Zoning Overlays & Bonuses 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.
Density Bonus Law
San Luis Obispo County implements California's density bonus law through Section 22.12.020, letting a qualifying housing project of five or more units add density, parking concessions and other incentives above the base maximum set by Planning Area Standards. Applicants must document eligibility under both the state and county density bonus codes, and state law controls whenever it conflicts with the county's version.
SLO County Density Bonus Ordinance
Some RestrictionsSan Luis Obispo County Code Sec. 22.12.020
An application that satisfies the requirements of this section and State Density Bonus Law for a qualifying housing project may be eligible to receive a density bonus and other incentives, such as concessions and adjusted parking ratios. A housing project approved to receive a density bonus may establish additional housing units over the standard maximum residential density allowed by ordinance...
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