Planning & Building - County of San Luis Obispo

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The Department of Planning and Building Permit Center is open by appointment only for limited building permit intake, correction returns/pick-up, and permit issuance. To set up an appointment, please call 805-781-5601.

To submit electronic Building Permit or Land Use Permit Applications, please visit the Permitting page.

The County’s online permit portal, CSS, will be down and unavailable for public access from Thursday, September 30 at 5:00 PM until Monday, October 4 at 8:00 AM for a system upgrade.

Trevor Keith

Director of Planning & Building

Citizen Self-Service (CSS) Portal

Public Information and Permit Processing Online Services

The County’s online permit portal, CSS, will be down and unavailable for public access from Thursday, September 30 at 5:00 PM until Monday, October 4 at 8:00 AM for a system upgrade.

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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

Public Comment Period for the Draft Avila Community Plan Extended to October 22, 2021

The public comment period on the draft plan has been extended to 5 PM on October 22, 2021.

Conceptual Rendering of Potential Mixed-Use Building Click to view article, Public Information Session on Proposed Amendment to the Woodlands Specific Plan (Trilogy at Monarch Dunes)

Public Information Session on Proposed Amendment to the Woodlands Specific Plan (Trilogy at Monarch Dunes)

On August 25, 2021, at 6:00 PM, the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Planning and Building will host a public information session via Zoom, to present the proposed amendment to the Woodlands Specific Plan. The public information session will provide an overview of what is currently allowed under the Woodlands Specific Plan and what changes could happen with the proposed amendment.