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Thousand Oaks Overview
The City of Thousand Oaks, CA Municipal Code
THOUSAND OAKS, CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CODE
PREFACE
TITLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2. PERSONNEL
TITLE 3. FINANCE
TITLE 4. PUBLIC SAFETY
TITLE 5. PUBLIC WELFARE, MORALS AND CONDUCT
TITLE 6. SANITATION AND HEALTH
TITLE 7. PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE 8. BUILDING REGULATIONS
TITLE 9. PLANNING AND ZONING
CHAPTER 1. FLOOD CONTROL
CHAPTER 2. GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLANS*
CHAPTER 3. SUBDIVISIONS*
CHAPTER 4. ZONING
Article 1. Title, Purpose, and Interpretation
Article 2. Definitions*
Article 3. Establishment and Designation of Zones
Article 4. Rural-Agricultural Zones (R-A)
Article 5. Rural-Exclusive Zones (R-E)
Article 6. Single-Family Estate Zones (R-O)
Article 7. Single-Family Residential Zones (R-1)
Article 8. Two-Family Residential Zones (R-2)
Article 9. Residential Planned Development Zones (R-P-D)*
Article 10. Multiple-Family Residential Zones (R-3)
Article 10.5. Mixed-Use (MU) and Mixed-Use Overlay (MUOZ) Zones
Article 11. Commercial Office Zones (C-O)
Article 12. Neighborhood Shopping Center Zones (C-1)*
Article 13. Highway and Arterial Business Zones (C-2)*
Article 14. Community Shopping Center Zones (C-3)*
Article 15. Regional Shopping Center Zones (C-4)
Article 16. Industrial Park Zones (M-1)
Article 17. Light Manufacturing Zones (M-2)
Article 18. Design Review: Requirements and Procedure*
Article 19. Condominium Conversions, Mobile Home Park Subdivisions and Mobile Home Park Changes of Use*
Article 20. Mobile Home Park Development Zones
Article 21. Uses Allowed by Zone
Article 22. Objective Design Standards for Residential Development
Article 23. Sign Regulations*
Article 24. Off-Street Parking
Article 25. Height, Yard, Area, and Building Conditions and Exceptions
Article 26. Community Park and Recreational Facilities*
Article 27. Nonconforming Buildings and Uses
Article 28. Variances and Permits
Article 29. Amendments
Article 30. Enforcement, Violations, and Penalties
Article 31. Hillside Planned Development Zones (H-P-D)
Article 32. Public, Quasi-Public, and Institutional Lands and Facilities Zone (P-L)*
Article 33. Height Limit Overlay Zone (H)
Article 34. Historic Landmark Overlay Zone (HL)
Article 35. Protected Ridgeline Overlay Zone Regulations (PR)
Article 36. Open Space Zone (OS)
Article 37. Urban Lot Splits and Two-Unit Housing Developments
Article 38. Special Use Permit For Rental of Dwelling
Article 39. Highway and Arterial Business/Auto Mall Zone (C-2/AM)
Article 40. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Standards for New Development
Article 41. Temporary Uses
Article 42. Oak Tree Preservation and Protection
Article 43. Landmark Tree Preservation and Protection
Article 44. Wireless Communications Facilities
Article 45. Accessory Dwelling Units
CHAPTER 5. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROTECTION*
CHAPTER 6. LIABILITY FOR ANNEXATION FEES
CHAPTER 7. EXEMPTED CHARGES FOR LOW INCOME SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING
CHAPTER 8. DEDICATION OF LAND AND/OR PAYMENT OF IN-LIEU FEES FOR SCHOOL FACILITIES
CHAPTER 9. TIME LIMITATIONS FOR JUDICIAL REVIEWS OF CITY DECISIONS OR ACTIONS TAKEN
CHAPTER 10. AFFORDABLE HOUSING
CHAPTER 11. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC HEARING AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 13. DISPOSITION OR LEASE OF PROPERTY HELD BY THE CITY FOR OPEN SPACE PURPOSES
ZONING MAPS
APPENDIX A: SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 15
TITLE 10. UTILITIES
APPENDIX
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Sec. 9-4.1802. Precise plan of design required.
   When none of the discretionary approvals set forth in Sections 9-4.904(h) and 9-4.1801(b) are required, a precise plan of design approval shall be required prior to the issuance of a residential building permit, for each of the following:
   (a)   New single-family detached residential dwelling unit(s);
   (b)   Any second-story room addition, a balcony, a second-story deck, or an exterior stairway to the second story, except that no precise plan of design permit shall be required where the addition is confined within the existing volume of the house with no change to the exterior dimensions of the house at the second story, and the addition does not add windows on the second story that could affect privacy of adjacent residential property;
   (c)   First floor room addition to the footprint of the principal structure to an existing single-family detached dwelling unit where the added floor area is more than 1,000 square feet;
   (d)   Addition of a carport (detached or attached);
   (e)   Garage conversion in conjunction with the construction of a new garage and/or a carport, if applicable;
   (f)   Addition of an attached or detached wooden deck over sloping terrain;
   (g)   Addition or expansion of a detached accessory structure;
   (h)   Addition or alteration of any residential sports facility;
   (i)   Installation or alteration of light pole(s) and lighting fixtures for residential sports facilities.
   (j)   In addition to any of the other applicable types of improvements set forth in this Section, the following types of improvements at an existing individual townhouse or multi-family condominium unit:
   (1)   Expansion of the building footprint or living area.
   (2)   Enclosure or expansion of an existing balcony.
   (3)   Change to the existing building height or roofline.
   (4)   Redesign of the building that would result in a change to the approved architectural theme of the development in which it is located.
(§ 3, Ord. 1210-NS, eff. May 24, 1994, as amended by § 13, Ord. 1412-NS, eff. August 14, 2003, § 5, Ord. 1481-NS, eff. July 12, 2007, § 4, Ord. 1486-NS, eff. October 11, 2007, § 32, Ord. 1620- NS, eff. August 12, 2016, and Part 4, Ord. 1678-NS, eff. February 28, 2020)
Sec. 9-4.1803. Single-family detached residential and individual townhouse and condominium exceptions.
   (a)   Notwithstanding Section 9-4.1802, no precise plan of design application shall be required for the following types of construction to single family detached dwellings or individual townhouses or condominium units:
   (1)   Reroofing without change of roof elevation;
   (2)   Adding or altering patio covers;
   (3)   Replacing exterior windows and doors, including garage doors;
   (4)   Adding or altering freestanding walls;
   (5)   Adding or altering pools, spas and related equipment;
   (6)   Adding or altering any attached/detached wooden decks over substantially level ground;
   (7)   First floor room addition to an existing single family detached dwelling unit of less than the applicable threshold defined by Section 9-4.1802(c) of this article;
   (8)   Adding or altering fireplace chimneys;
   (9)   Addition of skylights;
   (10)   Addition of prefabricated tool and storage sheds not exceeding one hundred twenty (120) square feet in floor area individually and not exceeding three hundred (300) square feet cumulatively on a lot, and provided that the shed is architecturally compatible with the residence if visible to the public;
   (11)   Addition of architectural features such as, but not limited to, eaves, cornices, belt courses and sills;
   (12)   Addition of a bay window and/or a greenhouse window;
   (13)   Addition of certain accessory structures that are architecturally compatible with the residence, limited to gazebos, detached patio covers, pool cabanas, storage buildings, and similar structures not to exceed four hundred (400) square feet in area;
   (14)   Addition of a playhouse;
   (15)   Addition of a front porch;
   (16)   Addition of a breezeway;
   (17)   Addition of patio enclosure(s);
   (18)   Adding or altering pilasters.
   (b)   Notwithstanding Section 9-4.1802, no precise plan of design application shall be required for the following types of construction to individual townhouse and condominium units:
   (1)   Reroofing without change of roof elevation;
   (2)   Replacing exterior windows and doors, including garage doors;
   (3)   Altering existing freestanding fences and walls;
   (4)   Adding or altering pools, spas and related equipment;
   (5)   Adding or altering any attached/detached wooden decks over substantially level ground;
   (6)   Repair or alteration of existing fireplace chimneys;
   (7)   Addition of skylights;
   (8)   Addition of architectural features such as, but not limited to, eaves, cornices, belt courses and sills;
   (9)   Addition of a bay window and/or a greenhouse window;
   (10)   Addition of a front porch;
   (11)   Adding or altering pilasters.
(§ 1, Ord. 1177-NS, eff. April 27, 1993, as renumbered by § 2 and amended by § 4, Ord. 1210-NS, eff. May 24, 1994, § 1, Ord. 1249-NS, eff. January 9, 1996, § 14, Ord. 1412-NS, eff. August 14, 2003, § 6, Ord. 1481-NS, eff. July 12, 2007, § 33, Ord. 1620-NS, eff. August 12, 2016, and Part 5, Ord. 1678-NS, eff. February 28, 2020)
Sec. 9-4.1804. Multi-family residential and non-residential exceptions.
   Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this Code, the Community Development Director or designee may approve the following modifications to existing multi-family residential and non-residential projects through a Design Review application or zone clearance without hearing or notice and without the need for modification to any underlying permit:
   (a)   Repainting of structure(s) using the same color(s), or colors allowed within the Architectural Design Guidelines Resolution;
   (b)   Replacement of windows and doors with those of the same general type and design, or the addition of new windows and doors in compliance with the Architectural Design Guidelines Resolution;
   (c)   Reroofing without a change in roof elevation;
   (d)   Reroofing or minor roof changes with roof materials consistent with the project entitlement conditions, or as allowed by the Architectural Design Guidelines Resolution;
   (e)   Addition, modification or repair of trash enclosures, freestanding walls, lighting standards, flag poles and/or other miscellaneous improvements on the site;
   (f)   Modifications to parking areas within the scope authorized by Section 9-4.2404(f)(2) of this chapter;
   (g)   Any other minor exterior building and site improvements consistent with the overall building and site design and the provisions of the City's Architectural Design Guidelines Resolution.
(§ 1, Ord. 1177-NS, eff. April 27, 1993, as renumbered by § 2 and amended by § 5, Ord. 1210-NS, eff. May 24, 1994, and § 34, Ord. 1620-NS, eff. August 12, 2016)
Sec. 9-4.1805. Precise plan of design applications.
   Whenever a precise plan of design application is required for a project which requires none of the discretionary approvals set forth in Section 9-4.1801(b), an application shall be submitted to the Community Development Department as an independent precise plan of design (PPD) application on a form provided by said department along with supporting information as required by said department and the required fee for said application, which shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
(§ 1, Ord. 1177-NS, eff. April 27, 1993, as renumbered by § 2, Ord. 1210-NS, eff. May 24, 1994)
Sec. 9-4.1806. Architectural design review guidelines.
   To implement the intent and purposes of this article, the City Council shall, by resolution, adopt architectural design review guidelines and standards for considering and approving a precise plan of design entitlement and in the review of discretionary land use approvals as set forth in Section 9-4.1801(b). Said architectural design review guidelines and standards, or any amendment thereto, shall be adopted by the City Council after recommendation from the Planning Commission and after a noticed public hearing as required for zoning amendments, as set forth in Article 29 of this chapter.
(§ 1, Ord. 1177-NS, eff. April 27, 1993, as renumbered by § 2, Ord. 1210-NS, eff. May 24, 1994)
Sec. 9-4.1807. Design review criteria.
   In applying the adopted architectural design guidelines to discretionary land use approvals and to the review of applications for precise plan of design approval, the Community Development Department, the Planning Commission and City Council, on appeal, shall review and consider the following site and neighboring development area issues and impacts:
   (a)   The site’s dimensions with relation to the proposed structures and permitted uses;
   (b)   The adequacy, compatibility and harmony of the exterior building design, colors, materials and architectural features with the existing environment and the adopted guidelines;
   (c)   The location of the property in relation to surrounding property zoned for a less dense use, such as a residential use;
   (d)   The relationship of topography and grade to finished floor elevations of the site being improved;
   (e)   The proper orientation of the main elevation with respect to nearby streets and improvements;
   (f)   Any other matters relevant to implement the purpose set forth in Section 9-4.1800 of this article.
(§ 1, Ord. 1177-NS, eff. April 27, 1993, as renumbered by § 2, Ord. 1210-NS, eff. May 24, 1994)
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