Active Projects
2020-2028 Housing Element Implementation
2020-2028 Housing Element Implementation Framework
On March 12, 2024, the Board of Supervisors considered a board-requested housing policy review conducted by the Department of Planning and Building, which included a recommended Housing Element implementation framework for the next four years. The Board provided input and directed staff to implement the Housing Element in accordance with the modified framework. Implementation is targeted to begin July 2024. All items will return to the Board of Supervisors for final action.
Please contact Planner Tristan Roach at [email protected] with any questions or to be added to an interested parties contact list for specific framework actions.
2025 Nipomo Community Plan Update with Public Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP)
The County is proud to have Cal Poly City and Regional Planning Department students engaging in a "learn by doing" experience this Spring by providing visualizations that support the Nipomo Update effort.
Project Documents
1994 Nipomo Community PlanWest Tefft Corridor Design Plan
Olde Towne Nipomo Circulation and Design Plan
Nipomo Community Survey Results
Between May 3 and June 10, the Department of Planning and Building collected over 1,200 responses to the Nipomo Community Survey. The survey aimed to gather community input on the issues that most impact the lives of Nipomo residents. Results showed that improvements to traffic, roads, and circulation are seen as the most likely to positively affect the community. Additionally, most respondents indicated support for reasonable development in Nipomo and expressed willingness to consider generating local funds for infrastructure and community improvements.- Please click here to view the survey results:ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤOverall Nipomo Survey Results
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Past Workshops
Community Workshop 1 PresentationDana Reserve Specific Plan
The 2024 Dana Reserve Specific Plan was adopted in April 2024 to allow for the phased development of a 288-acre master-planned community with up to 1,370 residential units, 110,000-203,000 square feet of commercial and non-residential (Visitor Serving/Hotel, Education) floor area, a minimum of 55.6 acres of open space and 6.3 acres of recreation, and related circulation and infrastructure. The project included a County-initiated General Plan and Ordinance Amendment to change the land use categories within the specific plan area and to incorporate the property into the Nipomo Urban Reserve Line (URL), and to ensure the General Plan is consistent with the DRSP. The project was annexed into the Nipomo Community Services District service area in November 2024 to facilitate the provision of water and wastewater services to the project. The project site is located west of US 101, east of Hetrick Avenue, and adjacent to the Nipomo URL. The project is located within the South County Inland Sub Area of the South County Planning Area.
The proposed amended project would reduce the total unit count to 1,242 residential units, would remove the requirement to build 100 accessory dwelling units, and would increase the amount of open space to 60.86 acres. The project would still include 110,000-203,000 square feet of commercial and non-residential (Visitor Serving/Hotel, Education) floor area, a 6.3 acres of recreation, and related circulation and infrastructure.
Proposed changes can be viewed here: Project Documents
The Dana Reserve Specific Plan Amendment has been tentatively scheduled for Planning Commission on August 28, 2025 to receive a recommendation, and will then be scheduled for hearing before the Board of Supervisors.
Diablo Canyon Power Plant Extended Operations
On September 2, 2022, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 846 into law, providing a path for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to extend operations at its Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) beyond the current expected closures of 2024 (Unit 1) and 2025 (Unit 2). There are numerous provisions in the new law that require proceedings spanning multiple State and Federal agencies. Links to the various agencies proceedings are provided below in the Frequently Asked Questions section. See "Which Agencies are involved in implementing SB 846".
Phillips 66 Santa Maria Refinery Demolition and Remediation Project
On August 15, 2022, Phillips 66 Company (Phillips 66) applied to the County of San Luis Obispo for approval of a Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit (DP/CDP) to demolish the Santa Maria Refinery (SMR) facility and remediate the site located at 2555 Willow Road in Arroyo Grande, California.
The County application, C-DRC2022-00048 Phillips 66 SMR Demolition and Remediation Project (SMR Project), was accepted for processing on March 15, 2023, initiating an environmental review process as required under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Environmental Impact Report
On September 19, 2024, the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Santa Maria Refinery Demolition and Remediation Project was released.The Final EIR and the Appendices can be accessed here
The complete Draft EIR can be accessed here.
The comments received on the Draft EIR can be accessed here.
Planning Commission Decision
On October 24, 2024, the Planning Commission certified the SMR Project EIR and approved the Project. However, an appeal to the decision was filed on November 4. An appeal hearing before the Board of Supervisors was scheduled for February 4, 2025. However, the hearing has been continued until July 15, 2025. The hearing will be held at the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Montery Street, San Luis Obispo. Once issued, the Board of Supervisors agenda for the meeting can be accessed here.
