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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.
 

Pro Housing Designation

The County of San Luis Obispo’s efforts to ease the housing crunch are being recognized by the State of California. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has announced the County has earned the prestigious “Prohousing Designation”. It is a recognition reserved for cities and counties that go above and beyond in enacting bold, locally driven policies that accelerate housing production, lower costs, and expand opportunities.

Nipomo Community Plan Update

Upcoming Events

• October 23, 2026 – The updated Nipomo Community Plan releases! Take a look and see what's changed based on the community feedback. Your comments matter!
• November 8, 2026 – Community Workshop #4: The Final Round Up! Come meet up with your community members at Nipomo High School from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and help shape the future of Nipomo. See you there!
• November 30, 2026 – Comment period for the updated Nipomo Community Plan closes at 9:00 am.
• Early 2027 – Let your voice be heard as the updated Community Plan will be presented to Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors.

 

Draft Public Review and Comment Submissions

On October 23, 2026 the Updated Community Plan draft will be available here.  

Once you've had a chance to read through the Plan, we'd love to hear what you think! A link will be posted here where you can share your comments and ideas about the updated Community Plan.
 

Watch this Video! Learn about the Nipomo Community Plan Update!

Past Community Workshops and Surveys Information

Community Workshop 1 Presentation
Community Workshop 2 Presentation
Summer 2025 Survey Results

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.  The appeal hearing date before the Board of Supervisors has been continued several times.  At this time, a new hearing date has not been scheduled.