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Residents of Shandon, Cayucos, and Santa Margarita can start or stop Water Services using the web-forms inside each dropdown menu below.
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The ADA required that public entities draft a transition plan to be completed by July 26th, 1992. The ADA Transition Plan was to identify any structural changes necessary to achieve program accessibility.
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The Adopt-A-Road program allows the public to directly contribute to roadside maintenance through litter collection and removal. In addition to the aesthetic benefits of cleaner and more beautiful roadsides, participants help to prevent potential pollutants from entering our waterways. Participating in the Adopt-A-Road program is a great way to promote civic responsibility and community pride.
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Residents of Shandon, Cayucos, and Santa Margarita can pay their water bills online at slocounty.ca.gov/waterbill
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The Bridge Design Group executes the County’s Capital Plan for the improvement of the County’s bridges, culverts and other structures through the effective and economic utilization of human and fiscal resources in the preparation and review of engineering reports, detailed design plans, technical specifications and construction contract documents.
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This service is to evaluate building permits for drainage, stormwater, erosion control, flood hazard, and driveway encroachments.
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The Central Coast Clean anti-littering educational campaign was launched across San Luis Obispo County in October 2020 with unified support and partnership between all seven incorporated cities and the County. The campaign spotlights the detrimental impacts of litter on community public spaces and natural areas and promotes sustainable alternatives and best practices.
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Purchase bus passes for RTA (Regional Transit Authority) & SCT (South County Transit).
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Videos outlining how to use the County's real-time rain and stream monitoring service at https://wr.slocountywater.org
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The Cooperative Road Improvement Program was put in place to help local residents upgrade existing unpaved County maintained roads to paved roads or bring roads to a County standard for acceptance into the maintained system.
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Public Works employs civil engineers and surveyors in many roles across six different work groups. Currently, we are seeking to fill the following positions. To submit an application click here
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See Development Services Fee Schedule
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These reports summarize findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Drainage and Flood Control Study conducted for seven San Luis Obispo communities.
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Review construction documents associated with land development
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These assessments identify the vulnerability of the drinking water supply to contamination from typical human activities, intending to facilitate and provide the basic information for each community to develop a program to protect the drinking water supply.
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The California Department of Transportation, through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), requires the County of San Luis Obispo to adopt and execute a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program for the hiring of disadvantaged businesses for projects receiving Federal-aid funds. Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are defined as those for-profit small businesses where 51% of the business (as defined by the United States Small Business Administration) is owned by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more of the socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who own it.
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The Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (“Plan”) is a multi-year planning document designed to identify, prioritize, and track the progress of capital projects with estimated costs over $100,000 that relate to the maintenance, improvement, or building of infrastructure and facilities during the period of FY 2023-24 through FY 2027-28.
The following dropdown menus will display the Plan, along with Appendixes 1 – 6; and Appendix 7, which includes detailed information about each capital project within the Plan.
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Building Permit review for potential drainage or flood hazards.
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Contact numbers and websites for San Luis Obispo County garbage and recycling service providers.
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Electronic Payments
With an Encroachment or Transportation permit number, payments can now be made electronically through our new payment portal system at any time. By accessing the Citizens Connect Portal, and creating an account, you can then pay for permits online and view permit information. There will no longer be the need to call in permit payments.
- Major Credit Cards Only
- Debit Cards Ok
- No E-Checks
For help with an electronic payment, please follow the payment guide below.
You can also click here to download a PDF version of this guide.
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GIS of the County Survey Maps and Corner Records. Open Map in New Page | Search Map Index
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An Encroachment Permit is a permit which allows people to work within or use the County right of way. An Encroachment Permit is required whenever an activity (e.g. construction, events, etc.) takes place in the County right of way.
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GIS map of all County maintained bridges and plans for proposed bikeway improvements and installations.
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This program provides financial assistance (up to 50% of the annual sewer service charge component) to low income households in the Los Osos community.
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Groundwater basins throughout San Luis Obispo County.
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To date, Public Works has spent 1.6 million dollars on the water conservation program. The goal of reducing indoor water usage to 50 gallons per day per person has been achieved (current indoor water usage is now 40 gallons per person).
We continue to find ways to achieve a sustainable groundwater basin. Public Works coordinates groundwater sustainable efforts with the Los Osos Basin Management Committee.
Public Works continues to issue rebates for conserving water for customers in the sewer service area by issuing rebates for water efficient toilets, showerheads, washing machines, hot water recirculation systems, complete gray water systems and laundry only gray water systems.
Please refer to your water purveyor or State for other water saving rebate. Please visit www.slocountywater.org for more information.
If you wish to apply for a rebate for plumber installed fixtures and retrofits please see the Plumber Installation Rebate service.
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Outlines the ongoing Quagga/Zebra mussel programs throughout San Luis Obispo County.
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To date, Public Works has spent 1.6 million dollars on the water conservation program. The goal of reducing indoor water usage to 50 gallons per day per person has been achieved (current indoor water usage is now 40 gallons per person).
We continue to find ways to achieve a sustainable groundwater basin. Public Works coordinates groundwater sustainable efforts with the Los Osos Basin Management Committee.
Public Works continues to issue rebates for conserving water for customers in the sewer service area by issuing rebates for water efficient toilets, showerheads, washing machines, hot water recirculation systems, complete gray water systems and laundry only gray water systems.
Please refer to your water purveyor or State for other water saving rebate. Please visit www.slocountywater.org for more information.
If you wish to apply for a rebate for homeowner installed fixtures and retrofits please see the Homeowner Installation Rebate service.
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Boat inspection program for Lake Nacimiento to prevent the spread of Quagga and Zebra Mussels.
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Schedule a Tour at our Los Osos Water Recycling Facility.
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Additional feature of the Mussel Prevention Program available to participating, eligible private launch ramps at Lake Nacimiento.
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Public Works provides access to public records per the California Public Records Act (CPRA). Examples of requests Public Works is best suited to handle would pertain to County roadways, mapping, improvement projects or water data.
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Live weather and water information including Stream, Rain and Reservoir levels in San Luis Obispo County.
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Road abandonments are processed by the Public Works Department. An individual seeking the abandonment and discontinuance of a public road may inquire about the road abandonment process by emailing [email protected] or calling Public Works at 805-781-5252
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Locations for sewer laterals and septic tanks in Los Osos.
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The County of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department is responsible for maintenance and installation of signal lights, road signs, and road striping, in addition to roadway maintenance and improvements. A request should be submitted to report problems and concerns with County maintained signals, signs, striping, and other road maintenance issues including potholes or roadway surface treatment.
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County maps available for reference and download.
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The County of San Luis Obispo provides water and/or sewer services for specific County Service Areas (CSAs). These services are managed through issuance of water/sewer Will Serve letters.
Email Will Serve inquiries and requests to [email protected]
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The Master Water Report (MWR) is a comprehensive plan evaluating water management strategies - including optimization of existing water supplies - to meet water resource needs County-wide.
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Watershed maps and data for San Luis Obispo County.
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North Coast Planning Area contains 5 Watersheds
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If any traffic control, route markers, road/lane closures, pre-event advertising, participant fee, or event activities takes place in County Right-of-Way.
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North County Planning Area contains 11 Watersheds
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Dry wells and other sub-surface stormwater infiltration practices/technologies serving uses other than single-family homes are considered Class V wells, subject to US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) regulations. Typically, Class V wells are shallow wells used to place a variety of fluids directly below the land surface. By definition, a well is “any bored, drilled, driven shaft, or dug hole that is deeper than its widest surface dimension, or an improved sinkhole, or a subsurface fluid distribution system” and an “injection well” is a “well” into which “fluids” are being injected (40 CFR §144.3). A guide can be found here: Class V Well Guide.
Stormwater dry wells and other sub-surface stormwater infiltration practices/technologies may be authorized to operate as long as they are registered with the US EPA, and only inject uncontaminated stormwater. The County of San Luis Obispo currently requires Class V Well registration as part of permitting new development.
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Since 1997, the Public Works Department has maintained a formal pavement management program for documenting road conditions, forecasting pavement maintenance and scheduling maintenance funds for the road network.
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Development Services Division ensures site plans incorporate the appropriate post-construction stormwater runoff controls. Staff can assist applicants with determining which State requirements apply to their project and provide reference resources for achieving compliance. Applicants are advised to consider post-construction runoff requirements during the site design process.
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The County’s Department of Public Works and Department of Planning & Building are updating the County’s Low Impact Development Handbook. The Low Impact Development (LID) Handbook was first published in 2014 to support project developers with integration of the Central Coast Post-Construction Stormwater Requirements (Resolution R3-2013-0032).
The updated Post-Construction Stormwater Guidebook will serve as a new guidance document that communicates the County’s expectations for post-construction stormwater management and strategies that meet the Central Coast Post-Construction design requirements. Once completed, the new Post-Construction Guidebook will replace the existing Low Impact Development Handbook.
The update effort includes the release of a Preliminary Draft and Final Draft versions for public comment in 2023. The final adopted Guidebook is expected to be released by the end of the year. The County will host a public webinar in conjunction with the launch of the completed Guidebook.
County staff welcome your questions and comments on this update process via email to [email protected]
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The County Surveyor's office reviews all Records of Survey and Corner Records filed in the county. We also review Parcel Maps and Tract Maps that are processed by the County.
See our forms section for: checklist, forms, informational documents and other documents pertaining to the survey map review process.
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Bid results for Public Works projects since 2009.
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Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act requires that "No person in the united States shall, on the ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance."
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The purpose of establishing Public Improvement Standards is to help provide public facilities and services that ensure health and safety and enhance quality of life for the community.
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Request permission to haul, drive, or tow an oversized vehicle on County roads
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California Public Records Act (CPRA)
PUBLIC WORKS PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST FORM
Per the California Public Records Act (CPRA), I hereby request reproduction of the following records maintained by the Department of Public Works and understand that there may be fees incurred in the reproduction of the records. Please complete the form below. If the Department of Public Works does not maintain your requested records this form will be forwarded to the correct department.
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The Department of Public Works maintains GIS information for Road Closures and Delays, Los Osos Sewer Laterals, Survey Map Indexes, and Groundwater Basins.
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Scans of the County's recorded maps. These include: Records of Survey, Tract Maps, Parcel Maps, Corner Records, and other miscellaneous maps.
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Scans of various County engineering plans including: bridges, curbs, Parcel and Tract Map Improvement Plans, Road Plans, Right of Way Plans, and State Highway Plans.
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Road closures and delays due to ongoing projects, events, or storms.
Disclaimer
Road closures and delays are subject to change due to weather.
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The County is responsible for residents and businesses in the unincorporated area in meeting State requirements for reducing the amount of solid waste disposal at landfills, ensuring public health and safety, and minimizing environmental impacts. The County coordinates with the San Luis Obispo County Integrated Waste Management Authority (IWMA) who is responsible for solid waste compliance for the seven incorporated cities and twelve special districts with solid waste powers that are members of the IWMA.
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is the state agency overseeing the County's compliance with meeting goals and implementing programs for source reduction, recycling, organic (food and yard) waste diversion and transformation, edible food recovery, capacity planning, and community education and outreach. The County Public Works Department coordinates with local and state agencies including cities, community services districts and sanitary districts, regional partners, commercial edible food generators, food recovery organizations and services, community partners and stakeholders countywide on solid waste management efforts.
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South County Planning Area contains 9 Watersheds
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Schedules for street sweeping performed monthly on designated County-maintained roads. The street sweeping program encompasses urbanized areas as designated by NPDES MS4 boundaries.
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Traffic Circulation Studies involve the creation of a new computerized traffic models that would reasonably simulate current traffic flow patterns and also forecast future travel demands and traffic flow patterns.
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The County of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department maintains traffic count data for all County maintained roads.
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The Traffic Regulations Code Book outlines the provisions and regulations previously contained in Title 15 of the County Code.
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The County is seeking assistance from citizens in identifying odor-related issues in the community. Please be our noses and report nuisance odors by calling us or filling out this form during (or as soon as possible) the smell is noticed. When speaking with staff, please be prepared to report the following: Name and phone number Date, time and location when the odor was present
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Water conservation is an effort to use our limited natural resource of water wisely and responsibly for our current and future needs. Whether or not we are in a drought, fresh, clean water is a scarce resource and every drop counts. Through long-term planning and education, we are Making Water Conservation A Way Of Life. Tips on how to conserve water can be found here.
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Your one-stop shop to anything water related in San Luis Obispo County and more. Below, you'll find links to webpages with information about water sources, providers, management efforts and many other topics. We hope you can find what you're looking for!
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Details on where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to State standards.
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Each survey is compiled to provide information identifying existing and future sources of water contamination, provide a baseline of water quality and watershed conditions, and recommend watershed management practices that will protect raw water quality.
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