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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Complete and comprehensive guide to Agricultural Grading, developed collaboratively with various departments within the County of San Luis Obispo. (March 2020)
Fillable PDF for describing agricultural grading projects and Best Management Practices to minimize erosion and sedimentation; form must be on file with the Department of Planning & Building before proceeding with agricultural grading work (PLN-1014)