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The SB 9 city guide
San Luis Obispo
The SB 9 city guide
San Luis Obispo
unincorporated
B
Grade
very friendly
very friendly
friendly
friendly
restrictive
very restrictive
We've given San Luis Obispo a B for its standard approach to the implementation of SB 9, which includes some regulations.
SB 9 is a state bill that was created to address California's housing crisis. It allows Californians more flexibility with their urban property than they've ever had before.
Last updated:
5/5/2022
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SB 9 is a state bill that was created to address California's housing crisis. It allows Californians more flexibility with their urban property than they've ever had before. Read more about SB 9 here.
What can I build?
You have three options for an SB 9 project
Option 1: Lot Split
Divide your lot into two parcels; building on the new lot is allowed
Your lot must be at least 2,400 sqft and can be divided 50/50 or 60/40
sb 9 standard


Option 2: Two-Units
Keep your parcel as is, and add
up to 2 units total
sb 9 standard
friendly
very friendly
restrictive
very restrictive


Option 3: Lot Split & Two-Units
A mix of the above: divide your parcel, and add
up to 4 units total
sb 9 standard
friendly
very friendly
restrictive
very restrictive


Building max. size
In
San Luis Obispo
, new units can be up to
sq ft. This is half the size of the median single family home in California.
very Restrictive
📐
California median home size
1,700 sq ft
📐
San Luis Obispo
SB 9 Limit
sq ft
Where can I build?
You can build in single-family residential zones
,
sb 9 standard
friendly
very friendly
restrictive
very restrictive
Places where you can’t build
May require additional permits
Buildings that can't be demolished
Renting & Selling
For all development options, resulting units must be residential use only
sb 9 standard
Renting
Requirements
Requirements
Selling Requirements
Additional Requirements
Here are a few more restrictions and requirements that you should keep in mind when pursuing an SB 9 project in
San Luis Obispo
.
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More about
San Luis Obispo
This Central Coast beach town is beloved by its residents for its laid-back family-friendly atmosphere, exceptional hiking and biking trails, highly rated public schools, and gorgeous weather year-round. Visitors love to stay in the eclectic Madonna Inn, dine creekside in downtown SLO, and sample Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs in the nearby Edna Valley wine country. One thing that few people love about San Luis Obispo is the town’s extremely high housing costs. We believe SB 9 can help by introducing more “missing middle” options for renters and first-time home buyers.
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