Historic Preservation in San Luis Obispo County, CA (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated San Luis Obispo County, California.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Historic-Cultural Monuments

San Luis Obispo County protects archeological and historic sites through the Historic Site (H) combining designation in Section 22.14.080, which requires a discretionary Minor Use Permit before any new structure, restoration, alteration, demolition or relocation touching a designated historic structure, unless the work is minor and leaves the historic character intact.

SLO County Historic Site Permit Rule

Significant Restrictions

San Luis Obispo County Code Sec. 22.14.080

The Historic Site (H) combining designation is applied to recognize the importance of archeological sites and historic sites, structures and areas important to local, state, or national history. These standards are intended to protect archeological resources, historic structures and sites by requiring new uses and alterations to existing uses to be designed with consideration for preserving and...

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