Building on your lot in Port Hueneme

Each rule below is marked Port Hueneme code or CA state law and links to the section it comes from (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

Running a business from home

Port Hueneme code What Port Hueneme's code adds
Space used	No more than 1 room in the main home may be used. § 10278 · code text Activities requiring more than one (1) room in the main dwelling unit or which occupy any space devoted to purposes specifically required by this Article (e.g., off-street parking, except as authorized by subdivision H;
Employees	No employees other than members of the household living in the home. § 10278 · code text Activities requiring the employment of persons other than members of the household occupying the dwelling unit;

RV and boat parking

Port Hueneme code What Port Hueneme's code adds
Parking on the street	Not allowed unless hitched to a vehicle that can move it normally on the street. Applies: Applies to trailers, semi-trailers and trailer coaches on any city street. § 3267 · code text No person shall park or leave standing any trailer, semi-trailer or trailer coach on any city street unless the same is attached to a vehicle capable of moving the trailer, semi-trailer or trailer coach in a normal manner upon the street.

Solar panels and EV chargers

Port Hueneme code What Port Hueneme's code adds
EV charger permit	Expedited approval and all needed permits once the application meets the checklist, laws and health and safety standards. Applies: Applies to electric vehicle charging station installations. § 8403 · code text Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the City adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the Building Official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Electronic submittal and electronic signatures must be accepted. Applies: Applies to permit applications under this ordinance and their supporting documents. § 8403 · code text Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Ordinance and associated supporting documentations.
Review time	A building permit is issued within 3 business days. Applies: Applies to complete small home rooftop solar applications that meet the approved checklist and standard plan. § 8455 · code text The Director must issue a ministerial building permit within three (3) business days, upon receipt of a complete application that meets the requirements of the approved checklist and standard plan.

Swimming pools

Port Hueneme code No more than 2 inches between the ground and the bottom of the barrier. The gap between the pool top and the barrier must be less than 4 inches.

All 15 Port Hueneme rules on swimming pools, with the code text and the state law underneath →

Who this affects

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Frequently asked questions

Can I run a business from my home in Port Hueneme?

A home occupation in Port Hueneme may use no more than 1 room in the main dwelling unit. Only members of the household living in the dwelling may work in the home occupation; no outside employees.

Can I park an RV or boat at my home in Port Hueneme?

Port Hueneme's code: Not allowed unless hitched to a vehicle that can move it normally on the street. (Applies to trailers, semi-trailers and trailer coaches on any city street.) (§ 3267).

Do I need a permit for solar panels or an EV charger in Port Hueneme?

Port Hueneme's code: Expedited approval and all needed permits once the application meets the checklist, laws and health and safety standards. (Applies to electric vehicle charging station installations.) (§ 8403); Electronic submittal and electronic signatures must be accepted. (Applies to permit applications under this ordinance and their supporting documents.) (§ 8403).

General information, not legal advice.