The Department of Planning and Building Permit Center is open by appointment only. A walk-in option is available for customers with questions on Mondays and Fridays from 8:30 AM to 11:45 AM. Walk-ins are limited to 15 minutes each in order to accommodate as many people as possible. If you’d like to submit an application in person, please schedule an appointment by calling (805) 781-5600.
To submit electronic Building Permit or Land Use Permit Applications, please visit the Permitting page.
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Countywide Design Guidelines
Olde Towne Nipomo Design and Circulation Plan
Santa Margarita Design Plan
Templeton Community Design Plan
West Tefft Corridor Design Plan
The Workforce Housing Guidelines from 2016-2017