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Regulations and Policies

Below you'll find information on the various policies and procedures and construction regulations.

Read about the construction regulations, code interpretations and policies in effect in the unincorporated area of San Luis Obispo County here:

Construction Regulations 

When a builder, inspector or plan checker questions what a code section means, the building official must make an interpretation.  Read an alphabetically arranged list of the interpretations we have made over the past several years here:

Interpretations and Policies

What are Conditions of Approval?  Read our about them here:

Guide to Condition Compliance

For information on certifying the ground that has been moved prior to building, read:

Pad Certification

Read the official Department of Planning and Building policy on the implementation of the Los Osos moratorium here:

Los Osos Moratorium

Learn about how to prevent exceeding allowable building height on your project here:

Building Height Certification

Wondering what the process is for converting a mobile home to storage? Read about it here:

Mobile Home Conversion to Storage

What are the requirements for permits and inspections of factory made, site assembled sunrooms?  Find out here:

Sunroom Installation Requirements

When does a licensed surveyor or authorized civil engineer have to certify the setback/location for your structure?  Learn about it here:

Setback Certification