Earlier editions: 2026-09
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Ch. 17.12 Agricultural (ag) Zone
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · San Luis Obispo
Cite as: San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Chapter 17.12 · Text as of 2026-10-05
17.12.010 Purpose and application.¶
The AG zone is intended to encourage conservation of agricultural lands and continuation of agricultural uses and keeping of livestock where compatible with urban development and where there has been a history of agricultural cultivation and keeping of livestock. (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)
17.12.020 Development standards.¶
The general property development standards for the AG zone shall be as set forth in Table 2-2: AG Zone Development Standards. See also Section 16.18.030 (Lot Dimensions) for minimum lot dimensions.
Table 2-2: AG Zone Development Standards
| Development Standard | AG Zone | AG Zone | Additional Regulations |
|---|
Table 2-2: AG Zone Development Standards
| Development Standard | AG Zone | AG Zone | Additional Regulations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Residential Density | 1 unit/20 acres | 1 unit/20 acres | Each legal lot of record, regardless of size, may have 1 dwelling |
| Minimum Parcel Size | 5 acres | 5 acres | The minimum parcel size may be required to be larger than 5 acres as designated by the zone suffix. For example, AG-20 requires a minimum parcel size of 20 acres |
| Minimum Setback | Minimum Setback | Minimum Setback | Minimum Setback |
| Front | 20 feet | 20 feet | |
| Side | 20 feet | 20 feet | |
| Rear | 20 feet | 20 feet | |
| Maximum Building Height | 35 feet | 35 feet | |
| Maximum Impervious Surface Area | Parcel <10 acres | 5% | |
| Maximum Impervious Surface Area | Parcel ≥ 10 acres | 3% |
(Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)
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