Community Development


Kelvin Parker

Community Development Director

(805) 449-2500

communitydevelopment@toaks.org

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
  • Affordable 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.

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.

Trails and Open Space

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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

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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.