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Look up zoning maps in California

Official zoning and land-use maps, map directories, instructions and purpose-labelled zoning inquiry channels. County/city scope, historical or partial maps and offline access are identified in each entry.

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In California, 58 county departments and 1 city government publish 60 official links for this service, 3 of them online. Reviewed requirements cover availability notices (44) and processing time (1). 56 counties have a page for it below.

Before you start · 2 things to check

Start with the jurisdiction of the property. County permit offices may serve only unincorporated areas.
Use the official map and confirm project requirements with the planning or building office.

1 guide with reviewed service links · San Luis Obispo

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County government · San Luis Obispo

Department of Planning and Building

Unincorporated San Luis Obispo County building and planning services.

San Luis Obispo zoning and property-information guideOfficial 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.

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

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

San Luis Obispo official map information · San Luis Obispo official zoning map information candidate (opens in a new tab)

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.

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Look up zoning maps in California

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