Title 17 — ZONING REGULATIONS CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO

Chapter 17.34 — TOURIST COMMERCIAL (C-T) ZONE

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

17.34.010 – Purpose and Application

The C-T zone is intended to provide accommodations and services for the traveling public and implement General Plan Land Use Policies 3.6.1 and 3.6.2 to promote San Luis Obispo as an attractive place for short-term stays, as well as an attractive destination for long-term visitors, with conference and visitor-serving facilities that have a low impact upon the environment and upon existing land forms and landscapes, and that provide low-impact visitor activities and low-impact means of transportation. Integration of visitor-serving uses with other types of uses is encouraged. Visitor-serving uses are especially appropriate where such uses have already concentrated.

17.34.020 – Development Standards

The general property development standards for the C-T zone shall be as set forth in Table 2-19: C-T Zone Development Standards. See also Section 16.18.030 (Subdivisions; Lot Dimensions) for minimum lot dimensions.

Table 2-19: C-T Zone Development Standards Table 2-19: C-T Zone Development Standards Table 2-19: C-T Zone Development Standards Table 2-19: C-T Zone Development Standards Table 2-19: C-T Zone Development Standards
Development Standard C-T Zone Additional Regulations
MaximumResidential Density 12 units/net acre Maximum density includes dwelling units in hotels and motels,
but not including other hotel or motel such as conference rooms
~~and dining facilities that are not considered dwelling units.~~See
also Section 17.70.040 (Density).16.010. Regardless of the
density calculation, at least two units shall be allowed on each
parcel that conforms with minimum lot size for the C-T zone.
Minimum Setbacks
Front 10 feet
Interior Side and Rear No setback unless adjacent to zone with minimum setback requirement, in which case
the adjoining setback shall be as provided in zone of adjacent lot. Lots separated by
streets or other rights-of-way are not considered adjacent. If more than one zone is
adjacent, the largest setback shall be required.
Corner Lot–Street Side 10 feet
Maximum Building Height 45 feet See also Section17.70.080 (Height Measurement and
Exceptions) s 17.16.020 and 17.16.040
Maximum Lot Coverage 75%
See also Section		 17.70.120 (Lot Coverage )17.16.030

Maximum Floor Area Ratio		 2.5 See also Section
17.70.060 (FAR Measurement and

Exceptions)
Minimum Lot Area 9,000 square feet See also Section 16.18.030 (Subdivisions; Lot Dimensions)
Edge Condition Requirements See Section 17.70.050 (Edge Conditions)XXX

17.34.030 – Additional Regulations

  • A. Maximum Retail Sales Building Size in the C-T Zone. No retail sales establishment (commercial building) shall exceed 45,000 square feet of total gross floor area, unless excepted for nonconforming buildings s tructures by Section 17.16.035 Chapter 17.92 (Nonconforming Structures).

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