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Municipal code
San Luis Obispo County Municipal Code
The enacted municipal code of San Luis Obispo County, California, as published — every title, chapter, and section, verbatim and citable.
- Last updated
- 2026-10-04
- Contents
- 35 titles · 2,611 sections
- Jurisdiction
- San Luis Obispo County
Contents
▸SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA COUNTY CODE
- SUPPLEMENT HISTORY TABLE
▸Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Overview- Chapter 2.02 — GROUNDWATER SUSTAINABILITY DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.03 — DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES
- Chapter 2.04 — BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
- Chapter 2.06 — COUNTY COUNSEL
- Chapter 2.08 — CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)—DEPARTMENT OF COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE
- Chapter 2.09 — INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.10 — COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.11 — DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL SERVICES
- Chapter 2.12 — COUNTY AUDITOR
- Chapter 2.14 — DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
- Chapter 2.15 — PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.16 — COUNTY SURVEYOR
- Chapter 2.17 — AIRPORTS DEPARTMENT
- Chapter 2.18 — COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION
- Chapter 2.20 — SEPARATION AND CONSOLIDATION OF DUTIES
- Chapter 2.22 — DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND BUILDING
- Chapter 2.24 — PLANNING COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.25 — DIVISION OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
- Chapter 2.26 — HEALTH AGENCY
- Chapter 2.28 — SAFETY COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.32 — DELINQUENCY PREVENTION COMMISSION
- Chapter 2.36 — PURCHASING AGENT
- Chapter 2.37 — INFORMAL BIDDING
- Chapter 2.40 — CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM
- Chapter 2.41 — SUBPOENA—ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 2.44 — EMPLOYMENT TERMS
- Chapter 2.48 — COMPENSATION
- Chapter 2.52 — GROUP INSURANCE
- Chapter 2.53 — PEACE OFFICER SAFETY EQUIPMENT ALLOWANCE—REIMBURSEMENT
- Chapter 2.56 — PENSION TRUST
- Chapter 2.60 — SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 2.64 — JUDICIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 2.68 — LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
- Chapter 2.72 — COUNTY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
- Chapter 2.76 — JUVENILE HALL
- Chapter 2.80 — EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS
- Chapter 2.84 — TRAVEL ON COUNTY BUSINESS
- Chapter 2.88 — COUNTY ASSESSMENT APPEALS BOARD
▸Title 3 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
Overview- Chapter 3.04 — SALES AND USE TAX
- Chapter 3.05 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX
- Chapter 3.08 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
- Chapter 3.09 — SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
- Chapter 3.12 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
- Chapter 3.14 — CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND
- Chapter 3.15 — REASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY DAMAGED BY MISFORTUNE OR CALAMITY
- Chapter 3.18 — SURVEY MONUMENT PRESERVATION
- Chapter 3.19 — CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
- Chapter 3.20 — REAL PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGES
- Chapter 3.21 — LOW VALUE ASSESSMENTS AND PROPERTY TAX ON SUCH ASSESSMENTS
- Chapter 3.22 — COLLECTION OF WATER, SEWER, SANITATION, OR STORM DRAINAGE CHARGES ON COUNTY TAX…
▸Title 6 — BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 6.00 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 6.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 6.08 — LICENSING PROCEDURES
- Chapter 6.12 — LICENSE FEES
- Chapter 6.16 — ACTION TO COLLECT FEES
- Chapter 6.20 — ROLES OF COUNTY OFFICERS
- Chapter 6.24 — TRANSIENT MERCHANTS—SOLICITORS AND CANVASSERS
- Chapter 6.28 — SALES YARDS, AUCTION YARDS AND/OR FLEA MARKETS
- Chapter 6.32 — FIREWORKS
- Chapter 6.36 — CARD GAMES AND TABLES
- Chapter 6.40 — GAMBLING DEVICES
- Chapter 6.48 — PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO HOLDERS OF STATE VIDEO FRANCHISES
- Chapter 6.52 — PRIVATE PATROL SERVICES
- Chapter 6.56 — TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT LICENSES
- Chapter 6.60 — PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND TRANSPORT SERVICES
- Chapter 6.64 — BINGO GAMES
- Chapter 6.70 — TAXICABS
- Chapter 6.74 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
- Chapter 6.75 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND MASSAGE TECHNICIANS
- Chapter 6.80 — BODY ART ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 6.90 — CANNABIS BUSINESSES
▸Title 7 — PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS
Overview- Chapter 7.04 — ABANDONMENT OF WELLS
- Chapter 7.08 — FIREWORKS AND WEAPONS
- Chapter 7.12 — PUBLIC DANCE HALLS
- Chapter 7.16 — CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
- Chapter 7.18 — UNREASONABLE NOISES
- Chapter 7.20 — UNREASONABLE LOITERING
- Chapter 7.22 — CURFEW FOR MINORS
- Chapter 7.24 — CORONER
- Chapter 7.28 — FIRE AND WATER REGULATIONS FOR COUNTY SERVICE AREA NO. 9
- Chapter 7.30 — SALE OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
- Chapter 7.35 — DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS
- Chapter 7.40 — LIBRARY RULES OF CONDUCT AND EXCLUSION PROCESS
- Chapter 7.45 — SYNTHETIC STIMULANTS AND SYNTHETIC CANNABINOIDS
- Chapter 7.50 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
▸Title 8 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
Overview- Chapter 8.04 — RETAIL FOOD FACILITIES
- Chapter 8.06 — PERMIT FEES AND PLAN APPROVAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REGULATED ACTIVITIES
- Chapter 8.12 — SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 8.13 — LAND APPLICATION OF TREATED SEWAGE SLUDGE/BIOSOLIDS
- Chapter 8.14 — UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
- Chapter 8.16 — SEPTIC TANK TRUCKS
- Chapter 8.20 — CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION CREATED BY ORCHARD OR CITRUS GROVE HEATERS
- Chapter 8.21 — TOBACCO SETTLEMENT ALLOCATION PLAN
- Chapter 8.22 — SMOKING PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES
- Chapter 8.23 — LICENSURE OF TOBACCO RETAILERS
- Chapter 8.24 — INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
- Chapter 8.30 — CROSS-CONNECTIONS CONTROL AND INSPECTIONS
- Chapter 8.40 — CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, MODIFICATION AND DESTRUCTION OF WELLS
- Chapter 8.54 — ENFORCEMENT—CITATION AUTHORITY
- Chapter 8.60 — PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS
- Chapter 8.62 — ORGANIZED CAMPS
- Chapter 8.64 — TEMPORARY CAMPS
- Chapter 8.66 — DISCHARGE OF CONTAMINANTS INTO OCEAN WATERS OF THE COUNTY
▸Chapter 8.68 — STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND DISCHARGE CONTROL
- Chapter 8.69 — URBAN AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT WATER CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 8.70 — CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION
- Chapter 8.80 — INVESTMENTS OF NATIONAL TOBACCO SETTLEMENT FUNDS IN HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICES
- Chapter 8.90 — IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PUBLIC AUTHORITY
- Chapter 8.91 — RETROFIT OF PLUMBING FIXTURES UPON SALE IN THE LOS OSOS GROUNDWATER BASIN
- Chapter 8.92 — PLUMBING FIXTURES UPON SALE IN THE NIPOMO MESA WATER CONSERVATION AREA
- Chapter 8.93 — RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SEWER SERVICE AREA IN LOS OSOS
- Chapter 8.95 — EXPORTATION OF GROUNDWATER
- Chapter 8.96 — RETAIL TAKE-BACK PROGRAM
- Chapter 8.97 — HOME-GENERATED UNWANTED PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE DISPOSAL PROGRAM
- Chapter 8.98 — MANDATORY RECYCLING
- Chapter 8.99 — MANDATORY ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL REDUCTION PROGRAM
▸Title 11 — PARKS AND RECREATION
▸Title 12 — HARBORS AND WATERWAYS
▸Title 13 — ROADS AND BRIDGES—STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Overview- Chapter 13.01 — ROAD IMPROVEMENT FEE
- Chapter 13.02 — SOUTH BAY DIAL-A-RIDE TRANSIT FARES
- Chapter 13.04 — ROAD DISTRICTS
- Chapter 13.08 — ENCROACHMENT, TRANSPORTATION AND TREE REMOVAL PERMITS
- Chapter 13.10 — SIDEWALKS
- Chapter 13.16 — DEPOSITS FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF DESIGNATED NONCOUNTY AND COUNTY ROADS
- Chapter 13.20 — ROAD EXTENSION AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 13.50 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
▸Title 16 — FIRE PREVENTION
▸Title 19 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Overview- Chapter 19.01 — ENACTMENT
- Chapter 19.02 — ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 19.03 — BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 19.04 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
- Chapter 19.05 — MECHANICAL CODE
- Chapter 19.06 — ELECTRICAL CODE
- Chapter 19.07 — PLUMBING CODE
- Chapter 19.08 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS
- Chapter 19.09 — RENEWABLE ENERGY
- Chapter 19.10 — BUILDING PROHIBITION AREAS
- Chapter 19.11 — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
- Chapter 19.12 — GRADING AND EXCAVATION
- Chapter 19.20 — CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
- Chapter 19.40 — HOUSING CODE
- Chapter 19.45 — INTERIM SCHOOL FACILITIES
- Chapter 19.60 — MOBILEHOME INSTALLATION
- Chapter 19.65 — MOVED BUILDINGS
- Chapter 19.80 — SUBSTANDARD AND DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
- Chapter 19.85 — POST-DISASTER REGULATIONS
- Chapter 19.90 — UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS
- Chapter 19.95 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
▸Title 21 — REAL PROPERTY DIVISION
Overview- Chapter 21.01 — ENACTMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 21.02 — APPLICATIONS, CONTENT, PROCESSING AND TIME LIMITS
- Chapter 21.03 — DESIGN CRITERIA
- Chapter 21.04 — ACTION AND APPEALS
- Chapter 21.05 — IMPROVEMENTS
- Chapter 21.06 — PARCEL AND TRACT MAP—FILING
- Chapter 21.07 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 21.08 — LOCAL COASTAL PLAN
- Chapter 21.09 — PARKLAND DEDICATION AND/OR FEE
▸Title 22 — LAND USE ORDINANCE
Overview▸Article 1 — LAND USE ORDINANCE ENACTMENT AND APPLICABILITY
▸Article 3 — SITE PLANNING AND PROJECT DESIGN STANDARDS
Overview- Chapter 22.10 — GENERAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATING STANDARDS
- Chapter 22.12 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES
- Chapter 22.14 — COMBINING DESIGNATION STANDARDS
- Chapter 22.16 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
- Chapter 22.18 — PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
- Chapter 22.20 — SIGNS
- Chapter 22.22 — SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 22.24 — TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT CREDITS
▸Article 6 — LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PROCEDURES
▸Article 7 — LAND USE ORDINANCE ADMINISTRATION
▸Article 8 — LAND USE ORDINANCE DEFINITIONS
▸Article 10 — COMMUNITY PLANNING STANDARDS
▸Article 11 — DALIDIO RANCH
▸Title 23 — COASTAL ZONE LAND USE
Overview- Chapter 23.01 — ENACTMENT, ADMINISTRATION & AMENDMENT
- Chapter 23.02 — PERMIT APPLICATIONS - CONTENT, PROCESSING & TIME LIMITS
- Chapter 23.03 — PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
- Chapter 23.04 — SITE DESIGN STANDARDS
- Chapter 23.05 — SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 23.06 — OPERATIONAL STANDARDS
- Chapter 23.07 — COMBINING DESIGNATION STANDARDS
- Chapter 23.08 — SPECIAL (S) USES
- Chapter 23.09 — NONCONFORMING USES
- Chapter 23.10 — ENFORCEMENT
- Chapter 23.11 — DEFINITIONS
▸Title 24 — AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS
Overview- Chapter 24.04 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 24.08 — POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF AIRPORTS
- Chapter 24.12 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 24.16 — SAFETY, SECURITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
- Chapter 24.20 — AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
- Chapter 24.24 — MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 24.28 — LEASES, AGREEMENTS AND PERMITS
- Chapter 24.510 — CIVIL PENALTY FOR UNLAWFUL STANDING OR PARKING
▸Title 25 — MOBILEHOME RENT STABILIZATION
Overview- Chapter 25.01 — PURPOSE AND INTENT
- Chapter 25.02 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 25.03 — EXEMPTIONS
- Chapter 25.04 — MOBILEHOME RENT REVIEW BOARD
- Chapter 25.05 — POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD
- Chapter 25.06 — DETERMINATION OF BASE RENT AND ALLOWABLE INCREASES
- Chapter 25.07 — HARDSHIP EXCEPTION—APPLICATION
- Chapter 25.08 — CONDUCT OF THE HEARING
- Chapter 25.09 — STANDARDS OF REVIEW
- Chapter 25.10 — DECISION OF THE BOARD
- Chapter 25.11 — APPEALS
- Chapter 25.12 — TENANT'S RIGHT OF REFUSAL
- Chapter 25.13 — RETALIATORY EVICTION
- Chapter 25.14 — OWNER TO PROVIDE COPY OF THIS TITLE
- Chapter 25.15 — SEVERABILITY
▸Title 26 — GROWTH MANAGEMENT
▸Title 27 — GENERAL HOSPITAL
▸Title 28 — COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
Overview- Chapter 28.01 — CREATION
- Chapter 28.02 — GOVERNANCE OF THE HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
- Chapter 28.03 — INITIAL ORGANIZATIONAL DUTIES AND POWERS FOLLOWING CREATION
- Chapter 28.04 — INCREMENTAL TRANSFER OF ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND POWERS
- Chapter 28.05 — DUTIES AND POWERS UPON COMPLETION OF TRANSFER
- Chapter 28.06 — TERMINATION OF HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
▸Title 29 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUND (With In-Lieu Fee and Housing Impact Fee)
▸Title 30 — [POLITICAL PROCESS AND CAMPAIGN PROCEDURES]
- STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES
- PRIOR CODE CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE
- ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE
- SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY RESOLUTION LIST
- CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE AND DISPOSITION LIST
- FRANCHISES