Project Updates

‎ Near-Term Actions

Action 01 – Encourage Multi-Family Dwelling Development (LRP2024-00015)
On September 23, 2025 the Board of Supervisors adopted ordinances and resolutions for amendments to the Land Use and Circulation Element of the County General Plan, Land Use Ordinances for the inland areas and Coastal Zone, and Local Coastal Program to update policies and regulations related to multi-family dwelling development. The amendments update the baseline regulations for multi-family dwellings to increase flexibility for housing development to better achieve the number of dwelling units per acre as envisioned in the General Plan, while protecting the use and enjoyment of neighboring properties. The County inland ordinance will be effective October 23, 2025 and the Coastal Zone land use ordinance is currently pending certification review with California Coastal Commission.

The changes are generally summarized below:

1. Requirement for ground floor commercial use if located (a) within Central Business District or (b) on parcels larger than 1 acre outside of Central Business District, unless 10% of total dwelling units are dedicated for very low- or low-income households; 
2. Removal of Interim Residential Use standard in the Land Use Ordinances, Section 22.30.490 and Section 23.08.162 and distance from Central Business District as a requirement for calculating development intensity level;
3. Increase of allowable dwelling units per acre, maximum development floor area, height for multi family residential development,
4. Reduced minimum off-street parking, setback and minimum open area required for multi-family residential projects;
5. Reduce discretionary permitting thresholds and requirements.

List of updated Multi-Family Dwelling land use ordinances
Action 1 - Adopted Ordinance Amending T22 (clean).pdf
Action 1 - Adopted Ordinance Amending Title 22 (Redline).pdf
Action 1 - Adopted Ordinance Amending Title 23 (Clean).pdf
Action 1 - Adopted Ordinance Amending Title 23 (Redline).pdf
Comparison Table for Actions 01 and 02_updated 2025-09-23.pdf

Action 02 – Regional Housing Incentive Program (LRP2024-00016 and -00017)
On October 21, 2025, the Board of Supervisors established regulations for the Regional Housing Incentives and a new County Code Title 31 – Regional Housing Fund. Please contact Supervising Planner, Schani Siong at [email protected] with any questions or comments related to the proposed amendments.

Action 02 - T22 Incentive Program (Clean).pdf
Action 02 - T22 Incentive Program (Redline).pdf
Action 02 - T31 Regional Housing Fund.pdf
 

June 3, 2025 Board Hearing

Action 04 – Encourage Accessory Dwellings (LRP2024-00013) and

Action 05 – Expand Density Bonus Program (LRP2024-00014)

On June 3, 2025, the Board of Supervisors adopted updated regulations relating to accessory dwellings, urban dwellings and urban lot splits. Click on the links below for more information.

• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
• Urban Dwellings
• Urban Lot Splits

 

Long-Term Actions

Action 06 – Nipomo Community Plan Update (LRP2024-00007)

See project updates at: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/planning-building/grid-items/active-projects/nipomo-update


Action 07 – Streamline Housing Permitting (LRP2025-00006)

The goal of Action 07 is to develop a ministerial level permitting option as a new incentive available in the recently adopted Regional Housing Incentive Program (Housing Element Implementation Action 02). Through participation in the adopted program, this new incentive will be available for housing projects that would contribute to County affordable housing objectives and comply with objective design standards and programmatic mitigation measures.

On November 4th, 2025, the Board of Supervisors will consider Preliminary Study Scope options for Action 07 – Streamline Housing Permitting. There are two target outcomes associated with Action 07, which the Board is asked to provide direction on:

Target Outcome 1: Project Size Eligible for Streamlined Permitting

     Option 1: 50-100 dwelling unit projects

     Option 2: 100-150 dwelling unit projects

     Option 3: 150-200 dwelling unit projects

Target Outcome 2: Creation of Objective Design Standards (ODS)

     Option 1: Countywide ODS

     Option 2: Countywide ODS and ODS for communities with higher development interest

     Option 3: Community Specific ODS

Please contact Planner, Tristan Roach at [email protected] with any questions or comments related to the options being considered.
 

Action 08 – Expand Housing Opportunity Areas (LRP2025-00008 )

The goal of Action 08 is to expand opportunity areas for housing projects, especially multi-family dwellings, by strategically amending land use category designations (“rezoning”) in areas that minimize long-term impacts on resources while maximizing existing services, facilities, and infrastructure.

On November 4th, 2025, the Board of Supervisors will consider Preliminary Study Scope options for Action 08 – Expand Housing Opportunity Areas. The Board is asked to provide direction on which “rezoning” approach to further study:

Target Outcome: Rezoning Approach

     A. Expand High Service Capacity Areas

     B. Maximize Job, Service, and Activity Hubs

     C. Create New Housing Opportunity Areas

Please contact Planner, Tristan Roach at [email protected] with any questions or comments related to the items being considered.

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