Before applying, a parcel needs to meet minimum eligibility, standards and requirements, and the lot design is required to be consistent with the Local Agency Management Plan (LAMP). Please make sure the parcel and lot design meets all standards and requirements, by completing an Eligibility Checklist.

A completed Cost Accounting Agreement is required. Please download and complete a Cost Accounting Agreement.

A completed Application Package is required. Please download and complete an Urban Lot Split Application Package.

A Map Number is required. Please Request a Map Number.

Once you have the autogenerated map number, ensure the map number is printed on the tentnative map. 

*** Please ensure all documents reflect the map number. ***

1. Click on the PermitSLO link here: Subdivision Application
2. Click Apply
3. Log In or Register
4. Follow the step-by-step instructions.
5. Upload the following before clicking Submit:
   1. Eligibilty Checklist
   2. Cost Accounting Agreement
   3. Application Package
   4. Tentative Map
   5. Additional Required Information
   6. Supplemental Information 

*Digital Copies are now required with submission*

Planning staff will look over the application submittal package and contact the primary contact with any questions. 

If you would like to learn more about our online services, click here: Learn about PermitSLO.

Planning staff will email the billing contact an invoice. Pay invoice here*.

Once the invoice is paid, the project review timeline will begin.

Please note for all Planning and Building applications, after 15 days of non-payment of invoice, the application will be voided and resubmittal will be required.

Department of Planning & Building staff will review the Eligibilty Checklist, Cost Accounting Agreement, Application Package, Tentative Map, and other supporting documentation.

The applicant must record the approved subdivision within two years of its approval date.

The applicant may request a time extension, in writing, to extend the approval date for one year. The maximum number of available time extensions is based on the subdivision entitlement type.