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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Thousand Oaks public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
North Ranch Estates streetlight legalization
Four 20-foot solar-powered streetlights along Collingswood Place were installed in a common area of the North Ranch Estates development and now need to be legalized and modified through a minor modification to the residential planned development. The outcome determines whether the neighborhood keeps its current lighting setup.
Second-Story ADU Threatening Kevington Ridgelines
A homeowner objected to a proposed second-story ADU in the Kevington tract, saying it violates CC&Rs and threatens protected scenic ridgelines. Staff noted state law has limited local control over ADUs but promised a conversation with the resident and HOA.
Sender One climbing gym at Janss Marketplace
A proposed indoor rock-climbing gym in the vacant former Sears space would need a height limit overlay allowing roughly 65-foot climbing walls. The council unanimously started the process, and the climbing community turned out strongly in support.