Public Records
The California Public Records Act (PRA) gives every person the right to access public records in the physical custody of the City of Oxnard unless the records are exempt from disclosure by law (Government Code section 7920.000 et seq.). Public records are any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public’s business prepared, owned, used, or retained by the City of Oxnard regardless of physical form or characteristics. (Government Code section 7920.530(a))
How to Request Records
Many records of the City of Oxnard are already available online. Requesting an already available record through a public records act request will result in delays in obtaining the record. (Government Code section 7922.545(a)).
In addition, a lot of records that are not available online can be requested through an existing order form or process, which is often faster and more convenient than requesting the records as a public records act request. To expedite your request, please ensure that the record you are seeking cannot otherwise be obtained or requested from the City of Oxnard outside of a public records act request. Some common examples are provided below.
Are you searching for any of the following?
| Record Type | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Local Business Data | Information regarding businesses with current Business Tax Certificates is available on our website in both list and map view. https://data.oxnard.org/browse?category=Local+Business+Data |
| Building Permits | Building Permits for the current and preceding 4 calendar years are available on our website in both list and map view. https://data.oxnard.org/browse?category=Building+Permits |
| Building Records Research | The Building and Engineering Department maintains records of building permits, inspection records, and building plans for building permits issued by the department. Research requests can be done by Fax, online, or in person at the Building and Engineering Department. https://www.oxnard.gov/community-development/building-engineering/building-permit-records-research |
| City Council and Committees | You can find City Council and Committee Agendas, Agenda packets and Minutes on the City Clerk’s website (search by date and/or key word). https://www.oxnard.gov/city-clerks-office/meeting-agendas |
| Development Projects | The City of Oxnard provides a summary of proposed developments updated quarterly. You can find this on the City website’s homepage under the Progress section. https://www.oxnard.gov/community-development/building-engineering/development-projects |
| City Financial Data and Reports | Information regarding Revenue, Expenses, and Measure ‘O’ Projects is available on our website. https://stories.opengov.com/oxnardca/published/F4bSV32t1 |
| Fire Department Reports | For statistical data regarding fires or a list of incidents in the City of Oxnard, you can contact CalFire. For reports of specific incidents, complete a PRA request with the City of Oxnard. |
| Graphic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Data | This site includes data regarding the Housing Element Update, City Council District Map, Assessment Districts, 311 requests, Road Construction and Resurfacing Projects, Street Sweeping Routes and other data. https://data-oxnard.opendata.arcgis.com/ |
| Oxnard Housing Authority | Access to the Housing Authority Annual PHA Plan, reports and financial statements, can be found on the Housing Department’s page. https://oxnard.gov/housing |
| Housing Department Grants Management | This link contains records regarding the Grants Management Division administered HUD entitlement grants for the City of Oxnard. https://oxnard.gov/housing/grants-management |
| Police Reports | Automobile accident reports can be found on the CrashDocs website. For individual crime reports or criminal records contact OPD Records at 805-385-7600 or [email protected]. |
| Public Bidding Information | RFP’s, RFQ’s and Public Works Bid Results can be found on our website on the Purchasing Division’s page. https://oxnard.gov/finance/purchasing |
| Road Construction and Resurfacing Projects | Road Construction project information is on our website: https://oxnard.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=7b136154259541278bc8adfa3be1449a |
For public records maintained by the City of Oxnard that are not otherwise noted above, submit the PRA Request Form.