Division 3 — VEHICLE TRIP REDUCTION
Oxnard Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Oxnard
SEC. 16-630. DEFINITIONS. ¶
For purposes of this division, the following words shall have the following meanings:
(A) CARPOOL - A vehicle occupied by more than two persons aged 16 years or older commuting to or from work and/or school.
(B) DEVELOPMENT - The construction of or addition to new buildings.
(C) PUBLIC TRANSIT - Regular transit services in vehicles such as buses or trains provided by public agencies for the general public on a regular basis, usually on a fare-paying basis.
(D) VANPOOL - A group of 7 or more persons traveling to work in a vehicle designed for carrying more than 6 but fewer than 16 persons, including the driver, and maintained and used primarily for the work-related transportation of adults for the purpose of ridesharing.
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.14.3) (Ord. No. 2334)
SEC. 16-631. TRIP REDUCTION MEASURES. ¶
Commercial and industrial developments shall:
(A) Provide adequate transportation demand management and trip reduction measures as required by the city's traffic and transportation manager;
(B) Provide bicycle racks or other secure bicycle parking in accordance with the provisions of sections 16-623 and 16-637;
(C) Provide an adequate number of vanpool and carpool parking spaces as determined and required by the city's traffic and transportation manager; and
(D) Provide, where feasible and appropriate, for transit stop improvements (e.g., bus pullouts, bus pads and shelters).
(`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.14.4) (Ord. No. 2334)
SEC. 16-632. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION. ¶
Commercial and industrial developments with 50 or more employees shall provide a bulletin board, display case, or kiosk displaying transportation information including, but not limited to, the following:
(A) Current maps, routes and schedules for public transit routes serving the site;
(B) Ridesharing promotional material supplied by commuter-oriented organizations;
(C) Telephone numbers for referrals on transportation information, including numbers for the regional ridesharing agency, dial-a-route, and local transit operators; and
(D) A listing of facilities and services available for carpoolers, vanpoolers, bicyclists, and public transit riders. (`64 Code, Sec. 36-7.14.5) (Ord. No. 2334)
SEC. 16-633. CARPOOL AND VANPOOL SPACES. ¶
(A) Each carpool/vanpool space shall be individually so designated in letters not less than 12 inches long and 7 inches wide reading CARPOOL/VANPOOL.
(B) A symbol maybe used in lieu of letters if approved by the traffic and transportation manager.
(C) Signs shall be provided to indicate the location of a carpool/vanpool space.
(D) All carpool/vanpool spaces shall be in convenient and preferred locations within required parking lot areas.
(E) All parking areas containing carpool/vanpool spaces shall be approved by the traffic and transportation manager.
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