RESIDENTS are calling for the Dallas Cowboys to apologize after claiming the football team crossed the line with its upcoming training camp.
The organization has made its presence known in Oxnard, California, where the camp is set to open this week.
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Homeowners in the area were upset when an elevated, VIP tent was built by the Cowboys without warning and placed against several of their back fences.
Many were concerned about privacy, safety, and property values, prompting a complaint being filed with the city.
"To wake up on a Saturday with your pajamas on and there’s a whole bunch of men looking [in from] outside, that’s very disrespectful," a resident named Shalea Thompson told KXAS.
"My daughter and I were in our pajamas, and we had to run upstairs because there were a whole bunch of men peering into our house, maybe not on purpose but still,"
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"No one knew there was going to be a structure built."
A video from a resident's Ring camera showed the VIP tent situated against the fence as a crowd of 14 people are seen walking up the flight of stairs to the tent's platform deck.
Some of the people entering the tent take a glance at the resident's back patio, which is just a few feet below - one person stops to look directly into the yard for a few seconds.
Another person could be heard saying, "See how it's so high, it goes like into their yard," while gesturing at the yard.
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The video also highlights other complaints from residents, such as the tent obstructing views.
Several people told The Dallas Morning News that the tent is so tall that it blocks them from seeing anything except a small strip of the sky from their second-story windows.
When the Cowboys aren't in town, they have picturesque views of the River Ridge Playing Fields and a nearby gold course
However, some have taken the time to show their support for the Cowboys as the training camp allows them to have a front-row seat to practices.
Many have proudly flown their Cowboys flags and cheered them on.
However, a resident told the outlet that the Cowboys have "crossed the line."
The team said all the necessary permits to build the temporary tent - which will come down in August when training ends - were obtained.
But Barry P. Goldberg, who represents some of the residents said that he hasn't seen those permits yet as the Cowboys reportedly haven't produced them.
Goldberg said he was directed to the online search system for the city of Oxnard and claimed he was unable to locate the documents.
Training camp opens on July 26 with players and coaches arriving on Monday, July 24.
The U.S. Sun has reached out to The Dallas Cowboys for comment.
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