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Article IV — STANDARDS FOR ALL ZONES›Division 1 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SEC. 16-323. STANDARDS FOR SITING ANTENNAS.

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

(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 corrosionresistant 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)

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▸Contents — Oxnard Zoning Code
Oxnard Zoning Code
  1. Article I — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Article II — DEFINITIONS
  3. Article III — ZONES, USES AND REQUIREMENTS
  4. ▸Article IV — STANDARDS FOR ALL ZONES
    Overview
    1. ▸Division 1 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
      Overview
      1. SEC. 16-300. FRONT YARD ON THROUGH LOTS, IRREGULAR LOTS, AND L…
      2. SEC. 16-301. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, EXE…
      3. SEC. 16-302. AUTHORIZED VEHICLE REPAIR, STORAGE, ASSEMBLY OR D…
      4. SEC. 16-303. BUILDING HEIGHTS.
      5. SEC. 16-304. CORNICE REQUIREMENTS.
      6. SEC. 16-305. EXTENSION OF FIRE ESCAPES INTO YARDS.
      7. SEC. 16-306. EXTENSION OF OPEN STAIRWAYS AND BALCONIES.
      8. SEC. 16-307. EXTENSION OF UNCOVERED PORCHES.
      9. SEC. 16-308. FENCES, HEDGES, HEIGHT LIMITATIONS; FRONT YARD.
      10. SEC. 16-309. FENCES, HEDGES; HEIGHT LIMITATIONS; SIDE AND REAR…
      11. SEC. 16-310. FENCE LIMITATIONS, COMMERCIAL ZONES.
      12. SEC. 16-311. FENCE LIMITATIONS, INDUSTRIAL ZONE.
      13. SEC. 16-312. FENCE TYPES, PROHIBITED AND EXEMPTIONS.
      14. SEC. 16-313. FENCE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENT.
      15. SEC. 16-314. FENCES, PUBLIC PROPERTY.
      16. SEC. 16-315. FENCES, SCHOOLS.
      17. SEC. 16-316. FENCES, SAFETY OR EMERGENCY.
      18. SEC. 16-317. GARAGE USE FOR OTHER THAN STORAGE OF VEHICLE.
      19. SEC. 16-318. [RESERVED]
      20. SEC. 16-319. LOT RESTRICTIONS.
      21. SEC. 16-320. ON-SITE LIGHTING.
      22. SEC. 16-321. PORTE COCHERE REQUIREMENTS.
      23. SEC. 16-322. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AREA AND RECYCLED MATERIALS …
      24. SEC. 16-323. STANDARDS FOR SITING ANTENNAS.
      25. SEC. 16-324. ZONE WALL.
    2. Division 2 — PROHIBITIONS
  5. Article V — SPECIFIC USE REQUIREMENTS
  6. Article VI — NONCONFORMING USES
  7. Article VII — PERMIT PROCEDURES
  8. Article VIII — CHANGE OF BOUNDARIES AND USES
  9. Article IX — ADVERTISING SIGNS
  10. Article X — OFF-STREET PARKING
  11. Article XI — SHORT-TERM RENTAL UNITS

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