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Article III — ZONES, USES AND REQUIREMENTS›Division 2 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES

SEC. 16-23. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

Oxnard Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · Oxnard

The following table sets forth development standards for all of the residential zone districts in the city. All permitted and conditionally permitted uses shall be consistent with the purpose and intent of the respective zone.

The following table sets forth development standards for all of the residential zone districts in the city. All permitted and conditionally permitted uses shall be consistent with the purpose and intent of the respective zone.

		Development Standards
Standard			Zone District
	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4	MH-PD

		Development Standards
Standard			Zone District
	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4	MH-PD
Minimum dwelling size	1,000 sq. ft., exclusive of garages, carports, or any accessory building	1 bdrm unit: 450 sq. ft. 2+ bdrm unit: 800 sq. ft.	1 bdrm unit: 450 sq. ft. 2+ bdrm unit: 800 sq. ft.	1 bdrm unit: 450 sq. ft. 2+ bdrm unit: 800 sq. ft.	NA
Height permitted	Two stories up to 25 ft.	Two stories up to 25 ft.	Three stories up to 35 ft.	Four stories up to 45 ft.* See Section 16-24 for additional requirements
Minimum lot area/density	6,000 sq. ft.	3,500 sq. ft. of lot area for each dwelling unit. See Section 16-24 for additional requirements	2,400 sq. ft. of lot area for each dwelling unit. See Section 16-24 for additional requirements	1,500 sq. ft. of lot area for each dwelling unit. See Section 16-24 for additional requirements	3,000 sq. ft. minimum lot area; 6.5 mobile home lots per gross acre. See Section 16-25 for additional requirements
Front yard setback	20 ft.; or the average for 60% of block, but not less than 15 ft. min. See Section 16-24 for additional requirements	25% of the depth of the lot, not less than 25 ft. or more than 60 ft. See Section 16-24 for additional requirements	20 ft.; 15 ft. if access to all parking is from an alley	20 ft.; 15 ft. if access to all parking is from an alley	10 ft. 20 ft. from public way or other residential or commercial zone or use. See Section 16-25 for additional requirements
Interior yard side yard setback	10% of the width of the lot, but not less than 3 ft., and need not exceed 5 ft.	10% of the width of the lot, but not less than 3 ft., and need not exceed 5 ft.	5 ft. for 1-2 story buildings, 7.5 ft. for 2.5 story buildings	5 ft. for 1-2 story buildings, increased by 2.5 ft. for each additional story	10 ft.

Corner lot side yard setback	50% of front yard setback for lot See Section 16-24 for additional requirements	Same as interior lots, except for reverse corner lot. Reverse corner lot side yard setback on the street side shall be 50% of the front yard in the rear of the corner lot. See Section 16-24 for additional requirements	One-half the required front yard	10 ft.	10 ft. 20 ft. from the public way or other residential or commercial zone or use. See Section 16-25 for additional requirements
Rear yard setback	25% of depth of lot and need not exceed 25 ft.; Additions and detached structures to maintain a 15 ft. setback See Section 16-24 for additional requirements	25% of depth of lot not to exceed 25 ft.	25 ft.	5 ft. for 1-2 story buildings, increased by 2.5 ft. for each additional story	10 ft. 20 ft. from public way or other residential or commercial zone or use. See Section 16-25 for additional requirements
Interior yard space	15% minimum or 900 sq. ft., whichever is less and be completely open from ground to sky** See Section 16-24 for additional requirements	30% of lot area, minimum 15 ft. by 15 ft. area, and completely open from ground to sky** See Section 16-24 for additional requirements	30% of lot area, minimum 15 ft. by 15 ft. area, and completely open from ground to sky** See Section 16-24 for additional requirements	30% of lot area, minimum 15 ft. by 15 ft. area, and completely open from ground to sky** See Section 16-24 for additional requirements	450 sq. ft., minimum 15 ft. by 15 ft., completely open from ground to sky See Section 16-25 for additional requirements

The following table sets forth development standards for all of the residential zone districts in the city. All permitted and conditionally permitted uses shall be consistent with the purpose and intent of the respective zone.
Space for accessory buildings	If 1 story in height with same required front, rear, and side yard setbacks as main building	May occupy rear yard setback if 1 story and located 6 ft. from nearest part of main building	May occupy rear yard setback if 1 story and located 6 ft. from nearest part of main building	May occupy rear yard setback if 1 story and located 6 ft. from nearest part of main building	Covered patios and covered parking spaces may project into the required 10 ft. setback a maximum of 5 ft. See Section 16-25 for additional requirements
Additional height may be allowed with approval of a SUP. *Except for a patio, pergola, or a roof or balcony overhang not exceeding 30 in.

(Ord. No. 3037, 3073)

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