Thousand Oaks, CA Building Safety: Green Building Code (2026)
Key Facts
- Code adopted
- 2025 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen)
- Applies to
- Every newly constructed building or structure in the city
- Extra fee
- Separate fee to verify CALGreen mandatory-measure compliance
- Certification note
- Meeting this code does not equal any third-party green certification
Summary
Thousand Oaks has adopted the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) for every newly constructed building in the city, and charges a separate plan-check fee specifically to verify compliance with CALGreen's mandatory measures.
101.3 Scope. The provisions of this code and Title 8, Chapter 4, the City of Thousand Oaks Code Administration shall apply to the planning, design, operation, construction, use and occupancy of every newly constructed building or structure, unless otherwise indicated in this code, throughout the State of California. It is not the intent that this code substitute or be identified as meeting the certification requirements of any green building program. ... 101.12 Fee for Mandatory Measures. A fee established by resolution of City Council and in accordance with the Thousand Oaks Building Code Fee Schedule for plan examination and permit fees shall be assessed to verify compliance with the mandatory measures of the California Green Building Standards Code.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-78: 2026 S-78 Supplement contains: Current city legislation passed through March 31, 2026).
Full Breakdown
The code applies to the planning, design, operation, construction, use, and occupancy of new buildings and structures. The City is explicit that adopting CALGreen doesn't substitute for or count as meeting any third-party green building certification (e.g., LEED). A dedicated 'Fee for Mandatory Measures' is layered on top of standard plan-check and permit fees, set by City Council resolution under the Building Code Fee Schedule, specifically to confirm CALGreen compliance.
Violations & Fines
As part of Title 8, noncompliance is enforceable under the general Building Code violation provisions (§ 8-1.23): up to a $1,000 fine, up to 6 months in jail, or both, with continuing violations treated as separate daily offenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Thousand Oaks require CALGreen compliance for new construction?
Will meeting CALGreen automatically make my building LEED certified?
Sources & Official References
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