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The Geographic Information Services of the Public Works Department was created in 1995 to operate and maintain the city's Geographic Information System. GIS is an "organized collection of computer hardware, software, geographic data, and personnel designed to efficiently capture, store, update, manipulate, analyze, and display all forms of geographically referenced information."1 

Click here to find more about the
GIS Division's program goals and activities

Map and Driving Directions to City Hall

Interactive Map Applications

 

Discover the many ways
that departments throughout
the City use GIS:

GIS Is Everywhere: A Video
(requires Windows Media Player or other WMV player)

Get your very own
updated and Easy-to-Read
San Luis Obispo Street Map.

Download it here!
(requires Adobe Reader 7.0)

Interactive Maps:
Loading time will vary depend on your internet access speed.

Disclaimer:
The purpose
of these application are to provide easy access and visual display of mapped information within the City of San Luis Obispo.  Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and currency of the data and associate maps provided.  The data is provided in an “AS IS” state with no warranty as to accuracy or completeness by either the City of San Luis Obispo or any of its employees, expressed or implied.  The user of these applications should not rely on the data provided herein for any reason.  Information on this site is not intended to constitute advice nor is it to be used as a substitute for specific advice from a licensed professional. The City of San Luis Obispo shall assume no liability for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information provided regardless of how caused. Further the City of San Luis Obispo shall assume no liability for any decisions made or actions taken or not taken by the user of the applications in reliance upon any information or data furnished hereunder.

If you have read and understood this disclaimer and wish to continue, please proceed by clicking one of the following links. 

Parcel Information and Map:

City of San Luis Obispo Parcel Viewer

Look up parcel information by business name, address or parcel number.  Then view a map of the selected parcel or customize your own map by adding data layers including an Aerial Photo, Historic Districts, FEMA Flood Zones, and Zoning Information.

 

Zoning and General City Information

Find the zoning designation of a parcel or lookup general city information including transit hubs, schools an aerial photo and more.

SLO County Demographics

Population, Housing and Income information from the Year 2000 U.S. Census. Includes Census Tracts, Zip Code Areas and Streets for San Luis Obispo County

City of San Luis Obispo Un-Reinforced Masonry

Commercial properties constructed of un-reinforced masonry and status (Strengthened, Partially Strengthened, Un-Reinforced)

City of San Luis Obispo Recreational Opportunities

Hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities near the City of San Luis Obispo

Downtown Points of Interest

Photo and brief description of site showcasing the interesting places near downtown area

Laguna Lake Species of Local Concern

Threatened and endangered plant species near Laguna Lake area.  Shows approximate locations of each species and a link to additional information

San Luis Obispo Soils

Search by address to view the soil texture and soil drainage class.  Visit the Water Conservation Page to learn more about soils and water conservation.

Laguna Lake Commemorative Trees

 Search Commemorative Trees by person's name, organization, or event

Acknowledgement

Heritage Trees

A photo and brief description of a Heritage Trees in city.  Trees with historical value or significant arboricultural interest are designated as Heritage Trees.

Please note: to see "more information" for each tree you may need to turn off your pop-up blocker.

Street Sweeper Schedule

Search by address to see which day a street will be swept in the City of San Luis Obispo.

 

City of San Luis Obispo Traffic Counts

Average Daily Traffic (ADT) counts of various streets including turning traffic counts at intersections

Sidewalk Ramps

Locations of sidewalk ramps for easier access for wheelchairs and strollers.

 

NOTE:
The map server may be unavailable for short duration due to routine maintenance and application development. If you have trouble viewing the maps, please try again later (about 15 minutes). If any maps are still unavailable, contact Geographic Information Services at (805) 781-7189 or write to dyun@slocity.org.  

Data Available:

Maps and data in digital format are available in CD-ROM for a cost. description of data and cost.

Some data are available for free at SLO DataFinder.

If you have any comments about this website, please E-mail David Yun. (dyun@slocity.org)

1. Definition of GIS from ESRI's ArcGIS Desktop Help document.


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