Lot Line Adjustment
A discretionary application that alters the property lines between four or fewer existing adjoining parcels, taking land from one parcel and adding it to an adjacent parcel without increasing the number of parcels. A lot line adjustment is acted on by either the Hearing Officer or the Subdivision Review Board.
What is the process?
Step 1: Request a Lot Line Adjustment Map Number
- Obtain a map number first, by following the steps for a Map Number Request here.
- Once you have the autogenerated map number, ensure the map number is printed on the tentative lot line adjustment map.
Step 2: Complete an Application Package
Step 3: Apply Online
Please apply for a lot line adjustment through the online service PermitSLO.
*** Please ensure all documents reflect the lot line adjustment number. ***
- To apply online, click Subdivision Application
- Click Apply
- Login by providing your email address and clicking "Next", or "Create an account", if you are a new user.
- Follow the step-by-step instructions.
- Upload the Attachments Necessary for a Lot Line Adjustment Online Submittal before clicking Submit.
*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 4: 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 5: Review by Staff
Department of Planning & Building staff reviews the application for consistency with applicable land use regulations and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Step 6: Schedule Hearing
Staff schedules the application for a public hearing - either Planning Department Hearing, Subdivision Review Board, or Planning Commission based on the subdivision entitlement type.
Step 7: Reach Decision
During the public hearing, the hearing body considers the application and reaches a decision to either approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application.
Step 8: Appeal Decision (Optional)
Any aggrieved person can appeal a decision to the Board of Supervisors. Projects located within the Coastal Zone can be appealed to (or by) the California Coastal Commission.
Step 9: Record Subdivision
The applicant must record the approved subdivision within two years of its approval date.
Step 10: Extend Approval (Optional)
The applicant may request a time extension to extend the approval date for one year. The maximum number of available time extensions is based on the subdivision entitlement type.
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