City Council 12 16 25 Agenda Item M3 Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and Zone Text

The City of Oxnard City Council discussed a zone text amendment related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and other zoning code updates. The amendment aims to update the city's ADU ordinance to comply with recent California state laws designed to increase housing stock, including removing local restrictions such as the 800 square foot limit on multifamily ADUs and foundation requirements for manufactured homes. The ordinance also proposes to streamline permitting by exempting single-family dwellings from discretionary design review, allowing building permits to suffice if zoning standards are met. Additional minor zoning code cleanups and clarifications were included to improve consistency and ease of use. The Planning Commission recommended these changes unanimously, and the amendment aligns with the city's general plan and housing element goals. The project was found exempt from environmental review under CEQA.