Earlier editions: 2026-09
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Ch. 17.42 Business Park (bp) Zone
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · San Luis Obispo
Cite as: San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Chapter 17.42 · Text as of 2026-10-05
17.42.010 Purpose and application.¶
The BP zone is intended to provide for research and development, light manufacturing, and business services in a campus setting with high-quality design of public and private facilities. The BP zone standards apply to properties outside of specific plan areas. Where the Airport Area Specific Plan, Margarita Area Specific Plan, and any other specific plans apply to properties zoned BP, the applicable specific plan standards shall govern. (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)
17.42.020 Development standards.¶
The general property development standards for the BP zone shall be as set forth in Table 2-22: BP Zone Development Standards.
Table 2-22: BP Zone Development Standards
| Development Standard | BP Zone | Additional Regulations |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Setbacks | Minimum Setbacks | Minimum Setbacks |
| Front | Where no building adjoins, 10 feet (requirement for parking lots and signs) Buildings: 16 feet | Where no building adjoins, 10 feet (requirement for parking lots and signs) Buildings: 16 feet |
| Interior Side and Rear | Where no building adjoins, 5 feet (requirement for parking lots and signs) No building 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 | Where no building adjoins, 5 feet (requirement for parking lots and signs) No building 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 | Where no building adjoins, 10 feet (requirement for parking lots and signs) Buildings: 16 feet | Where no building adjoins, 10 feet (requirement for parking lots and signs) Buildings: 16 feet |
| Maximum Height | 45 feet | See also Section 17.70.080 (Height Measurement and Exceptions) |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | 75% | See also Section 17.70.120 (Lot Coverage) |
| Maximum Floor Area Ratio | Warehousing, Storage and Distribution Uses: 1.0 All Other Uses: 0.6 | See also Section 17.70.060 (FAR Measurement and Exceptions) |
| Minimum Lot Area | 9,000 square feet | See also Section 16.18.030 (Lot Dimensions) |
| Edge Condition Requirements | See Section 17.70.050 (Edge Conditions) | See Section 17.70.050 (Edge Conditions) |
(Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)
17.42.030 Additional regulations.¶
A. Medical Services in the BP Zone. The approval of a medical office, dental office, or clinic in the BP zone shall require that the review authority find that:
The proposed medical service is compatible with surrounding land uses;
The proposed medical service is located along a street designated as an arterial or commercial collector in the circulation element; and
The project will not preclude service commercial uses in areas especially suited for these uses when compared with medical services. (Ord. 1650 § 3 (Exh. B), 2018)
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