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The Department of Planning and Building provides oversight of the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County. Planning and Building performs all land use planning functions to maintain the wise use of land and to help build safe communities including policies, programs, permitting, environmental review and zoning enforcement.

Permit Processing Status:

As of May 1, 2021, permit processing and review estimates are currently running past target dates. Permit applications are processed in the order they are received. Please note that applications and submittals that are complete provide for a thorough plan review on the first round. Please monitor the status of your project through CSS. Thank you for your patience!

Featured News

Free Educational Webinar on Indoor Cannabis Cultivation Hosted By 3C-REN and the Resource Innovation Institute (RII)

3C-REN and the Resource Innovation Institute (RII) are hosting a free educational webinar for indoor cannabis cultivators operating in the Central Coast California region on February 3, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. PST to help hobby and commercial growers with lighting and HVAC, the two major cost drivers for indoor gardens.

Information on Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning

For information on Diablo Canyon Power Plan decommissioning, please click the link above.

View of vineyard with natural hillsides in background Click to view article, Draft Paso Basin Land Use Planting Ordinance Available for Public Review and Comment

Draft Paso Basin Land Use Planting Ordinance Available for Public Review and Comment

A draft Paso Basin Land Use Planting Ordinance is now available for public review and comment from October 25, 2021 to November 24, 2021.

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