Oxnard, CA

Oxnard requires a mandatory Short-Term Rental (STR) permit for any rental of 30 days or fewer. The permit fee is $1,595 and must be renewed annually. Operating without a permit is a violation.

All short-term rental operators in Oxnard must register for a Business Tax Certificate and collect and remit Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). Failure to comply results in back taxes, penalties, and potential permit loss.

Oxnard prohibits unreasonable noise that disturbs the peace and quiet of any neighborhood. Sound regulations apply city-wide with specific decibel limits and quiet hour provisions.

Construction and maintenance activities in Oxnard are restricted to 7 AM–6 PM on weekdays and Saturdays. Sunday maintenance is allowed 9 AM–8 PM. Power tools and heavy equipment outside these hours are prohibited.

Oxnard enforces a 72-hour street parking limit. Vehicles must not be parked on unpaved front yards or driveways. Parking on lawns or dirt areas is prohibited and subject to citation.

Oxnard prohibits oversized vehicles (over 96 inches tall or over 240 inches long) from parking on residential streets between 10 AM and 4 PM. This covers RVs, motorhomes, trailers, and large boats on trailers.

Oxnard has adopted the California Fire Code governing fire pits and outdoor burning appliances. Portable fire pits must meet safety clearance requirements. Open burning is generally prohibited except in approved appliances.

Open burning is prohibited in Oxnard. Residents must maintain 100 feet of defensible space. Burning of yard waste, debris, or trash in backyards is not allowed. Only approved burning appliances may be used.

Oxnard is one of California's most chicken-friendly cities, allowing up to 25 hens and even roosters in residential zones. This is unusually permissive compared to most California cities.

Oxnard requires all dogs to be leashed in public. Dogs must be licensed at 4 months of age. No more than 4 dogs and 4 cats are permitted per household.

Oxnard sets fence height limits based on location and fence type. Front yard openwork fences may be up to 42 inches; solid fences in front yards are limited to 18 inches. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 7 feet tall.

Operating a business from a home in Oxnard requires a Home Occupation Permit (HOP) and a Business Tax Certificate. The business must be secondary to the residential use and not create noise, traffic, or other nuisances.

Oxnard requires a permit from Public Works to remove trees on public or protected private property. Heritage and protected trees have additional restrictions. Unauthorized removal can result in substantial fines and replacement requirements.