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Please see a response to several scenarios below;
Click here for a list: Avail App Types
Obtain a Permit
Follow these links for the step by step process to apply for a:
- Construction Permit Application (e.g. house, detached workshop, grading, swimming pool, commercial building, and tenant improvement to an existing building.)
- Renewable Energy Permit
- Septic Repair Permit, or
- Express Permits for Small Repairs or Installs (e.g. water heater replacement, air conditioning or heating unit replacement, drain repair, lighting, and electrical panel replacement.)
Follow this link for the step by step process to apply for a Land Division Permit.
The following are types of land division permits that the County processes:
- Amendment to approved land division
- Certificate of Compliance
- Condominium (new or conversion)
- Lot Line Adjustment
- Parcel Map
- Tract Map
- Voluntary Merger
Follow this link for the step by step process to apply for a Land Use Permit.
Make a Payment
Follow this link for information on how to make Payments.
Report a Suspected Code Violation
Follow this link for the step by step process to File a Cannabis Complaint.
For a step-by-step process click here: Report a Suspected Code Violation Using CodeSLO
File an Appeal
Follow this link for the step by step process to File a Coastal Appeal.
Follow this link for the step by step process to File an Inland Appeal.
Follow this link for the step by step process to File a Negative Declaration Determination.
Research Parcel History Using an APN
Click the following link to access a user guide: How to Research Parcel Information Using an APN.
Review Fees
Follow this link to view the Residential Building Permit Fees Guide.
Follow this link to Review Land Division Fee Sheets.
Follow this link to view the Land Use Permit Fee Sheets.
Follow this link to view the Fee Schedule.
Build a Fence
Follow this link to learn about Fencing and Screening.
Obtain a Business Clearance
Follow this link for a step by step overview of the Business License Zoning Clearance process for a commercial business.
Follow this link for a step by step process to apply for a Bed & Breakfast or Homestay Business License Zoning Clearance.
Follow this link for a step by step process to apply for a Home Occupation Zoning Clearance.
Follow this link for a step by step process to apply for a Vacation Rental Zoning Clearance.
Build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Follow this link to learn about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).
Build an Accessory Structure
Follow the links below to learn about Residential Accessory Structures such as:
Learn About Property Addresses
Follow these links to learn about property Address Verification and Address Assignment (Pre-Addressing).
Learn About Movable Tiny Houses
Follow this link to learn about Moveable Tiny Houses.
Learn About Minimum Parcel Size
Follow this link to learn about Minimum Parcel Size.
Learn About Zoning & Allowable Uses
Follow this link to learn about Zoning & Allowable Uses.
Learn About Animal Keeping
Follow this link to learn about Animal Keeping.
Learn About How Many Dwellings are Allowed on a Parcel
Follow this link to learn about Residential Density.
Learn About Vacation Rentals
Follow this link for a step by step process to operate a Coastal Vacation Rental.
Follow this for a step by step process to operate a Inland Vacation Rental.
Follow the link for a step by step process to operate a Vacation Rental in Williamson Act contracted property.
Follow this link for a step by step process to apply for a Bed & Breakfast or Homestay Business License Zoning Clearance.
Follow the links below to learn more about Vacation Rentals, Camping, and Events and the differences between them.
Learn About Camping and Event Rules
Follow this link to learn about how to obtain a permit for Camping.
Follow this link to learn about how to obtain a permit to host Events.
Follow the links below to learn more about Vacation Rentals, Camping, and Events and the differences between them.
Learn About Setbacks and Height Limits
Learn About Grading
Follow this link to learn more about Grading.
Learn about California Valley Residential lots
Follow these links to learn more about:
Request Information For Property History
Follow this link to Request Public Records.
Follow this link to find out how to obtain a Permit History.
Click the following link to access a user guide about How to Research Parcel Information.
Schedule An Appointment
To schedule an appointment with Planning & Building, click the following link: Schedule An Appointment - County of San Luis Obispo (ca.gov)
