We've put together some drawings, details and other information for a variety of building projects, such as barriers for swimming pools, retaining walls, and foundations. See the full list here:
Construction Drawings and Details
If you'd like to read some helpful notes and general rules for building a residence or addition, you can get that here:
General Notes for Residental Building
For information on septic system design and maintenance:
Sewage Systems Information
The State Water Resources Control Board has information on changes to septic regulations (Assembly Bill 855). Visit their website to read about it:
Changes to Septic Regulations
We provide several reports that show our building permit activity - weekly list of permits issued, monthly reports, fiscal year totals, and reports by community. View those reports here:
Building Permit Activity Reports
What is Grading? Grading means to remove or deposit soil (cut or fill). It is usually done to construct a building pad or a driveway. Grading is regulated because it can cause serious problems when not done properly. Learn more about it here:
Grading and Drainage
If you'd like to request modification to provisions of Title 19 of The San Luis Obispo County Code or request an Alternate Material or Method of Construction for your project, please use this form:
Alternate Materials or Modifications Request Form
"As-built structures" means buildings have been constructed without a building permit or proper inspections. Read about it here:
As-Built Review and Inspection Process
Would you like to put a metal building or prefabricated barn on your property? Read this for some helpful information:
Metal Buildings
Required Information for electrical meters, well meter and other electrical permits:
Electrical Plan Completeness Review
Get answers to our most frequently asked questions here:
Frequently Asked Questions
The California Department of Housing and Community Development , Division of Codes and Standards, frequently publishes bulletins regarding safety,code updates, environmental impact information, etc. We provide links to some of these bulletins here: