Oxnard actively enforces property blight standards under its nuisance abatement ordinance. Properties with junk accumulation, peeling paint, broken windows, abandoned vehicles, and overgrown vegetation are subject to code enforcement action.
Oxnard's nuisance abatement program under OCC Chapter 7 targets property blight conditions that degrade neighborhood quality. Blighted conditions include junk and debris accumulation in yards, peeling or deteriorated exterior paint, broken or boarded windows, inoperable vehicles on the property, overgrown vegetation, graffiti, damaged fences, and unsecured structures. Code enforcement officers conduct proactive patrols and respond to resident complaints. Violations receive a notice of violation with a compliance period (typically 15 to 30 days). If not corrected, the city may issue administrative citations, hire contractors for abatement at owner expense, or pursue legal action. The city's Neighborhood Preservation program prioritizes areas with concentrated blight concerns.
Administrative citations range from $100 for first offense to $500 for third violation within 12 months. City abatement costs are liened against the property. Chronic blight properties may face receivership proceedings.
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