The Safety Element of the General Plan was last updated on January 17, 2023, in accordance with state law (Senate Bill 379 Government Code Section 65302) that requires integration of comprehensive climate adaptation and resilience strategies, the City applied and received a Sustainable Communities Grant from the California Department of Transportation. 

Under state law, a safety element promotes protection for the community from unreasonable risks related to slope instability, seismic activity, subsidence, liquefaction, known geologic hazards, flooding, wildland and urban fires, tsunami, seiche, dam failure, and climate change.  The Climate Adaptation and Safety Element newly integrates climate adaption and environmental justice and updates policies and programs throughout the element. 

Climate Adaptation and Safety Element (CASE)

Appendix

A  Climate Change Hazards and Vulnerabilities Report

A-2.  Flood Map Figures

B.  Compliance with Laws and Regulations

C.  San Luis Obispo County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan

D.  Planning and Outreach Process

E.  Resilient SLO Baseline Conditions Report

F-1.  Environmental Justice and Disadvantaged Communities

F-2.  SLO Environmental Justice Survey Summary

G.  Cal Fire San Luis Obispo County Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map

H.  SLO Floodplain Management Regulations