Oxnard-- The approved zoning text amendments to implement the adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element continue with Contract Planner Heather Davis saying the low-barrier navigation center is a housing-first service enriched shelter helping homeless individuals and families to obtain permanent housing quickly.
She said the proposed amendment enables the establishment of low-barrier navigation centers in accordance with Assembly Bill 101. This bill mandates that jurisdictions must allow such centers in mixed-use and non-residential zones designated for multi-family use, without the need for discretionary review.
“The amendment will permit low-barrier navigation centers with a site plan review, non-discretionary permit, in the C2 General Commercial Zone and all Downtown Zones,” she said.
The amendment also updates the parking schedule, she said, and includes low-barrier navigation center parking.
“The parking requirements will be the same as the requirement for emergency shelters, which is one off-street space for the on-site manager,” Davis said.
The amendments include single-room housing, a form of permanent affordable rental housing, and furnished single-room units.
“Tenants usually share a kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry facilities,” she said. “Single room occupancy provides a valuable form of affordable, private housing for individuals and can serve as an entry point into the housing market for extremely…
