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Trevor Keith

Trevor Keith

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Interactive Maps (Land Use View)

Our interactive Land Use View mapping application can be used to look up property information by assessor parcel number (APN), plan or permit number, or address.

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Online Services (CSS)

The County of San Luis Obispo provides online services through our Citizen Self-Service (CSS) Permit Portal to submit building permit and planning applications, request a building inspection, research permits and property information, and to pay fees.

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Three photos including a view of the coast, a row of homes in a neighborhood and a home on rural property Click to view article, Housing Element Public Review Draft Available

Housing Element Public Review Draft Available

The 2020-2028 Housing Element Public Review Draft for the County of San Luis Obispo is available for review and input.

Many green cannabis plants Click to view article, Cannabis Ordinance Amendments Available for Public Review

Cannabis Ordinance Amendments Available for Public Review

On March 26, 2019, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors directed Planning and Building staff to prepare amendments to the current cannabis ordinance, which are being considered as “Phase III.”

Field of green hemp plants Click to view article, County Hemp Ordinance Update

County Hemp Ordinance Update

On May 5, 2020, the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance allowing industrial hemp cultivation in certain unincorporated areas of the county with the exception of the Edna Valley area.

Click to view article, Notice of Change in Public Facilities Fees for New Construction

Notice of Change in Public Facilities Fees for New Construction

Adjusted fees will take effect January 4, 2020.

Click to view article, Accessory Dwelling Unit Laws Explained

Accessory Dwelling Unit Laws Explained

On October 9, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several bills to further facilitate the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Specifically, the signing of SB 13, AB 68, and AB 881 made significant changes to State ADU Law.

Click to view article, Fair Housing Plan Draft Available for Public Comment

Fair Housing Plan Draft Available for Public Comment

The draft plan is available for public review and comment until Tuesday, December 24, 2019.