Oxnard Driveway Rules Rules (2026): What You Need to Know

Oxnard's Zoning Ordinance establishes off-street parking standards for all residential properties. Single-family residences in standard R-1 zones are generally required to provide two enclosed off-street parking spaces. These required spaces — typically provided by an attached or detached garage — must remain physically accessible for vehicle parking. Homeowners who convert garages into living space, workshops, or storage areas without replacing the required parking elsewhere are in violation of the zoning code and may be subject to code enforcement action requiring restoration of the parking spaces or approval of an alternative parking arrangement.

Vehicles, trailers, recreational vehicles, and any motorized equipment may not be stored or parked on any unpaved surface in the front yard or street-facing side yard of a residential property. Permitted driveways must be surfaced with concrete, asphalt, pavers, or other materials approved by the Public Works Department. Any expansion or modification to a driveway apron — the portion of the driveway between the property line and the curb — requires a driveway approach encroachment permit from Oxnard's Public Works Department before construction begins. Unpermitted curb cuts and widened aprons are a frequent code enforcement issue.

Oxnard, as a participant in the Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program, also limits the total impervious surface coverage in residential front yards. Excessive paving of front yards reduces groundwater recharge and increases stormwater runoff volume and pollutant loading into the storm drain system. Homeowners seeking to add or widen driveways should contact the Community Development Department and the Public Works Department to confirm setback, coverage, and paving material requirements before beginning any work.