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imaging of zoning in residential neighborhoods

black and white map with text "Street Map"

a map with text reading "Donation Stations Map" and an image of a parking meter

image of public art in san luis obispo, with a map and text reading "Public Art"

a collage of maps and text reading "Open Space Trail Maps"

a collage of fire responders with text reading "Neighborhood Officers" and a color-coded map of San Luis Obispo

A map of downtown with text reading "Downtown Area Map"

Parcel Info blueprint of residential neighborhood

Collage of text: Cultural Resources, a map with a pinpoint to "Crossett House", and an image of a house

City of San Luis Obispo Maps

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View our highlighted web applications here

Parcel Viewer
Interactive view of general zoning and other planning-relevant information. Flood information can also be found here.
Community Crime Dashboard
Interactive dashboard displaying crime data. Filter through date, offense, and more.
Open Spaces & Trails
View Open Space locations and links to printable, PDF maps for each trail.
Current Developments
View Current Developments happening around the City.
Historic Properties
View photos, locations, and other information connected to the various historic properties around town.

Use the tabs below to view a complete list of interactive and printable PDF maps

Planning Maps

Parcel Information - Interactive map with address search, Parcel, Zoning, Historic Zones, General Plan Zones and Flood Zone Information.

City Zoning Map - The Zoning Map establishes the zoning designation that applies to every property within the City of San Luis Obispo, which controls how that property can be used and developed. It is adopted by an ordinance of the City Council. This is a printable (PDF) version of the map.

City General Plan Map - The General Plan Map is the blueprint for the future of the City of San Luis Obispo, establishing a pattern for orderly development. It is adopted by a resolution of the City Council. This is a printable (PDF) version of the map.

Current Development Projects - Interactive story map of projects happening in the city.

Historical Properties - Interactive story map of Mills Act and Master List Properties.

Location and Navigation Maps

Emergency Preparedness Maps

Points of Interest Maps

Environmental and Recreation Maps

Open Space and Trails - Interactive story map showing the location of the City's open spaces with links to printable PDF topographic trail maps for each open space.

Bicycle Rack Donation Program Map- Improve our community by donating a bike rack and receive permanent recognition. Program details.

Bike Map - Bicycle amenities, bike paths, bike lanes, and bike rack locations.

Active Transportation Plan Map - current and proposed bicycle infrastructure.

Soils Map - Interactive map of soil textures and drainage classes of San Luis Obispo soils.

Heritage Trees - Interactive map with photo and details of trees with historical value or significant arboricultural interest in San Luis Obispo.

Laguna Lake Memorial Trees - Interactive map with search functionality of memorial trees donated to the Laguna Lake Park.

Community Gardens - The City of San Luis Obispo has five community gardens sites with over 100 plots available for City residents to lease. Garden plots are available to City residents on a first-come, first-served basis.

Infrastructure Maps

Neighborhood Wellness Maps

Download GIS Data
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Download GIS data
The GIS Division publishes data open for public consumption. Visit the City of San Luis Obispo GIS Hub where this data can be downloaded as shapefiles, KML, or CSV files and metadata can be viewed. Or use the API link can be used to embed data in applications with the feature service link or GeoJson.

Please Note: When downloading City of San Luis Obispo data from the Data download page, before performing any calculation such as Area, Distance, Shape, etc, data must be projected into the NAD 1983 HARN State Plane California V FIPS 0405 Feet.

The City of San Luis Obispo GIS Division is a component of the City's Administration and Information Technology Department. It is our mission to:

"Provide accurate and comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) for managing our resources, making informed decisions, and expediting work processes."

GIS Division Program Goals

GIS Division Major Activities

GIS Data Management and Maintenance

Establishing and enforcing accuracy standards, update procedures, and database compatibility for GIS data; coordinating data sharing with local, state, and federal government; creating and developing new GIS data.GIS

Applications Development and Analysis

Developing custom applications, interactive maps, and specific project map documents for analysis and inquiry of GIS information; performing complex GIS analysis.

GIS Training and Assistance

Conducting training classes to city-wide GIS users, tutoring and assisting individual GIS user on a specific project, and answering technical questions.

Cartography and Presentation

Producing informative maps, reports, and digital graphics; assisting with presentation of geographic information.

Data Disclaimer

The purpose of these applications is 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.

A Note About Interactive Maps

Feedback

We welcome the opportunity to address any questions or concerns regarding the services the GIS Division provides. Please email GIS Supervisor David Yun (dyun@slocity.org, 805-781-7189).

View our highlighted web applications here

Parcel Viewer

Community Crime Dashboard

Open Spaces & Trails

Current Developments

Historic Properties

Use the tabs below to view a complete list of interactive and printable PDF maps

Download GIS Data

The City of San Luis Obispo GIS Division is a component of the City's Administration and Information Technology Department. It is our mission to:

"Provide accurate and comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) for managing our resources, making informed decisions, and expediting work processes."