Thousand Oaks, CA

The City's temporary outdoor expansion permits remain in effect and are currently conditioned to expire thirty (30) days after all applicable Orders of the Ventura County Health Officer restricting full use of existing interior and exterior dining areas are rescinded. Many local businesses have expressed desire to transition their temporary outdoor dining arrangements into permanent features.

The City welcomes this interest to assist businesses in providing more outdoor space for our residents and visitors. 

Please see the following document: Guidance for Transitioning from Temporary to Permanent Outdoor Dining Areas. The information provided in this document provides initial guidance for those establishments considering this modification, however, further questions and ideas should be directed to the City of Thousand Oaks Economic Development Team. 

Temporary Outdoor Dining Expansion Instructions

This application process is intended to accommodate additional temporary seating area(s) for businesses with food service during the COVID-19 operational restrictions. Please follow these instructions to prepare your submittal. Once you have electronic versions of your materials, follow the steps below to submit your application.

1. Application: Please complete all fields on the application form.

2. Filing Fee: No Filing Fee

3. Plans: Submit electronic copies of the following (minimum 8 ½” X 11”):

• Site Plan: Depict the location of the tenant space and proposed dining area(s) relative to the overall site, property lines, other buildings/suites, parking spaces and drive aisles, streets, oak and/or landmark trees, slopes, and sidewalks.

• Outdoor Dining Area Plan: Include table/chair locations, other seating areas, separation between seating areas, canopy covers, location within a sidewalk area, outdoor heaters, parking spaces used, paths of travel, and location and type of enclosure around designated dining area.

• Elevations/Design: Provide elevation drawings or brochure information of vertical improvements, such as enclosures, umbrellas, canopies, heaters, etc. Compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and other agency regulations is required.

4. Supplemental Information: During evaluation, additional information may be requested

Download the instructions here.

Ready to submit your application? Click here to get started.

This application process is intended to accommodate limited temporary outdoor commercial operations during the COVID-19 operational restrictions.

Please follow these instructions to prepare your submittal. Once you have electronic versions of your materials, follow the steps below to submit your application.

1. Application: Please complete all fields on the application form.

2. Filing Fee: No Filing Fee

3. Plans: Submit electronic copies of the following (minimum 8 ½” X 11”):

· Site Plan: Depict the location of the tenant space and proposed expansion area(s) relative to the overall site, property lines, other buildings/suites, parking spaces and drive aisles, streets, oak and/or landmark trees, slopes, and sidewalks

· Outdoor Expansion Area Plan: Include outdoor display/merchandise locations, canopy covers, location within a sidewalk area, parking spaces used, paths of travel, and location and type of enclosure around designated area.

· Elevations/Design: Provide elevation drawings or brochure information of vertical improvements, such as enclosures, umbrellas, fans, etc.

Compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and other agency regulations is required.

4. Property Owner Approval is Required.

5. Supplemental Information: During evaluation, additional information may be requested.

 Click here to submit an Outdoor Expansion Application

 Download a copy of the instructions

Original moratorium resolution For reference: Resolution 2020-02 (March 24, 2020)- Temporary moratorium on eviction for non-payment of rent by commercial tenants impacted by the COVID19 crisis (superseded by Resolution 2020-049)

• Find out Ventura County’s current tier status and information about restrictions under each of the state's tier system here.  
• See COVID-19 case trends and other important communications from the County of Ventura here.  

• Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) COVID-19 Resources and Business Assistance: The City of Thousand Oaks is a proud EDC partner. The EDC has developed an excellent COVID-19 guide for businesses, which EDC is actively updating when new information or resources become available. Secondly, EDC recently started conducting free weekly webinars to share valuable information about the recent federal legislation and programs available to small businesses. Furthermore, local small businesses can request free consultation and application assistance for Small Business Administration (SBA) and other business relief programs.  

• Ventura County Community Foundation's Rapid Response Fund: VCCF is extending support to individuals, non-profits, and small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Learn more here.

• Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Resources: The City of Thousand Oaks also maintains a valuable partnership with the local Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has developed a webpage dedicated to COVID-19 resources. It is hosting free webinars to businesses on COVID-19-related issues. The Chamber has also compiled a list of local restaurants providing take-out and delivery options.   The City has also joined in partnership with the Chamber to support the Conejo Valley Small Business Relief Fund and Thousand Oaks businesses. This Fund offers up to $2,500 in grants to assist businesses with fewer than 25 employees that have been impacted by COVID-19. For more information on the fund please click here. 

• County of Ventura VC Emergency website: Here you will find daily COVID-19 case updates, information about the County’s “Stay Well At Home” Public Health Order, which outlines essential activities and businesses, among other important resources for businesses and residents.  
  
  

• California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-BIZ) COVID-19 resources: The Governor’s Office has developed a webpage to help California businesses understand the financial and technical resources available to them during this health emergency. It also highlights information about employee-related programs.   

• California's Roadmap to Recovery: This webpage lays out the state's phased approach to reopening the economy. It also provides specific safety and health guidance and checklists for each industry type and identifies business types not yet permitted to open. 

• California's Pandemic Unemployment Assistance: The new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program helps unemployed Californians who are business owners, self-employed, independent contractors, have limited work history, and others not usually eligible for regular state UI benefits who are out of business or services are significantly reduced as a direct result of the pandemic.

• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) COVID-19 Resources: Recent federal legislation authorized significant additional appropriations for financial assistance programs, including Economic Injury Disaster Loans, Express Loans, Debt Relief, Paycheck Protection Program. Please consider contacting the EDC to assist you with the application process. 
   
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Resources for Businesses and Employers: This webpage provides interim guidance for employers and businesses, including cleaning and disinfecting to provide a safe workplace for employees.  

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance: OSHA, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has developed guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19. The webpage also contains links to a series of other important health and safety resources to help employers fulfill the General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to provide a workplace free from known hazards likely to cause death or physical harm.