Zoning Code Update
Welcome to the 2026 Zoning Code Update!
The City of Moorpark is in the process of updating Title 17 (Zoning) of the Moorpark Municipal Code. This update will help modernize our local regulations, streamline City processes, and ensure our zoning rules continue to meet the evolving needs of our community.
The Zoning Code Update is intended to modernize and clarify the City’s development regulations, address issues identified through administration of the Code, and ensure consistency with current State law and City policy. The update also seeks to streamline and right-size the development review process by reducing unnecessary discretionary review for routine or lower-impact projects, while retaining appropriate review for larger or potentially more impactful development. It also updates land-use definitions, permitted-use tables, development standards, and administrative procedures to make the Code clearer, more predictable, and easier to use.
What is Zoning?
Zoning establishes how property may be used and developed within the City. Every property in Moorpark is assigned a zoning designation that identifies the types of uses that may be allowed—such as residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use, or open space—and the development standards that apply to the property. These standards can regulate things such as building height, setbacks, parking, lot coverage, and other aspects of development.
Zoning implements the community’s long-term vision established by General Plan 2050 and helps ensure that new development is compatible with surrounding properties and neighborhoods.
You can look up the zoning designation for a specific property using the City’s Zoning Map and GIS resources. The City’s interactive GIS map allows you to search for an individual property and view its zoning designation.
Review the Draft
Click here for Current Draft Zoning Code Update
Prior to the October 27, 2026, Planning Commission meeting, an agenda packet with the draft will be published and a link provided here. Check back on Thursday, October 22, 2026 for a link to the packet.
Click here for the October 27, 2026 Planning Commission agenda
Click here for the Planning Commission Zoning Code Update Agenda Packet
Click here for Supplemental Zoning Code Update Agenda Packet
Click Here to see the first draft that was posted for public review.
Share Your Thoughts
The public review period ended on August 25, 2026. Thank you for the feedback provided. Staff has reviewed and considered all comments. Prior to the Planning Commission meeting on October 27, 2026, an agenda packet will be published. The public can send additional feedback until 4:00 p.m. on October 27th to ZCUpdate@moorparkca.gov. You may also attend the Planning Commission meeting and share your thoughts then.
Upcoming Public Hearing Dates (Tentative)
Our community is invited to participate in our upcoming public hearings and share feedback directly with decisionmakers:
- Planning Commission: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (Continued to date below)
- Planning Commission: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 @ 7:00 p.m.
- City Council - 1st Reading: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m.
Staff Contact:
Philip Neumann, Senior Planner
ZCUpdate@moorparkca.gov
(805) 517-6230