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Trevor Keith

Trevor Keith

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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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Avila Beach is a Bird Sanctuary Sign in the foreground with the town of Avila Beach and the ocean in the distance Click to view article, Help Shape the Future of Avila Beach on July 25, 2020

Help Shape the Future of Avila Beach on July 25, 2020

The Department of Planning and Building is hosting a virtual workshop on the Avila Community Plan Update, which will guide land use and development in Avila for the next 20 years.

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.

Field of green hemp plants Click to view article, Industrial Hemp Ordinance Next Steps

Industrial Hemp Ordinance Next Steps

The Industrial Hemp Ordinance will be presented to the Board of Supervisors on April 7, 2020.