The City requires a planning review step before plan check: confirm setbacks and square footage with the Planning Division, then submit through the City's online permit portal.
The City requires a planning review step before plan check: confirm setbacks and square footage with the Planning Division, then submit through the City's online permit portal.
For a qualifying jurisdiction preapproved plan adapted into the property-specific architectural production set.
For an original floor plan and architectural production set developed around the property and homeowner.
The City updated its ADU ordinance in January 2026 to reflect state law changes through 2025. JADUs are 500 square feet or less within the footprint of a single-family home, and may be converted from existing square footage including an attached garage.
Fees require confirmation with Community Development. Building permit applications are submitted through permits.oxnard.org.
Consultants are retained only when required by the property, design, or reviewing agency. Their proposals and coordination are separate from the architectural production fee unless stated otherwise in the agreement.
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