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Article X — OFF-STREET PARKING›Division 4 — PARKING AREA DESIGN

SEC. 16-643. PARKING AREA PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.

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

(A) Surfacing -

(1) Automobile and handicapped spaces - All parking spaces and maneuvering areas shall be paved and permanently maintained with asphalt, concrete, or any other all-weather surfacing approved by the public works director.

(2) Motorcycle - All motorcycle parking areas shall be paved with concrete or equivalent surfacing approved by the public works director. The concrete surfacing is intended to prevent motorcycle kick stands from damaging the pavement.

(3) Bicycle - All bicycle parking areas shall be surfaced with a.c. or concrete so as to keep the area in a dust-free condition.

(B) Driveway location - Curb cuts and driveways shall be placed and configured in accordance with this chapter. (C) Wheel stops - A continuous six-inch high concrete curb shall be installed above the level of a parking lot to serve as a wheel stop for vehicles on all periphery areas of the parking lot and as an edging for planting areas, islands, protection for walls and for entrances and exits. Where concrete curbs are not installed adjacent to public sidewalks, wheel stops shall be installed to prevent vehicles from encroaching into a public right-of-way.

(D) Directional arrows and signage -

(1) Aisles, approach lanes, and maneuvering areas shall be clearly marked with directional arrows and lines to expedite traffic movement.

(2) The public works director shall require a developer to install signage in addition to directional arrows to ensure the safe and efficient flow of vehicles in a parking facility prior to the issuance of a building permit.

(E) Drainage - All parking facilities shall be graded and drained so as to provide for the disposal of all surface water within the site boundaries.

(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.1.25) (Ord. No. 2021)

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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
  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
    Overview
    1. Division 1 — GENERAL
    2. Division 2 — PARKING SPACE AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
    3. Division 3 — VEHICLE TRIP REDUCTION
    4. ▸Division 4 — PARKING AREA DESIGN
      Overview
      1. SEC. 16-635. PARKING PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.
      2. SEC. 16-636. DESIGN STANDARDS FOR VEHICLE PARKING AREAS.
      3. SEC. 16-637. DESIGN STANDARDS FOR BICYCLE PARKING.
      4. SEC. 16-638. DIMENSIONS OF VEHICULAR PARKING SPACES.
      5. SEC. 16-639. DIMENSIONS OF VEHICLE PARKING BAYS AND AISLES.
      6. SEC. 16-640. PARKING AREA LANDSCAPE PLANS.
      7. SEC. 16-641. PARKING AREA LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS.
      8. SEC. 16-642. PARKING AREA LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE.
      9. SEC. 16-643. PARKING AREA PAVING AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.
      10. SEC. 16-644. OFF-STREET LOADING AND UNLOADING AREAS.
      11. SEC. 16-645. LOCATION OF PARKING SPACES.
      12. SEC. 16-646. LANDSCAPING FOR ABOVE-GRADE PARKING STRUCTURES.
      13. SEC. 16-647. DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES.
    5. Division 5 — RELIEF FROM PARKING REQUIREMENTS
  11. Article XI — SHORT-TERM RENTAL UNITS

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