General Info

The Department of Planning & Building, governed by the County of San Luis Obispo in California, offers land use planning services and reviews and approves plot, site and development plans. The department issues land use permits and certificates of compliance. It manages natural resources and protects agricultural lands and rural character. The Department of Planning & Building has a community planning section that prepares a general plan that includes building designs and cohesive and pedestrian-oriented layouts. The department s housing and economic development section administers state and federal grants to support a variety of housing programs. The Department of Planning & Building has a geographic information system that prepares land- and population- based data and maintains official land use category maps. The department conducts field inspections for construction projects and buildings. It additionally evaluates proposed energy and mining development projects.