San Luis Obispo Municipal Code § 17.10.020 Use regulations

17.10.010 Purpose and application.¶

This chapter identifies those land uses that may be established in conjunction with any buildings, improvements, lots, or premises within the zones established by Chapter 17.06 (Zones Established and Zoning Map). (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)

Exceptions & meaning →

17.10.020 Use regulations by zone.¶

A. Allowed Uses. Uses within zones shall be regulated as set forth in Table 2-1: Uses Allowed by Zone, subject to subsections B through F of this section and additional regulations specified in the Specific Use Regulations column of Table 2-1. Land uses are defined in Chapter 17.156 (Land Use Definitions). In Table 2-1, symbols shall have these meanings:

A	The use is allowed as a matter of right.
MUP	The use requires a minor use permit approved by the director, as provided in Section 17.110.030 (Procedure—Minor Use Permit).
CUP	The use requires a conditional use permit approved by the planning commission, as provided in Section 17.110.030 (Procedure—Minor Use Permit).
M/A	The use is allowed above the ground floor only. Subject to minor use permit review, the use may be established on the ground floor.

Variations to allowed uses in Table 2-1: Uses Allowed by Zone may be permitted or required by Chapter 17.50: Specific Plan (SP) Overlay Zone, Chapter 17.52: Special Focus Area (S-F) Overlay Zone, and Chapter 17.60: Special Considerations (S) Overlay Zone.

B. Interpretation of Use Listing.

Director’s Determination. In cases where a specific land use or activity is not defined, the director shall assign the land use or activity to a classification that is substantially similar in character per Section 17.04.030(B) (Director’s Determination). This interpretation procedure shall not be used as a substitute for the amendment procedure as a means of adding new types of uses to a zone.
Uses Not Listed and Not Substantially Similar. Any use not expressly allowed by these zoning regulations is prohibited.

C. Primary and Accessory Uses. Listed uses are primary uses. Accessory uses are allowed only where a primary use is established, as defined in Section 17.158.046 (U Definitions). An accessory use may be allowed if it is listed as an allowed or conditionally allowed use in Table 2-1 for the applicable zone. Bars and taverns, live entertainment, or other uses or activities as identified in Article 4 of this title (Regulations for Specific Land Uses and Activities), are not considered accessory uses, unless specifically defined as accessory in Article 4 of this title (Regulations for Specific Land Uses and Activities) or Article 9 of this title (Definitions).

D. Airport Land Use Plan. Land uses within the Airport Land Use Plan (ALUP) boundaries shall be consistent with ALUP Table 4-5 (Airport Land Use Compatibility Table) as identified in the Amended and Restated San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) Airport Land Use Plan. Properties within specific plan areas that are also within the boundaries of the ALUP Airport Influence Area (AIA), shall be reviewed for conformance with the standards of their respective specific plans, which have received a determination of consistency with the ALUP from the Airport Land Use Commission.

E. Specific Plan Consistency. See Section 17.02.080 (Relationship to Specific Plans).

F. Prohibited Uses. The following uses are prohibited in all zones:

RESERVED;
Drive-through facilities;
Large-scale retail with over 140,000 square feet of gross floor area;
Livestock feed lots;
Mineral extraction and commercial mining;
Onshore support facilities for offshore oil or gas development;
Vacation rentals. See also Section 17.86.160 (Homestay Rentals).

Table 2-1: Uses Allowed by Zone

Key:	A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required	A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required	A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required	A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required	A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required	A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required	A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required	A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required	A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required	A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required	A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required	A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required	A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required	A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required	A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required	A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required	A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required
Key:	M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above	M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above	M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above	M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above	M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above	M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above	M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above	M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above	M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above	M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above	M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above	M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above	M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above	M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above	M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above	M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above	M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above
Land Use	Land Use	Permit Requirement by Zoning District	Permit Requirement by Zoning District	Permit Requirement by Zoning District	Permit Requirement by Zoning District	Permit Requirement by Zoning District	Permit Requirement by Zoning District	Permit Requirement by Zoning District	Permit Requirement by Zoning District	Permit Requirement by Zoning District	Permit Requirement by Zoning District	Permit Requirement by Zoning District	Permit Requirement by Zoning District	Permit Requirement by Zoning District	Permit Requirement by Zoning District	Permit Requirement by Zoning District	Permit Requirement by Zoning District	Specific Use Regulations
Land Use	Land Use	AG	C/OS	R-1	R-2	R-3	R-4	PF	O	C-N	C-C	C-R	C-D	C-T	C-S	M	BP	Specific Use Regulations
AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE	AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Accessory Structure	Agricultural Accessory Structure	A	A
Animal Husbandry and Grazing	Animal Husbandry and Grazing	A	A
Community Garden	Community Garden	A	MUP	A	A	A	A	A
Crop Production	Crop Production	A	A					A							MUP	MUP
Greenhouse/Plant Nursery, Commercial	Greenhouse/Plant Nursery, Commercial	CUP	CUP
INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING, WHOLESALING
Fuel Dealer (propane, etc.)	Fuel Dealer (propane, etc.)														MUP	A		See also Sec. 17.74.060
Laboratory—Medical, Analytical, Research, Testing	Laboratory—Medical, Analytical, Research, Testing								CUP			A			A	A	A	See also Sec. 17.74.060
Manufacturing—Heavy	Manufacturing—Heavy															CUP	CUP	See also Sec. 17.74.060
Manufacturing—Light	Manufacturing—Light														A	A	A	See also Sec. 17.74.060
Recycling	Recycling	Recycling	Recycling	Recycling	Recycling	Recycling	Recycling	Recycling	Recycling	Recycling	Recycling	Recycling	Recycling	Recycling	Recycling	Recycling	Recycling
Recycling—Collection Facility	Recycling—Collection Facility										MUP	MUP			MUP	A
Recycling—Processing Facility	Recycling—Processing Facility															MUP
Research and Development	Research and Development														A	MUP	A	See also Sec. 17.74.060
Salvage and Wrecking	Salvage and Wrecking															MUP
Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution	Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution	Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution	Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution	Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution	Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution	Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution	Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution	Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution	Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution	Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution	Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution	Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution	Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution	Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution	Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution	Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution	Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution
Outdoor Storage	Outdoor Storage														MUP	MUP
Personal Storage	Personal Storage														A	A
Warehousing and Indoor Storage	Warehousing and Indoor Storage														A	A	MUP
Wholesaling and Distribution	Wholesaling and Distribution														A	A	MUP
LODGING	LODGING	LODGING	LODGING	LODGING	LODGING	LODGING	LODGING	LODGING	LODGING	LODGING	LODGING	LODGING	LODGING	LODGING	LODGING	LODGING	LODGING	LODGING
Bed and Breakfast Establishment	Bed and Breakfast Establishment	MUP				CUP	CUP					A	A	A				See Sec. 17.86.070
Homeless Shelter	Homeless Shelter				A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A		See Sec. 17.86.150 and GC Sec. 65583(a)(4)
Hostel	Hostel					CUP	CUP					A	A	A
Hotels and Motels	Hotels and Motels											A	A	A	CUP		CUP
RV Parks	RV Parks													CUP
PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES	PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES	PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES	PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES	PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES	PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES	PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES	PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES	PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES	PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES	PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES	PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES	PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES	PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES	PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES	PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES	PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES	PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES	PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES
Cultural Institutions	Cultural Institutions							CUP			A	A	A	CUP
Hospitals and Clinics	Hospitals and Clinics	Hospitals and Clinics	Hospitals and Clinics	Hospitals and Clinics	Hospitals and Clinics	Hospitals and Clinics	Hospitals and Clinics	Hospitals and Clinics	Hospitals and Clinics	Hospitals and Clinics	Hospitals and Clinics	Hospitals and Clinics	Hospitals and Clinics	Hospitals and Clinics	Hospitals and Clinics	Hospitals and Clinics	Hospitals and Clinics
Clinic	Clinic								MUP		MUP	A	MUP		MUP		MUP	See Sec. 17.36.030(C) and Sec. 17.42.030(A)
Hospital	Hospital							CUP	CUP
Park and Recreation Facilities	Park and Recreation Facilities			A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	Parks and Recreation Commission review required
Public Assembly Facilities	Public Assembly Facilities							CUP	A		MUP	MUP	M/A	MUP	CUP
Religious Assembly Facilities	Religious Assembly Facilities			CUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	A	MUP	MUP	A	M/A	MUP	MUP	MUP		See 42 USC § 2000cc et seq.
Schools—Colleges	Schools—Colleges							CUP
Schools—Primary and Secondary	Schools—Primary and Secondary			CUP	CUP	MUP	MUP	CUP	CUP		CUP	MUP			CUP			See Sec. 17.86.240
Schools—Trade Schools	Schools—Trade Schools							CUP	MUP				CUP		MUP		MUP	In the C-D zone, Trade Schools are not allowed on the ground floor
Sports and Entertainment Assembly Facility	Sports and Entertainment Assembly Facility							CUP								CUP
RESIDENTIAL USES	RESIDENTIAL USES	RESIDENTIAL USES	RESIDENTIAL USES	RESIDENTIAL USES	RESIDENTIAL USES	RESIDENTIAL USES	RESIDENTIAL USES	RESIDENTIAL USES	RESIDENTIAL USES	RESIDENTIAL USES	RESIDENTIAL USES	RESIDENTIAL USES	RESIDENTIAL USES	RESIDENTIAL USES	RESIDENTIAL USES	RESIDENTIAL USES	RESIDENTIAL USES	RESIDENTIAL USES
General Residential Housing Types	General Residential Housing Types	General Residential Housing Types	General Residential Housing Types	General Residential Housing Types	General Residential Housing Types	General Residential Housing Types	General Residential Housing Types	General Residential Housing Types	General Residential Housing Types	General Residential Housing Types	General Residential Housing Types	General Residential Housing Types	General Residential Housing Types	General Residential Housing Types	General Residential Housing Types	General Residential Housing Types	General Residential Housing Types
Single-Unit Dwellings, Detached	Single-Unit Dwellings, Detached	A	CUP	A	A	A	A		A	MUP
Multi-Unit Residential	Multi-Unit Residential				A	A	A		A	MUP
Boarding House	Boarding House					CUP	CUP					MUP	MUP
Caretaker Quarters	Caretaker Quarters	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	MUP
Continuing Care Community	Continuing Care Community			MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP		MUP			MUP	MUP
Elderly and Long-Term Care	Elderly and Long-Term Care					MUP	MUP		MUP			M/A	M/A	MUP
Family Day Care (Small and Large)	Family Day Care (Small and Large)	A		A	A	A	A		A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A		See Sec. 17.86.100 and H&SC Sec. 1597.40
Fraternities and Sororities	Fraternities and Sororities					CUP	CUP											Section 17.86.130
Hospice In-Patient Facility	Hospice In-Patient Facility				CUP	CUP	MUP	CUP	CUP			MUP
Mobile Home Park	Mobile Home Park			A	A	A	A											See GC Sec. 65852.7 , 65863.7 , 65863.8
Residential Care Facilities—6 or Fewer Residents	Residential Care Facilities—6 or Fewer Residents	A		A	A	A	A		A	M/A		M/A	M/A	MUP				Multiple state statutes
Residential Care Facilities—7 or More Residents	Residential Care Facilities—7 or More Residents			MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP		MUP			MUP	MUP					Multiple state statutes
Supportive and/or Transitional Housing, with On- or Off-Site Services	Supportive and/or Transitional Housing, with On- or Off-Site Services			A	A	A	A	MUP	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A		Projects that contain supportive and/or transitional housing located within a commercial zone are not required to be a mixed-use development and may be one hundred percent residential except for those projects located in the C-D zone or downtown core. This includes projects that combine below market rate housing and supportive and/or transitional housing units.
Farmworker Housing	Farmworker Housing	A	A
MIXED USES	MIXED USES	MIXED USES	MIXED USES	MIXED USES	MIXED USES	MIXED USES	MIXED USES	MIXED USES	MIXED USES	MIXED USES	MIXED USES	MIXED USES	MIXED USES	MIXED USES	MIXED USES	MIXED USES	MIXED USES	MIXED USES
Mixed-Use Development	Mixed-Use Development								A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A		See Sec. 17.70.130 and GC Sec. 65852.24
COMMERCIAL USES	COMMERCIAL USES	COMMERCIAL USES	COMMERCIAL USES	COMMERCIAL USES	COMMERCIAL USES	COMMERCIAL USES	COMMERCIAL USES	COMMERCIAL USES	COMMERCIAL USES	COMMERCIAL USES	COMMERCIAL USES	COMMERCIAL USES	COMMERCIAL USES	COMMERCIAL USES	COMMERCIAL USES	COMMERCIAL USES	COMMERCIAL USES	COMMERCIAL USES
Adult Entertainment Businesses	Adult Entertainment Businesses											A		A				See Sec. 17.86.030 and GC Section 65850.4
Animal Care, Sales and Services	Animal Care, Sales and Services	Animal Care, Sales and Services	Animal Care, Sales and Services	Animal Care, Sales and Services	Animal Care, Sales and Services	Animal Care, Sales and Services	Animal Care, Sales and Services	Animal Care, Sales and Services	Animal Care, Sales and Services	Animal Care, Sales and Services	Animal Care, Sales and Services	Animal Care, Sales and Services	Animal Care, Sales and Services	Animal Care, Sales and Services	Animal Care, Sales and Services	Animal Care, Sales and Services	Animal Care, Sales and Services
Animal Boarding/Kennels	Animal Boarding/Kennels	CUP													MUP	MUP		Outdoor runs and kennel areas shall be allowed only in the C-S zone. See also Sec. 17.86.170
Animal Grooming	Animal Grooming									A	A	A	A		A	MUP
Animal Retail Sales	Animal Retail Sales									MUP	A	A	A		A
Veterinary Services, Large Animal	Veterinary Services, Large Animal	CUP													MUP	MUP
Veterinary Services, Small Animal	Veterinary Services, Small Animal								A	A	A	A	M/A		A
Banks and Financial Institutions	Banks and Financial Institutions	Banks and Financial Institutions	Banks and Financial Institutions	Banks and Financial Institutions	Banks and Financial Institutions	Banks and Financial Institutions	Banks and Financial Institutions	Banks and Financial Institutions	Banks and Financial Institutions	Banks and Financial Institutions	Banks and Financial Institutions	Banks and Financial Institutions	Banks and Financial Institutions	Banks and Financial Institutions	Banks and Financial Institutions	Banks and Financial Institutions	Banks and Financial Institutions
ATMs	ATMs								A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A	A
Banks and Credit Unions	Banks and Credit Unions								A		A	A	A		MUP	MUP	MUP	See Sec. 17.36.030(B) and Sec. 17.40.030(A)
Check Cashing Shops/Payday Loans	Check Cashing Shops/Payday Loans										MUP	MUP
Business Services	Business Services								A		A	A	M/A		A	A	A
Cemetery	Cemetery		CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP				CUP		CUP	CUP	CUP
Commercial Recreation—Large Scale	Commercial Recreation—Large Scale							CUP			CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	MUP	See Sec. 17.36.030(D)
Commercial Recreation—Small Scale	Commercial Recreation—Small Scale								MUP	MUP	A	A	A	A	A	A	MUP
Day Care Center	Day Care Center			MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	A	A	A	A	M/A	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	See Sec. 17.86.100
Eating and Drinking Establishments	Eating and Drinking Establishments	Eating and Drinking Establishments	Eating and Drinking Establishments	Eating and Drinking Establishments	Eating and Drinking Establishments	Eating and Drinking Establishments	Eating and Drinking Establishments	Eating and Drinking Establishments	Eating and Drinking Establishments	Eating and Drinking Establishments	Eating and Drinking Establishments	Eating and Drinking Establishments	Eating and Drinking Establishments	Eating and Drinking Establishments	Eating and Drinking Establishments	Eating and Drinking Establishments	Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bars and Taverns	Bars and Taverns										MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP		See also Sec. 17.86.040 and Sec. 17.86.050
Restaurant	Restaurant									A	A	A	A	A	A	MUP	MUP
Restaurant with Late Hour Alcohol Service	Restaurant with Late Hour Alcohol Service									MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	See Sec. 17.86.040 and Sec. 17.86.050
Food and Beverage Sales	Food and Beverage Sales	Food and Beverage Sales	Food and Beverage Sales	Food and Beverage Sales	Food and Beverage Sales	Food and Beverage Sales	Food and Beverage Sales	Food and Beverage Sales	Food and Beverage Sales	Food and Beverage Sales	Food and Beverage Sales	Food and Beverage Sales	Food and Beverage Sales	Food and Beverage Sales	Food and Beverage Sales	Food and Beverage Sales	Food and Beverage Sales
General Market	General Market									A	A	A	A	CUP				See Sec. 17.26.030(B)(1)
Convenience Store	Convenience Store				MUP	MUP	MUP			A	A	A	A	A	MUP	MUP	MUP	See Sec. 17.26.030(B)(1) and Sec. 17.86.090
Produce Stand	Produce Stand	MUP	MUP							A		A	A		A
Liquor Store	Liquor Store									MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	CUP				See Sec. 17.26.030(B)(2) and Sec. 17.86.040
Food Preparation	Food Preparation											A			A	A
Funeral Parlors and Interment Services	Funeral Parlors and Interment Services							MUP	MUP			A			MUP
Instructional Services	Instructional Services							MUP	CUP	MUP	M/A	A	M/A	CUP	A	MUP
Maintenance and Repair Services	Maintenance and Repair Services														A	A	CUP
Offices	Offices	Offices	Offices	Offices	Offices	Offices	Offices	Offices	Offices	Offices	Offices	Offices	Offices	Offices	Offices	Offices	Offices
Business and Professional Offices	Business and Professional Offices							MUP	A		A	A	M/A		M/A	MUP	MUP	In the C-S zone, a Minor Use Permit is required for office uses on the ground floor. See also Sec. 17.36.030(B) and Sec. 17.40.030(A)
Medical and Dental Offices	Medical and Dental Offices								A		A	A	M/A		MUP		MUP	See Sec. 17.36.030(C)
Personal Services	Personal Services									A	A	A	A	MUP	A		MUP
Retail Sales	Retail Sales	Retail Sales	Retail Sales	Retail Sales	Retail Sales	Retail Sales	Retail Sales	Retail Sales	Retail Sales	Retail Sales	Retail Sales	Retail Sales	Retail Sales	Retail Sales	Retail Sales	Retail Sales	Retail Sales	See Secs. 17.26.030(A) , 17.30.030(A) , 17.32.030 , 17.34.030(A) and 17.36.030(A)
Building Materials and Services—Indoor	Building Materials and Services—Indoor										A	A	A		A	A
Building Materials and Services—Outdoor	Building Materials and Services—Outdoor										MUP	A	MUP		A	A
Extended Hour Retail	Extended Hour Retail								MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP
General Retail	General Retail										A	A	A	MUP	MUP
Large-Scale Retail	Large-Scale Retail										CUP	CUP	CUP
Nurseries and Garden Centers	Nurseries and Garden Centers											CUP			A	A
Theaters	Theaters							CUP			MUP	MUP	MUP				MUP	Only nonprofit theaters are allowed in the PF zone. See also Sec. 17.86.030
Vehicle Sales and Services	Vehicle Sales and Services	Vehicle Sales and Services	Vehicle Sales and Services	Vehicle Sales and Services	Vehicle Sales and Services	Vehicle Sales and Services	Vehicle Sales and Services	Vehicle Sales and Services	Vehicle Sales and Services	Vehicle Sales and Services	Vehicle Sales and Services	Vehicle Sales and Services	Vehicle Sales and Services	Vehicle Sales and Services	Vehicle Sales and Services	Vehicle Sales and Services	Vehicle Sales and Services
Auto and Vehicle Sales and Rental	Auto and Vehicle Sales and Rental											MUP		CUP	A	MUP
Large Vehicle, Construction and Heavy Equipment Sales, Service, and Rental	Large Vehicle, Construction and Heavy Equipment Sales, Service, and Rental														MUP	A
Service Stations	Service Stations									MUP	MUP	MUP		MUP	A			See Secs. 17.86.060 and 17.86.250
Vehicle Services—Major Repair/Body Work	Vehicle Services—Major Repair/Body Work														A	A	MUP
Vehicle Services—Minor Repair/Maintenance	Vehicle Services—Minor Repair/Maintenance										CUP	MUP			A	A	MUP
Vehicle Services—Washing	Vehicle Services—Washing										MUP	MUP		CUP	MUP	MUP
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, AND UTILITIES
Airport	Airport							CUP							CUP	CUP	MUP
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities	Wireless Telecommunications Facilities	MUP	MUP					MUP	MUP		MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	See Sec. 17.86.290 , 47 USC Sec. 332(c)(7) of the Telecommunications Act, Pub. Util. Code Sec. 7901 et seq., GC Sec. 65850.6
Freight/Truck Terminals	Freight/Truck Terminals														A	A	MUP
Light Fleet-Based Services	Light Fleet-Based Services														A	MUP	MUP
Media Production	Media Production	Media Production	Media Production	Media Production	Media Production	Media Production	Media Production	Media Production	Media Production	Media Production	Media Production	Media Production	Media Production	Media Production	Media Production	Media Production	Media Production
Backlots and Soundstages	Backlots and Soundstages														MUP	MUP	MUP
Broadcast Studios	Broadcast Studios								A			A	M/A		A	A	A
Heliport	Heliport							CUP	CUP						CUP	CUP
Parking Facilities	Parking Facilities							CUP	CUP			CUP	CUP		CUP	CUP		See Sec. 17.86.200
Public Safety Facilities	Public Safety Facilities							CUP									CUP
Transit Station or Terminal	Transit Station or Terminal							CUP				CUP	CUP		MUP	A
Utilities Facilities	Utilities Facilities	Utilities Facilities	Utilities Facilities	Utilities Facilities	Utilities Facilities	Utilities Facilities	Utilities Facilities	Utilities Facilities	Utilities Facilities	Utilities Facilities	Utilities Facilities	Utilities Facilities	Utilities Facilities	Utilities Facilities	Utilities Facilities	Utilities Facilities	Utilities Facilities	Ground-mounted equipment in residential zones shall be screened by landscaping to the satisfaction of the director
Facilities with On-Site Staff	Facilities with On-Site Staff	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	Ground-mounted equipment in residential zones shall be screened by landscaping to the satisfaction of the director
Facilities with No On-Site Staff (unmanned)	Facilities with No On-Site Staff (unmanned)	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	Ground-mounted equipment in residential zones shall be screened by landscaping to the satisfaction of the director
Transmission Lines	Transmission Lines	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	Ground-mounted equipment in residential zones shall be screened by landscaping to the satisfaction of the director
CANNABIS ACTIVITY	CANNABIS ACTIVITY	CANNABIS ACTIVITY	CANNABIS ACTIVITY	CANNABIS ACTIVITY	CANNABIS ACTIVITY	CANNABIS ACTIVITY	CANNABIS ACTIVITY	CANNABIS ACTIVITY	CANNABIS ACTIVITY	CANNABIS ACTIVITY	CANNABIS ACTIVITY	CANNABIS ACTIVITY	CANNABIS ACTIVITY	CANNABIS ACTIVITY	CANNABIS ACTIVITY	CANNABIS ACTIVITY	CANNABIS ACTIVITY	CANNABIS ACTIVITY
Cannabis	Cannabis	Cannabis	Cannabis	Cannabis	Cannabis	Cannabis	Cannabis	Cannabis	Cannabis	Cannabis	Cannabis	Cannabis	Cannabis	Cannabis	Cannabis	Cannabis	Cannabis	See Section 17.86.080
Specialty Cultivator	Specialty Cultivator														MUP	MUP	MUP
Small Cultivator	Small Cultivator														MUP	MUP	MUP
Nursery	Nursery														MUP	MUP	MUP
Manufacturing	Manufacturing														MUP	MUP	MUP
Distributor	Distributor														MUP	MUP	MUP
Microbusiness	Microbusiness											CUP			MUP/ CUP	MUP/ CUP	MUP/ CUP	See Sec. 17.86.080(E)(12) for specific requirements per zone
Testing	Testing								CUP						A	A	A	Director’s action required. See also Sec. 17.86.080(E)(9)
Retailer (Delivery Only)	Retailer (Delivery Only)														MUP	MUP	MUP
Retailer (Storefront With or Without Delivery)	Retailer (Storefront With or Without Delivery)											CUP			CUP			Existing retail storefronts that wish to provide delivery services shall modify their existing conditional use permit to include delivery.
SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES	SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES	SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES	SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES	SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES	SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES	SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES	SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES	SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES	SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES	SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES	SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES	SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES	SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES	SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES	SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES	SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES	SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES	SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES
Educational Conferences Housing	Educational Conferences Housing					MUP	MUP					MUP	MUP
Homestay Rentals	Homestay Rentals	See Sec. 17.86.160	See Sec. 17.86.160	See Sec. 17.86.160	See Sec. 17.86.160	See Sec. 17.86.160	See Sec. 17.86.160	See Sec. 17.86.160	See Sec. 17.86.160	See Sec. 17.86.160	See Sec. 17.86.160	See Sec. 17.86.160	See Sec. 17.86.160	See Sec. 17.86.160	See Sec. 17.86.160	See Sec. 17.86.160	See Sec. 17.86.160
Home Occupation	Home Occupation	See Sec. 17.86.140	See Sec. 17.86.140	See Sec. 17.86.140	See Sec. 17.86.140	See Sec. 17.86.140	See Sec. 17.86.140	See Sec. 17.86.140	See Sec. 17.86.140	See Sec. 17.86.140	See Sec. 17.86.140	See Sec. 17.86.140	See Sec. 17.86.140	See Sec. 17.86.140	See Sec. 17.86.140	See Sec. 17.86.140	See Sec. 17.86.140
Food Trucks	Food Trucks	See Sec. 17.86.120	See Sec. 17.86.120	See Sec. 17.86.120	See Sec. 17.86.120	See Sec. 17.86.120	See Sec. 17.86.120	See Sec. 17.86.120	See Sec. 17.86.120	See Sec. 17.86.120	See Sec. 17.86.120	See Sec. 17.86.120	See Sec. 17.86.120	See Sec. 17.86.120	See Sec. 17.86.120	See Sec. 17.86.120	See Sec. 17.86.120
Nightclubs and Live Entertainment	Nightclubs and Live Entertainment										MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP
Office—Temporary	Office—Temporary	See Chapter 17.113	See Chapter 17.113	See Chapter 17.113	See Chapter 17.113	See Chapter 17.113	See Chapter 17.113	See Chapter 17.113	See Chapter 17.113	See Chapter 17.113	See Chapter 17.113	See Chapter 17.113	See Chapter 17.113	See Chapter 17.113	See Chapter 17.113	See Chapter 17.113	See Chapter 17.113
Outdoor Temporary and/or Seasonal Sales	Outdoor Temporary and/or Seasonal Sales	See Sec. 17.86.190 and Chapter 17.113	See Sec. 17.86.190 and Chapter 17.113	See Sec. 17.86.190 and Chapter 17.113	See Sec. 17.86.190 and Chapter 17.113	See Sec. 17.86.190 and Chapter 17.113	See Sec. 17.86.190 and Chapter 17.113	See Sec. 17.86.190 and Chapter 17.113	See Sec. 17.86.190 and Chapter 17.113	See Sec. 17.86.190 and Chapter 17.113	See Sec. 17.86.190 and Chapter 17.113	See Sec. 17.86.190 and Chapter 17.113	See Sec. 17.86.190 and Chapter 17.113	See Sec. 17.86.190 and Chapter 17.113	See Sec. 17.86.190 and Chapter 17.113	See Sec. 17.86.190 and Chapter 17.113	See Sec. 17.86.190 and Chapter 17.113
Parking Facility—Temporary	Parking Facility—Temporary							CUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	See Chapter 17.113
Safe Parking	Safe Parking			CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP		See Sec. 17.86.230
Special Event	Special Event							MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP	MUP		See Chapter 17.113
Vending Machine	Vending Machine								See Section 17.86.280	See Section 17.86.280	See Section 17.86.280	See Section 17.86.280	See Section 17.86.280	See Section 17.86.280	See Section 17.86.280	See Section 17.86.280	See Section 17.86.280

(Ord. 1757 § 6, 2026; Ord. 1743 § 11, 2025; Ord. 1740 § 3, 2024; Ord. 1739 § 3, 2024; Ord. 1705 §§ 6—8, 2021; Ord. 1657 §§ 3, 4, 2019; Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018; Ord. 1647 § 6 (Exh. C), 2018)

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San Luis Obispo Municipal Code § 17.10.020 Use regulations by zone

17.10.010 Purpose and application.¶

17.10.020 Use regulations by zone.¶

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