County government
Department of Planning and Building
Unincorporated San Luis Obispo County building and planning services.
San Luis Obispo zoning and property-information guide (opens in a new tab)Official instructions
Planning and Building explains APNs, Inland/Coastal area maps, its Land Use Map and the separate ordinances/standards for each area. Map information alone is not a permit or allowed-use determination.
- Availability · Planning guide first distinguishes which land-use ordinance/map context applies
- Check to see if the parcel is in the Inland Area or the Coastal Zone
Source & saved evidence
Official county map/provider evidence: exact named map, actual layer list, access instructions or limitation
Check to see if the parcel is in the Inland Area or the Coastal Zone
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
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Source & saved evidence
Official county map/provider evidence: exact named map, actual layer list, access instructions or limitation
This page is to guide you through the process of figuring out the Zoning (i.e. Land Use Category) of a parcel and the possible allowable land uses and permit requirements.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 6f38fcd2ca3bed49