Oxnard · Zoning · C-1
Oxnard C-1 zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In Oxnard's C-1 zone, generally buildings can be up to 20 ft tall and the front setback is 10 ft, with the conditions listed below (Oxnard code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Maximum building height: 20 ft
- Minimum front setback: 10 ft (20 ft if abutting a residential zone)
- Minimum side setback: 10 ft
- Minimum rear setback: 15 ft
C-1 is a zoning district in Oxnard. Every value below was read from the Oxnard Municipal Code and links to its section (read October 2026). State laws such as the ADU and SB 9 rules can allow more on a residential lot. General information, not legal advice — read the code text and check with the city before you build.
Development standards in C-1
The general rule for a typical lot in this zone. Zoning tables often attach notes, such as rules for corner lots, lots next to a residential zone, or new subdivisions only. Open “code text” under a value to see the table cell or sentence it was read from.
| Maximum building height | 20 ft § 16-108 · code textTable row “Height permitted”, column “C-1”: 20 ft. |
|---|---|
| Minimum front setback | 10 ft Applies: 20 ft if abutting a residential zone § 16-108 · code textTable row “Front yard setback”, column “C-1”: 10 ft.; 20 ft. if abuts a residential zone |
| Minimum side setback | 10 ft § 16-108 · code textTable row “Interior lot side yard setback”, column “C-1”: 10 ft. |
| Minimum rear setback | 15 ft § 16-108 · code textTable row “Rear yard setback”, column “C-1”: 15 ft. |
When a different number applies
The code sets other values for particular lots, buildings or locations in C-1:
- Minimum front setback: 20 ft — if abuts a residential zone § 16-108
Not on this page
We did not find a general stories, lot size, lot coverage, FAR, density limit for C-1 in the zoning tables we read. The code may still set one elsewhere — check the Oxnard Municipal Code.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum building height in Oxnard's C-1 zone?
20 ft — Oxnard Municipal Code § 16-108.
What is the minimum front setback in Oxnard's C-1 zone?
10 ft (20 ft if abutting a residential zone) — Oxnard Municipal Code § 16-108.
What is the minimum side setback in Oxnard's C-1 zone?
10 ft — Oxnard Municipal Code § 16-108.
What is the minimum rear setback in Oxnard's C-1 zone?
15 ft — Oxnard Municipal Code § 16-108.
General information, not legal advice.
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