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Homeowner urges Thousand Oaks to warn residents about nesting season when permitting tree work
Summary
A Thousand Oaks homeowner told the Planning Commission she has repeatedly notified her HOA to avoid tree work during nesting season and urged the city to add permit-language and public outreach to protect nesting birds and wildlife, citing federal and state protections.
During public comment at the Jan. 26 Planning Commission meeting, homeowner Lori Camille urged the city to expand public outreach and permit guidance so tree maintenance avoids bird nesting season.
Camille told the commission she and her partner have lived in a condo near 10000 Oaks Boulevard since 2018 and that oak and sycamore trees adjacent to Koska open space are habitat for great horned owls and other wildlife. She cited federal and state protections for nesting birds, specifically mentioning the "California Migratory Bird Treaty Act," and said that despite repeated HOA notifications, routine tree work continues as permits are requested and issued.
She proposed several measures including permit application verbiage reminding applicants of nesting-season best practices, outreach and education for homeowners and HOAs, and even suggested an incentive or reduced fee for applicants who file work well before nesting season. "Nobody forgets anything like a discount," she said, offering to volunteer to help with outreach materials.
Commissioners and staff thanked Camille for raising the issue. Staff did not announce any immediate regulatory changes at the meeting; the comment was recorded for potential follow-up and education efforts.
