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Agriculture Element of the General Plan
Coastal Plan Policy Document for the County of San Luis Obispo LCP
Economic Element of the General Plan
This Framework for Planning for the Coastal Zone is a General Plan Element that accompanies the Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance (Title 23)
This Framework for Planning for the Inland areas is a General Plan Element that accompanies the Inland Land Use Ordinance (Title 22)
Housing Element of the General Plan
Noise Element of the General Plan
Offshore Energy Element of the General Plan
Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan
Safety Element of the General Plan