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 Department of Planning & Building will be CLOSED on Monday, July 4th, 2022, in observance of Independence Day.
Applying for a Construction Permit on PermitSLO/CSS is not available until July 5, 2022 at 8AM due to a software update. Applying for Plan Applications is still available during this time.
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Oak Woodland Ordinance Fact Sheet (LNG-1024)
Request to remove oak trees that fall under the Oak Woodland Ordinance (LNG-1020)
Oak Woodland Management Plan Guidelines (LNG-1017)
Oak Woodland Management Plans – Request for Qualifications (LNG-1025)
Oak Woodland Ordinance community meeting informational presentation (June 2017)
County of San Luis Obispo Voluntary Oak Woodlands Management Plan (2003)