Community Development
The Community Development Department's mission is to be stewards of the City's General Plan, and to assist the community with land development, housing, construction, code compliance, open space, and regional issues, all of which must be kept in balance with the City's environment and resources. Department responsibilities include:
- Planning Division
- Building Division
- Permit Processing
- Code Compliance
- Housing
- Open Space Acquisition & Management
- Redevelopment Successor Agency
Animal Care & Control
The City of Thousand Oaks contracts with Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control for animal shelter and related services. The shelter is located at 29525 Agoura Road in Agoura Hills, (818) 991-0071. Telephones are answered 24/7.
View their page to report an animal noise complaint, report animal mistreatment, apply for pet licenses, and obtain special information regarding the care and rescue of animals during an emergency. For information on encountering wild animals, please click here.
EMERGENCY ANIMAL SHELTERING SITES FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY WILDFIRES
- Small animals can also be taken to the American Red Cross Sheltering Site at El Camino High School, 5440 Valley Circle Boulevard, Woodland Hills.
- Large animals can be taken to the DACC animal care centers at Agoura Hills, Castaic, and Lancaster.
- Horses can also be taken to the Los Angeles Equestrian Center and Industry Hills Equestrian Center. Pierce College and the Hansen Dam Equestrian Center are now at capacity and can no longer take more horses.
- For updates on emergency animal sheltering, visit www.animalcare.lacounty.gov.
Visit Animal Care and Control
Public Counter Hours
Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Alternating Fridays: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Hours are subject to change. Please call (805) 449-2500 prior to your visit.
Click here to download our 2025 Calendar At-A-Glance!
Trails and Open Space
The Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency (COSCA) was created in 1977 as a joint powers agency between the City of Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Recreation & Park District to protect and manage open space.
General Plan
The Thousand Oaks General Plan provides a long-range comprehensive guide for the physical development of the City's Planning Area. The General Plan comprises a statement of goals and policies related to the community's development and various elements that provide more detailed policies and standards in certain topic areas. Together, these serve as the foundation for guiding public and private activities related to the City's development.