Title 17 — ZONING REGULATIONS CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

Chapter 17.24 — OFFICE (O) ZONE

San Luis Obispo Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · San Luis Obispo

17.24.010 – Purpose and Application

The O zone is intended to provide for a diversity of office uses that meet the needs of private businesses and a range of public administration uses. The O zone is also intended to provide for the continuation of existing, legally established residential uses and the development of new residential uses where such residential uses will be compatible with neighboring offices.

17.24.020 – Development Standards

  • A. General Development Standards. The general property development standards for the O zone shall be as set forth in Table 2-12: O Zone Development Standards. See also Section 16.18.030 (Subdivisions; Lot Dimensions) for minimum lot dimensions.
Table 2-12: O Zone Development Standards Table 2-12: O Zone Development Standards Table 2-12: O Zone Development Standards Table 2-12: O Zone Development Standards Table 2-12: O Zone Development Standards
Development Standard O Zone Additional Regulations
Maximum ResidentialDensity 12 units/net acre See also Section 17.70.040 (Density)Section 17.16.010.
Regardless of the density calculation, at least two units shall
be allowed on each parcel ;except this shall not apply to
common interest subdivisionsthat conforms with minimum lot
size for the O zone.
size for the O zone.
Minimum Setbacks
Front 15 feet
Interior Side and Rear See Section 17.24.020.B, Table 2-13: O Zone Minimum Side and Rear Setbacks.
Corner Lot-Street Side 15 feet
Maximum Building Height 35 feet See alsoSections 17.24.020.B (Interior Side and Rear
Setback Standards) and 17.70.080 (Height Measurement and
Exceptions). Sections 17.16.020 and 17.16.040.

Exceptions).
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Maximum Lot Coverage 60%
See also Section17.70.120 (Lot Coverage)		 17.16.030
Maximum Floor Area Ratio 1.5
See also Section 17.70.060 (FAR Measurement and
Exceptions)
Minimum Lot Area 5,000 square feet See also Section 16.18.030 (Subdivisions; Lot Dimensions)
Edge Condition Requirements See Section 17.70.050 (Edge Conditions)XXX
  • B. Interior Side and Rear Setback Standards. The interior side and rear setback standards for the O zone shall be as set forth in Table 2-13: O Zone Minimum Interior Side and Rear Setbacks. See also Figure 2-7: O Zone Minimum Interior Side and Rear Setbacks and Building Height.

Table 2-13: O Zone Minimum Interior Side and Rear Setbacks in O Zones

Table 2-13: O ZoneMinimum Interior Side and Rear Setbacks in O Zones Table 2-13: O ZoneMinimum Interior Side and Rear Setbacks in O Zones Table 2-13: O ZoneMinimum Interior Side and Rear Setbacks in O Zones
Maximum Building Height Minimum Required Setback
Apoint this high on the roof of a building: Must be at least this far from thepropertyline:
1 – 13 feet 5 feet(minimum setback)
14 – 17 feet 6 feet
18 – 22 feet 7 feet
23 – 26 feet 8 feet
27 – 31 feet 9 feet
32 – 35 feet 10 feet
Note: See also Section XX.XXX.XX17.70.050.D.2(Edge Conditions - Setbacks)
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Figure 2-7: O Zone Minimum Interior Side and Rear Setbacks and Building Height

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