arrival and

departure days) shall be rounded up and counted as a full day.

(2) Notwithstanding any language in this subsection (E) 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.

(F) Permit required -

(1) Except as expressly authorized by this article, no dwelling, property or any portion thereof shall be rented for a term of less than 30 consecutive days. Renting

for less than 30 days pursuant to a purported longer-term lease or by other means intended to evade compliance with this article is prohibited.

(2) A valid permit issued by the city pursuant to this article is required in order for any person that seeks or receives any rent, payment, fee, commission or

compensation in any form, to rent, offer for rent, advertise for rent, or facilitate the rental of a homeshare or vacation rental. For purposes of this article, the owner of a dwelling unit that is subject to the Vacation Ownership and Time-share Act of 2004 must obtain a valid permit issued by the city pursuant to this article for the rental of the dwelling unit for non-timeshare purposes for a period of less than 30 days.

(3) A short-term rental permit authorizing a vacation rental or homeshare shall be issued or renewed by the community development director, or designee if the

following minimum findings are met:

(a) The property is compliant with all State and local codes.

(b) The property complies with the requirements of this article.

(d) Issuance of the permit will not exceed the neighborhood cap pursuant to subsection (C) above.

(4) The community development director shall have the authority to impose additional standards and/or conditions to short-term rental permits as necessary to

achieve the objectives of the article.

(G) Limited term -

(1) Permits for short-term rentals shall be issued or renewed for a maximum term of one year. All permits shall contain the following provision: “This permit shall expire no later than one year after the date of issuance, and is subject to revocation for violation or noncompliance with the requirements or any other applicable provision of the Oxnard City Code.”

(2) Permit holders that remain in good standing and apply for a renewal permit prior to the expiration of their current permit will be granted a renewal permit. If a

permit expires, the request for a permit would be treated as a new permit subject to any established waiting lists.

(H) Owner requirements and limitations -

(1) Permits may only be issued to the owner(s) of the homeshare or vacation rental property, and shall automatically expire upon sale or transfer of ownership of

the property, in whole or in part. All permits shall include the following provision: “This permit shall automatically expire upon sale or transfer of the property, in whole or in part, or as stated in subsection (F), whichever comes first.”

(2) A permit may only be issued for a homeshare or vacation rental property if no owner of the subject homeshare or vacation rental property is also the owner of

another homeshare or vacation rental property that is currently permitted under this article. In addition, if a property contains multiple dwelling units that have not been subdivided pursuant to the subdivision map act (e.g.. a duplex, cottages or apartments), only one dwelling unit on the property is eligible for permitting as a homeshare or vacation rental under this article.

(3) Notwithstanding any language in subsection (H)(2) to the contrary, if a dwelling unit is subject to the Vacation Ownership and Time-share Act of 2004, an owner

of said dwelling unit may obtain a permit for more than one such dwelling, provided that said owner otherwise complies with all of the applicable requirements of this