Municipal

The City Charter is the constitution of the City of San Luis Obispo and the starting point for all its municipal regulations.

The City maintains an online version of its Municipal Code for easy reference.

Interested in the ordinances of public agencies other than the City of San Luis Obispo? Municode can be a place to start. 

San Luis Obispo is a member of the League of California Cities, an advocacy group working to influence policy decisions that affect cities.

County

The District Attorney's Office is charged with the investigation, evaluation and prosecution of state law violations within the county. They also handle Victim/Witness Services, Special Prosecutions, and other law enforcement duties in our area.

Within the un-incorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County, the County Counsel's Office is charged with enforcement of the county code.

The San Luis Obispo Superior Court is the local venue for civil and criminal cases.

State

California Courts has a wealth of information about the state court system and the legal process. 

The California Legislative Information site is a direct source of information on bills passing through the legislative process and current state law, including everything from the State's Constitution to laws regarding water, public utilities and elections.

The Fair Political Practices Commission provides information concerning election and conflict of interest regulations.

The California Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer of the state. 

The California Governor's Office of Planning and Research provides a collection of information on the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

The California Code of Regulations dictate the governance of state administrative agencies.

Other

The City complies with all regulations under Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.