Title 17 — ZONING REGULATIONS CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Chapter 17.146 — RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY STANDARDS
San Luis Obispo Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · San Luis Obispo
17.146.010 – Purpose and Applicability ¶
A. Applicability. The provisions in this Section shall apply to boarding houses as defined in Article 9 (Definitions) and where permitted in Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development and Design Standards), and as may otherwise be regulated by State law. The purpose of this Chapter is to regulate boarding houses in the City. Residential care facilities or day cares as defined in Article 9 (Definitions) are exempt from the provisions of this Section.
B. Permit Required. Boarding houses occupied by six or more individuals may be permitted upon approval of whatever type of permit is required by the zone district provisions in Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development and Design Standards).
C. Occupancy Limits. Use permits for boarding houses shall stipulate a maximum occupancy. The occupancy limits shall reflect habitable space within buildings and available parking and shall not exceed the following standards based on the General Plan:
Table - 8- 68 . Maximum Population Density for Each Zone
| Zone | Maximum Population Density (personsper net acre) |
|---|---|
| R-1 | 20 |
| R-2, O, C-N, C-T | 25 |
| R-3 | 40 |
| R-4, C-R, C-C, C-D | 55 |
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ZONING REGULATIONS – TITLE 17