Article V — SPECIFIC USE REQUIREMENTS›Division 1 — ADULT BUSINESSES
SEC. 16-335. PURPOSE.
Oxnard Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · Oxnard
The purpose of this article is to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the city by regulating adult businesses, by specifying appropriate locations for such businesses, and by requiring the separation of such businesses by a minimum distance, thereby reducing or eliminating the adverse secondary effects of such businesses. The purpose of this article is not to limit or restrict the content of any communicative materials, including sexually oriented materials, to restrict or deny access by adults to sexually oriented materials protected by the United States or State constitutions, or to deny access by distributors and exhibitors of sexually oriented materials and entertainment to their intended market. The purpose of this article is not to condone or legitimize the distribution of obscene material.
(`64 Code, Sec. 34-200) (Ord. No. 2313)
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- Article I — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Article II — DEFINITIONS
- Article III — ZONES, USES AND REQUIREMENTS
- Article IV — STANDARDS FOR ALL ZONES
▸Article V — SPECIFIC USE REQUIREMENTS
Overview▸Division 1 — ADULT BUSINESSES
Overview- SEC. 16-335. PURPOSE.
- SEC. 16-336. DEFINITIONS.
- SEC. 16-337. LOCATION OF ADULT BUSINESSES.
- SEC. 16-338. MEASUREMENT OF DISTANCE.
- SEC. 16-339. EXISTING ADULT BUSINESSES.
- SEC. 16-340. ADULT BUSINESS PERMIT REQUIRED.
- SEC. 16-341. INVESTIGATION AND ACTION ON APPLICATION.
- SEC. 16-342. ISSUANCE OF PERMIT.
- SEC. 16-343. EXPIRATION OF PERMIT.
- SEC. 16-344. SUSPENSION OF PERMIT.
- SEC. 16-345. REVOCATION OF PERMIT.
- SEC. 16-346. TRANSFER OF PERMIT.
- SEC. 16-347. ADULT BUSINESS EMPLOYEE LICENSE.
- SEC. 16-348. REVIEW OF DENIAL, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION.
- SEC. 16-349. REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO ADULT BUSINESSES WITH V…
- SEC. 16-350. RESTRICTIONS REGARDING MINORS.
- SEC. 16-351. SIGNS.
- SEC. 16-352. LIGHTING.
- SEC. 16-353. HOURS OF OPERATION.
- SEC. 16-354. CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND ADDITIONAL REMEDIES.
- SEC. 16-355. IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION.
- Division 2 — ATTACHED DWELLING UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Division 3 — BED AND BREAKFAST USES
- Division 4 — COMMUNITY HOUSING CONVERSIONS
- Division 5 — COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP UNITS
- Division 6 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
- Division 7 — (RESERVED)
- Division 7A — DENSITY BONUS AND RELATED INCENTIVES AND CONCESS…
- Division 7C — AFFORDABLE HOUSING -AHP AND -AHD ADDITIVE ZONES
- Division 8 — INCENTIVES TO CONVERT APARTMENTS TO AFFORDABLE CO…
- Division 9 — LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES
- Division 10 — SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY.
- Division 11 — PLANNED RESIDENTIAL GROUPS
- Division 12 — RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
- Division 13 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Division 14 — SIGNIFICANT HERITAGE FEATURES
- Division 15 — TEMPORARY USES
- Division 16 — WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
- Division 17 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Division 18 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
- Division 19 — FIREARM AND AMMUNITION SALES
- Division 20 — FIREARM RANGES
- 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