Oxnard · Zoning · R-2
Oxnard R-2 zoning: height, setbacks and lot size
In Oxnard's R-2 zone, buildings can be up to 25 ft (2 stories) tall and the front setback is 25% of lot depth, minimum 25 ft, maximum 60 ft (Oxnard code, read October 2026).
Key points
- Maximum building height: 25 ft
- Maximum number of stories: 2 stories
- Minimum front setback: 25% of lot depth, minimum 25 ft, maximum 60 ft
- Minimum side setback: 10% of lot width, minimum 3 ft, maximum 5 ft
- Maximum density: 1 unit per 3,500 sq. ft.
R-2 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 R-2
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 | 25 ft § 16-23 · code textTable row “Height permitted”, column “R-2”: Two stories up to 25 ft. |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of stories | 2 stories § 16-23 · code textTable row “Height permitted”, column “R-2”: Two stories up to 25 ft. |
| Minimum front setback | 25% of lot depth, minimum 25 ft, maximum 60 ft § 16-23 · code textTable row “Front yard setback”, column “R-2”: 25% of the depth of the lot, not less than 25 ft. or more than 60 ft. See Section 16-24 for additional requirements |
| Minimum side setback | 10% of lot width, minimum 3 ft, maximum 5 ft § 16-23 · code textTable row “Interior yard side yard setback”, column “R-2”: 10% of the width of the lot, but not less than 3 ft., and need not exceed 5 ft. |
| Maximum density | 1 unit per 3,500 sq. ft. § 16-23 · code textTable row “Minimum lot area/density”, column “R-2”: 3,500 sq. ft. of lot area for each dwelling unit. See Section 16-24 for additional requirements |
Uses in R-2
Uses the code's use tables allow in R-2, or allow with a permit. Each links to its page with the code section.
- Single-family home — Allowed
- Apartment building — Needs a development design review permit
- Church or place of worship — Needs a special use permit
Not on this page
We did not find a general rear setback, lot size, lot coverage, FAR limit for R-2 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 R-2 zone?
25 ft — Oxnard Municipal Code § 16-23.
What is the maximum number of stories in Oxnard's R-2 zone?
2 stories — Oxnard Municipal Code § 16-23.
What is the minimum front setback in Oxnard's R-2 zone?
25% of lot depth, minimum 25 ft, maximum 60 ft — Oxnard Municipal Code § 16-23.
What is the minimum side setback in Oxnard's R-2 zone?
10% of lot width, minimum 3 ft, maximum 5 ft — Oxnard Municipal Code § 16-23.
What is the maximum density in Oxnard's R-2 zone?
1 unit per 3,500 sq. ft. — Oxnard Municipal Code § 16-23.
General information, not legal advice.
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