Certificate of Compliance

What is the process?

Step 1: Complete a Cost Accounting Agreement

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

Step 2: Complete an Application Package

Step 3: Obtain a Number

A Certificate of Compliance Number is required. Please Request a Number.

Once you have the autogenerated number, ensure the number is printed on all documents.

Step 4: Apply Online

Please apply for a certificate of compliance through the online service PermitSLO.

*** Please ensure all documents reflect the certificate of compliance number. ***

  1. To apply online, click Subdivision Application
  2. Click Apply
  3. Login by providing your email address and clicking "Next", or "Create an account", if you are a new user.
  4. Follow the step-by-step instructions.
  5. Upload the following before clicking Submit:
    1. Cost Accounting Agreement
    2. Application Package
    3. Additional Required Information
    4. 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.

Step 5: Pay Invoice

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.

Step 6: Determine Lot Legality

Department of Planning & Building staff will review the Cost Accounting Agreement, Application Package, and other supporting documentation, and determine if the parcel in question was legally created. If the parcel was legally created, a certificate of compliance issued. If the parcel was not legally created, a conditional certificate of compliance is issued.

Step 7: Appeal of Determination (Situational)

Any aggrieved person can appeal a certificate or conditional certificate determination to the Board of Supervisors.

Step 8: Record Certificate

After a certificate of compliance or conditional certificate of compliance is issued, staff records it with the County Clerk-Recorder.

Who is eligible?

The owner of the subject property or anyone who is given consent by the owner of the subject property may use this service.

Is there a charge for this service?

Please refer to the Department of Planning & Building Fee Schedule for application fees.

When and where is this service offered?

This service is available throughout the year during regular business hours except during scheduled holidays.

Location, directions and hours of operation

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Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM


976 Osos Street Room 200
San Luis Obispo, CA 93408

Tel: (805) 781-5600

Fax: (805) 781-1242

Permits/Inspections: (805) 788-6602

FAQS

The State Subdivision Map Act, current case law, and local ordinances are used to determine parcel legality.

In cases where a parcel was not created legally, the property owner is given the opportunity to apply for a conditional certificate of compliance.

No, a certificate of compliance neither ensures that a parcel is buildable nor does it entitle the property owner to a construction permit or other development permits or approvals.