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Article XI — SHORT-TERM RENTAL UNITS

SEC. 16-661. DEFINITIONS.

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

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 of 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 article. Use of a dwelling for occasional home exchange is not considered a VACATION RENTAL.

(Ord. No. 2969)

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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
  11. ▸Article XI — SHORT-TERM RENTAL UNITS
    Overview
    1. SEC. 16-660. PURPOSE AND INTENT.
    2. SEC. 16-661. DEFINITIONS.
    3. SEC. 16-662. VACATION RENTAL PERMIT CAP, SEPARATION REQUIREMEN…
    4. SEC. 16-663. PERMIT REQUIRED.
    5. SEC. 16-664. PRE-PERMITTING INSPECTION.
    6. SEC. 16-665. PERMIT APPLICATION, PROCESSING AND FEES.
    7. SEC. 16-666. NUISANCE RESPONSE PLAN.
    8. SEC. 16-667. OPERATIONAL STANDARDS.
    9. SEC. 16-668. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS.
    10. SEC. 16-669. INSPECTION AND MONITORING.
    11. SEC. 16-670. PERMIT FEES.
    12. SEC. 16-671. COMPLAINTS AND VIOLATIONS.
    13. SEC. 16-672. REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF PERMIT.
    14. SEC 16-673. VIOLATIONS DECLARED A PUBLIC NUISANCE.
    15. SEC 16-674. EACH VIOLATION A SEPARATE OFFENSE.
    16. SEC. 16-675. CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
    17. SEC. 16-676. REMEDIES CUMULATIVE AND NOT EXCLUSIVE.
    18. SEC. 16-677. APPEALS.

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