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Oxnard planning commissioners approve alcohol special-use permit for Magna Vino Cellars expansion

5781869 · September 6, 2025
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Summary

The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve a special-use permit to modify an existing winery at 961 N. Rice Ave. to add brewery operations and two Alcoholic Beverage Control license types, after staff found parking and public-safety conditions met and the record included supportive comment letters.

The Oxnard City Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday to approve a planning and zoning permit (25-510-01) that modifies an existing special-use permit for Magna Vino Cellars to add brewery operations and two new Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license types.

Staff presented the item as an amendment to the existing permit (09510-06) for the site at 961 North Rice Avenue and recommended approval. John Dalby, associate planner, told the commission the project “meets the standards set forth by the city,” noting site parking was adequate and that the added ABC licenses would expand business on the site.

The applicant, David Rice, described the expansion as an addition to the long-established winery. “Public Realm Brewing Company…where…

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