Design Review Workshop

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On June 10^th and 11^th, the Community Development Department conducted a design review training workshop with the Architectural Review Commission (ARC) and Cultural Heritage Committee (CHC).

Design Review Workshop Powerpoint

Objectives of the workshop were to: (1) learn techniques to assist in review of projects within historic districts and on properties with historic resources or adjacent to historic resources; (2) provide common language to enable informed discussion of design issues; (3) understand best practices and what might apply to San Luis Obispo.

For more information contact:

Brian Leveille, Senior Planner
CHC Staff liaison
bleveille@slocity.org
(805) 781-7166

FAQs

Will a traffic impact study be required and if so what is the process?
The determination for a traffic impact study will be made at the beginning of the application process. The following are example development sizes that would trigger a transportation impact study. These are just example scenarios, traffic impact studies may be required for smaller projects under special circumstances.
1. 100 Single Family Units
2. 150 Multi Family Units
3. 150 Room Hotel
4. 10,000 SQFT Restaurant
5. 25,000 SQFT Retail
6. 65,000 SQFT Office
7. 125,000 SQFT Manufacturing
The City only accepts traffic studies that are prepared independent of the applicant. Studies are administered by the City and paid for by the applicant via a reimbursement agreement. The applicant may hire their own traffic consultant to help develop their project and review the traffic study, however that consultant would be conflicted out of preparing the actual traffic study.

Once the applicant has finalized their project description the City will prepare a scope for the study and submit it to the applicant for review. Then the City will advertise the scope to a list of on-call traffic consultants and award based on the best proposal.

Below is an example time table for traffic impact studies, actual schedules will vary depending on the size of the project and scope of the study.
1. Draft Scope & Applicant Review: 1 Week
2. Advertise RFP & Select Consultant: 3 Weeks
3. Complete Applicant Reimbursement Agreement: 1 Week
4. Complete Traffic Study: 10 Weeks
How do I apply for a permit?

See Application Review Procedures page.
What type of approval will I need for my business?

The first step would be to identify the zoning for the location of your project. With this information you can reference Table 9 of the Zoning Regulations which indicates the land uses allowed by zone. This denotes what type of permit will be required to allow that use in each zoning district if allowed at all.
How can I find out what zone my property is in?

Use the GIS Parcel Map to find your zoning.
How do I request an exception?

Once you determine what exception is allowed for your project, according to the Zoning Regulations submit a planning application, the application checklist for your type of exception, and pay the associated fees.
How many bedrooms/units can I have? Aka Density

Reference Section 17.16.010 of the Zoning Regulations (p.35-37) to find information about the maximum density (density units per net acre) of development allowed in your zone.

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