Land Use Permit Time Extension

Initial approval of Land Use Permits and Subdivisions is valid for 24 months (two years). Time Extensions of ONE (1) year may be requested based on the type of project (for example: Minor Use or Conditional Use Permits, and Parcel or Tract Maps). 

Click here for a comprehensive table outlining the eligibility and applicable hearing body or approval processes for various types of Land Use Permits and Subdivisions.

What is the process?

Step 1: Apply for Time Extension

Please apply for a land use permit time extension through the online service PermitSLO.

  1. To apply online, click Time Extension
  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 a Formal Time Extension Request Letter before clicking Submit.



***Digital Copies are now required with submission***

Planning staff will look over the application submittal package and may contact the primary contact with any questions. 

Step 2: Staff Review

Planning staff will review your application and determine the specific time extension type required for your project based on the information provided

Step 3: Pay Invoice

Staff will email the billing contact an invoice. Pay invoice here* on PermitSLO.

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 4: Approval and/or Schedule for Hearing

Depending on the type of Land Use Permit or Land Division (and on the number of Time Extensions that have previously been processed), your Time Extension Request will either be approved directly by Staff or scheduled for the corresponding hearing body. 

You will receive either a letter of approval or a notification of the scheduled hearing date from Staff.  

For additional reference, please see the Time Extension Eligibility & Approval Bodies Table and the List of All Department Hearing Bodies (Boards & Commissions)

Who is eligible?

Applicants and/or authorized agents with an approved Land Use Permit or Subdivision that has not yet expired. 

Is there a charge for this service?

Fees vary by type and number of Time Extension(s), and may be adjusted each fiscal year.

Specific fees are outlined in our Planning & Building Fee Schedule. 

When and where is this service offered?

This service is available:

 

Online

Requests can be submitted at any time for staff to review.

 

In-Office

At our planning counter in downtown San Luis Obispo (Old County Courthouse); click here for address and business hours.

FAQS

Expiration dates are tied to the date of County Action (i.e. Hearing Body and/or Review Board Approval Date) and can be found on the 'Notice of Final Action / Final Findings and Conditions' that was mailed to you. 

The department only requires that the Time Extension Request be submitted before your expiration date.  As long as payment is made within 5 business days of receiving your invoice, your request is eligible for processing, and your permit will remain valid until the appropriate hearing date and/or staff approval of the Time Extension.