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
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.
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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.