Director’s Message
I’m honored to work with such dedicated employees and continue our customer-focused mission of serving our community. I look forward to continuing the City’s efforts to make Oxnard more business-friendly and implement ongoing improvements to Oxnard’s planning, permitting and building processes.
To contact the Director’s office: (805) 385-7896

News & Resources
California Coastal Commission Notice
Revision of the City of Oxnard Post Certification Permit and Appeal Jurisdiction Map (MA-2024-002).
303.84 KB PDF | Updated 10/28/24
Development Fees
Updated list of developer fees effective July 18, 2023.
990.03 KB PDF | Updated 08/20/24
Development Impact Fees Study
A report and study into Development Impact Fees (DIF). These are one-time fees paid by new development to fund the cost of providing municipal facilities to serve that development.
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Small Business Permit Assistance Program
A program available to help simplify the plan check process for small businesses.
544.78 KB PDF | Updated 10/11/23
Commercial Cannabis Business Program
Learn more about the City’s commercial cannabis program.
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Subdivision Mapping
A quick guide to the subdivision mapping process.
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CEQA Notices & Environmental Postings
The purpose of CEQA notices are to disclose the findings of an environmental review and allow the public to participate and provide community input.
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Ordinance & Policies
California Senate Bill 9 (SB 9)
A California law that aims to increase housing supply across the State through streamlined measures that expand infill development opportunities.
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California Assembly Bill 2234 (AB 2234)
Permit Streamlining Act.
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California Assembly Bill 1600 (AB1600)
Reporting of Development Impact Fees.
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Oxnard General Plan
The General Plan sets a long-term vision and provides policy direction and guidance to residents, City staff, decision-makers, and the community.
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Oxnard Measure F
The Oxnard Permit Simplicity Act.
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California Senate Bill 937 (SB 937)
Above is a link to a model contract agreement for deferral of impact fees. The Mitigation Fee Act regulates certain fees for development projects.
139.11 KB PDF | Updated 02/03/25