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San Luis Obispo County
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San Luis Obispo County is composed of both incorporated cities and unincorporated communities which are spread over a 3,300 square mile area of the pristine Central California Coast. San Luis Obispo County was incorporated on February 18,1850 and has a general law form of government. The County sits in the 22nd and 23rd Congressional Districts and is split into five local supervisory districts. The seven incorporated cities have a total population of 145,828 residents and the unincorporated communities total 107,727 residents.
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Population* |
Median Household Income |
Per Capita Income |
Median Single-Family Selling Price |
Residential Units |
Vacancy Rate |
Labor Force |
Unemployment Rate |
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16,315 |
$53.4 |
$27.5 |
$474.0 |
6.8 |
4.0% |
8.1 |
3.3% |
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27,130 |
$54.2 |
$23.9 |
$318.0 |
10.0 |
3.2% |
14.4 |
2.6% |
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12,887 |
$47.0 |
$21.5 |
$375.0 |
5.4 |
6.7% |
7.1 |
3.7% |
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10,208 |
$38.7 |
$25.9 |
$421.0 |
9.1 |
2.7% |
5.6 |
2.5% |
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27,477 |
$46.1 |
$18.6 |
$304.0 |
5.5 |
23.0% |
9.9 |
4.3% |
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8,419 |
$56.6 |
$36.4 |
$481.0 |
6.3 |
20.2% |
4.8 |
3.1% |
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43,509 |
$39.1 |
$24.3 |
$475.0 |
19.4 |
3.5% |
26.6 |
3.7 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau UCSB Economic Forecast Project, The 2003 San Luis Obispo County Economic Outlook; California Employment Development Department 2002 data; California Association of Realtors, Central Coast Regional MLS and Central Coast Home Builder's Association. *2005 Census Numbers shown in $ thousands except where noted |
City Profiles
City of Arroyo Grande
“A great place to live” is the feeling at the core of Arroyo Grande’s appeal. With a mild, smog-free climate, a relaxed outdoor-oriented lifestyle, and small town living with city-like advantages, Arroyo Grande is a growing and thriving community in South County. With beautiful and fertile land it is not surprising then that the main industries in the area are tourism and agriculture. Located 15 miles south of San Luis Obispo via Highway 101 with an area of 5.45 square miles, Arroyo Grande is within minutes of some of the County’s most popular beaches including Pismo Beach, Grover Beach, and Shell Beach.
Paramount throughout the community is a strong desire to maintain the quality of life enjoyed by residents as demonstrated by the residents’ commitment to preserving the historical aspects of the City’s downtown village area which features Victorian architecture. Asides from the aesthetics, the City offers dozens of youth and adult programs and sports activities. The City oversees 21 parks with 60 acres of developed parkland. There are acres of greenbelt throughout the City which boast bike, hiking, and/or horseback riding trails. The newly built Clarke Center hosts local and professional performances on a weekly basis.
Safe, serene and secure described the Arroyo Grande community. There is a wide variety of homes, from the turn-of-the-century Victorian and traditional ranch-style homes to beautiful custom homes. The San Luis Obispo County area has been called “one of the safest communities in the nation” and Arroyo Grande makes no exception. Both law enforcement agencies and the Lucia Mar School District take a no-nonsense approach to discipline.
Arroyo Grande is well served in health care, enjoying a wide choice of physicians and specialists as well as the Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, a 65-bed acute hospital. Elder and in-home care is readily available.
Leisure-time activities are diverse and often unique. World-class wineries offer year-round tasting as well as spring & fall wine celebrations. Nearby Lopez Lake provides camping, fishing, water-skiing, canoeing, sailing and water slide thrills. The Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival is held over the Memorial Day Weekend and the Harvest Festival is the last weekend of September.
For more statistical information please visit www.census.gov. For the most detailed information go to the Fact Sheet link.
Other websites for Arroyo Grande:
www.arroyogrande.org
www.arroyograndevillage.org
www.arroyograndecc.com
http://www.city-data.com/city/Arroyo-Grande-California.html
Commercial & Industrial Statistics
Average Monthly Commercial Rental Rates
Professional:....................................................................................$1.00-$1.34/sf.
Medical:...........................................................................................$1.25-$1.75/sf.
Warehouse:.....................................................................................$0.50-$0.75/sf.
Retail:..............................................................................................$0.75-$1.25/sf.
Amount of Commercial Space Available:........................................................Limited
Estimated Total of Rental Retail Space (5 Cities)…………….………....… 1,895,000 sf.
Retail Commercial Space Lease Cost:..................................................$.60-$1.10/sf.
Acres available for commercial and industrial development:.............................Minimal
Taxes
StateSales Tax:..............................................................................................7.25%
Utility User Tax:..................................................................................................0%
Transient Room Tax:...........................................................................................6%
Property Tax:......................................................................................1.04 – 1.06%
Business License:..........................................$30+/yr. plus $5 per full-time employee
Total Industrial Property Tax Rate:...................................1.03% of assessed valuation
Total Commercial Property Tax Rate:........................................................................
Sales & Use Tax:...........................................................................................7.25%
Utility Information
Industrial & Residential Users Bi-Monthly Rates:................$7.80 Base + $0.90 per hcf
(hcf = one-hundred cubic feet or 748 gallons)
Water Services
Water Treatment Plant Capacity:....................................................................5 mgd
Current Water Treatment Plant Production:.....................................................3 mgd
Provider:.....................County Engineering Department Lopez Water Treatment Plant
Sewage
Residential Sewer User Permit Fees:...............................$3.80 Base + $0.23 per hcf
Commercial Sewer User Permit Fees:..............................$3.80 Base + $0.40 per hcf
Sewage treated by South County Sanitation District
Plant capacity:.....................................................5 mgd and flow average is 2.8 mgd
Garbage
South County Sanitary Services…....Rates vary due to amount and number of pickups
Please call 489-4246 for more information
City of Atascadero
Atascadero, Spanish for “place of much water” was originally home to the Salinas Indians. The community of Atascadero was founded in 1913 as a planned utopian colony by E. G. Lewis, a successful publisher from the East. Incorporated in 1979, Atascadero now has over 26,400 residents and is the second largest city in San Luis Obispo County. Many of the principles that E.G. Lewis envisioned for his “dream city” are ensured through the city’s general plan which includes preservation of open space, protection of trees and hillsides, the keeping of domestic animals, large lot sizes and quality education in the Atascadero Unified School District. The city now is a General Law City with a Council-Manager form of government.
Nestled among the hills of northern San Luis Obispo County, Atascadero is 17 miles north of San Luis Obispo and it bisected by Highway 101 in the north to south direction and bisected by Highway 46 in the east to west direction. The 23,000 acre community encompasses 24.3 square miles of gently rolling hills dotted with native California oaks; a natural 35 acre lake and seasonal streams, along with the famous Salinas River, one of the few Northern Hemisphere rivers that flow north.
Most new residents are attracted to Atascadero’s beauty and non-stressful California Central Coast lifestyle because there is no smog, one of the lowest crime rates in the state, the convenient local access to US 101 and inland areas, as well as it’s convenient location halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The City boasts the County’s only zoo and has over 95 acres of maintained parkland for residents to explore. Yearly Colony Days, Concerts in the Park and El Camino Cruise Night draw many residents during the warm nights of summer and fall.
The city is serviced by The Twin Cities Hospital located 6 miles north as well as by numerous medical professionals who reside in the city. Many residents live in Atascadero and travel to work in either San Luis Obispo or Paso Robles. But many work in the most prominent Atascadero industries of retail and service with over 2000 employed at Atascadero State Hospital which resides within the city limits.
For more statistical information please visit www.census.gov. For the most detailed information go to the Fact Sheet link.
Other websites about Atascadero:
http://www.city-data.com/city/Atascadero-California.html
www.atascadero.org
www.atascaderochamber.org
Commercial & Industrial Statistics
Amount of Commercial Space Available:..................543 acres zoned; 386 acres used
Amount of Industrial Space Available: Approximately 167 acres zoned; 138 acres used
Estimated Total of Rental Retail Space……………………………………... 1,353,000 sf.
Taxes
TotalIndustrial Property Tax Rate:............................................1% appraised valuation
Plus rate for bonded indebtedness
Total Commercial Property Tax rate:....................................1% of appraised valuation
Plus rate for bonded
Sales & Use Tax.........................................City/County 1%, State 6.25%; total 7.25%
Utility Information
Water Services
Water Treatment Plant Capacity.................................................................13.5 mgd
Supplier:.............................................................Atascadero Mutual Water Company
Call for meter sizes, rates and installation fees
Sewage
Plant Capacity:...........................................................................................1.4 mgd
Rates: ..............................................................................................Flat fee by use
Connection Fee:....................................................................Single family $573/unit
Other uses vary in price
Annexation Fee:...................................................................Single family $1210/unit
Other uses vary in price
Type of Treatment Plant:........................................Secondary/aerated lagoon system
Sewer Tap Charge:..............................................................$250.00 connection fee
Sewer service is limited to the “Urban Service Area”
2.39 mgd Design Average Daily Flow Capacity:............................................5.1 mgd
(mgd = million gallons per day)
Garbage
Atascadero Waste Alternatives..…...Rates vary due to amount and number of pickups
Please call 466-3636 for more information
City of Grover Beach
The City of Grover Beach covers 2.25 square miles and is located along the beautiful Central Coast of California, 14 miles south of San Luis Obispo, 92 miles north of Santa Barbara, and 150 miles south of Monterey.
Grover Beach provides for a unique quality of life for its 13,000+ residents and draws many tourists with its moderate coastal climate, drive-on beach, and diverse recreational opportunities. The tourist industry continues to be the biggest factor in Grover Beach’s economy. Activities such as dune hiking, fishing, clamming, golfing, horseback riding, wine tasting and off-road vehicle riding are just some of the most popular activities in Grover Beach.
The City is part of the Lucia Mar School District and is serviced by the Arroyo Grande Community Hospital which is 2 miles from the center of Grover Beach. Although many tourists are always present in the community, the City celebrates its residents through the Stone Soup Festival and the Ethnic Street Faire, as well as with numerous clubs, churches, and other organizations.
The City is very proud of the newly constructed Multimodal Facility (train station), which is located at 150 Highway 1 (Pacific Coast Highway). Amtrak currently provides rail service with two daily stops and also provides two daily round trips of the San Diegan connecting buses to destinations in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego Counties. The train station is an important and positive step in the City’s economic development efforts.
For more statistical information please visit www.census.gov. For the most detailed information go to the Fact Sheet link.
Other websites for Grover Beach:
www.grover.org
www.groverbeachchamber.com
www.groverbeach.com
http://www.city-data.com/city/Grover-Beach-California.html
Commercial & Industrial Statistics
Average Sales Price for Service – Commercial:.................................$5.00-$10.00/sf.
Average Sales Price for Service – Industrial:.......................................$2.00-$5.00/sf.
Amount of Commercial Space Available:................................In excess of 150,000 sf.
Amount of Industrial Space Available:.......................................................5-15 acres
Estimated Total of Rental Retail Space (5 Cities)……………..……………1,895,000 sf.
Commercial Space Lease Cost:.........................................................$0.75-$1.75/sf.
Industrial Space Lease Cost:.............................................................$0.25-$0.75/sf.
Acres available for commercial and industrial development: 40+
Taxes
Property Tax Rate......................................................1.006% (avg.) of taxable value
Utility User’s Tax:...............................................................................................1%
Sales & Use Tax...........................................................................................7.25%
Utility Information
Water Rates:.......................................................................$13.50/mo. + $1.33/ccf
(ccf = one-hundred cubic feet or 748 gallons)
Water Services
Water Treatment Plant Capacity:..................................................................14 mgd
Current Water Treatment Plant Production:..................................................4.5 mgd
(Arroyo Grande receives up to 2.2 mgd)
Provider:................................................................................City of Grover Beach
Sewage
Residential Sewer User Permit Fees:..........................$30.12 billed every two months
Sewage treated by South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District.
(mgd = million gallons per day)
Garbage
South County Sanitary Services…...Rates vary due to amount and number of pickups
Please call 489-4246 for more information
City of Morro Bay
Anchored by the famous Morro Rock jutting out of the Pacific Ocean, the City of Morro Bay on California’s coastal State Highway 1, covers 10 square miles and is located less than four hours from either Los Angeles or San Francisco and 15 minutes west of the City of San Luis Obispo. At 50-foot elevation, the seaside location assures a mild, frost-free coastal climate.
The dominant feature of Morro Bay is its small craft harbor, home to an active fishing fleet. With public and private marinas, Yacht Club, Morro Bay State Park Campground and Marina, and vessel haul out and storage facilities, the City also attracts numerous recreational boaters.
Beach tourism is the primary industry for Morro Bay. The City offers plentiful opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts including golfing, surfing, boating, kayaking, hiking, fishing, whale watching and bird watching. Residents and visitors alike delight in the City’s art galleries, unique shops and boutiques and opportunities for picturesque dining on the Bay. Taxable retail sales are close to $100 million annually.
The City provides for its local residents as well as the tourists through the weekly Fish and Farmer’s Market, the monthly Embarcadero Art Walk and the yearly Crusin’ Morro Bay Art Show. Morro Bay is located in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District and is 12 miles from Sierra Vista Hospital.
Morro Bay was incorporated in 1964 as a General Law City, with a 5-person council, mayor, and city manager. The 2000 estimate of the population is approximately 10,000. The City is within easy driving distance of the picturesque villages of Cambria and San Simeon, the home of Hearst Castle.
For more statistical information please visit www.census.gov. For the most detailed information go to the Fact Sheet link.
Other websites for Morro Bay:
http://www.city-data.com/city/Morro-Bay-California.html
www.morrobay.org
www.morrobay.com
http://www.morro-bay.ca.us/
Commercial & Industrial Statistics
Average Sales Price for Service – Commercial:.................................$7.00-$12.00/sf.
Average Sales Price for Service – Industrial:.......................................$5.00-$9.00/sf.
Amount of Commercial Space Available:................................In excess of 100,000 sf.
Amount of Industrial Space Available:.......................................................5-20 acres
Estimated Total of Rental Retail Space (Morro Bay and Los Osos)….……...870,000 sf.
Commercial Space Lease Cost:.........................................................$1.00-$1.50/sf.
Professional Services include 4 banks, 2 mortgage brokers, 4 title/escrow companies, 19 real estate brokers/managers
Taxes
Property Tax Rate..................................................................1.00% of taxable value
Sales & Use Tax............................................................................................7.25%
Transient Occupancy Tax.............................................................................10.00%
Utility Information
Water Rates
Industrial & Residential Users Monthly Rates:..............................$2.75/ccf up to 5ccf
$3.45/ccf over 5ccf
(ccf = one-hundred cubic feet or 748 gallons)
Water Services
City Water Suppliers:................................................State of California & City Wells
Plant Capacity:........................................................................................1.17 mgd
Winter Consumption..................................................................................1.1 mgd
Summer Consumption................................................................................1.6 mgd
New Connection Fee:.....................................................................................$355
Sewage
City Sewer Supplier:....................................................................City of Morro Bay
Plant Capacity.........................................................................................2.36 mgd
Permits Issues...............................................................................Limited to 77/yr.
New Connection Fee:..................................................................................$3,250
Garbage
Morro Bay Garbage………..……....Rates vary due to amount and number of pickups
Please call 543-0875 for more information
City of Paso Robles
Paso Robles is located in the heart of California’s beautiful Central Coast, halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles at the crossroads of Highways 101 and 46 which has a direct connection with Interstate 5. Paso Robles is 28 miles north of San Luis Obispo. Paso Robles is a General Law City with a Council-Manager form of government. A growing community with a vibrant Downtown area, “Paso” has a population of about 27,000 and a strategy to support economic development through residential, commercial and business growth balanced with efforts to maintain the City’s small town character. Housing in Paso varies widely in price. Although Paso has the most affordable housing in the County, the city also boasts some of the most luxurious homes so most can find a house that fits both their budget and preference.
Over 60 wineries within the Paso Robles area create a year-round attraction for visitors and complement the fine dining experiences available in the Downtown area. Sulfur hot springs have been a Paso Robles amenity since the early 20th Century when the famous Polish pianist and statesman, Ignace Paderewski extolled their curative powers. The main industries are tourism and agriculture both very driven by the wine industry.
Lodging in and around Paso Robles ranges from budget to luxury, with B&B, motels, hotels, and fine resort accommodations in the vineyards. Convention facilities to accommodate groups up to 300 persons are found in the Downtown area. RV parks and camping are also nearby.
Recreation opportunities include boating, water skiing, fishing, and eagle watching at Lake Nacimiento and/or Lake San Antonio, wine tasting at the vineyards, hiking and golfing. The California Mid-State Fairgrounds are in Paso Robles, showcasing major entertainment acts, equestrian, and agricultural exhibits during the annual Mid-State Fair, plus providing a calendar of year-round events. The City also hosts many wine festivals, celebrates its history through Pioneer Day and creates a festive holiday spirit through the Vine Street Victorian Showcase during Christmas time.
The quaint and historic downtown area has a fair amount of shopping in the area surrounding the two block long City Park. Specialty retail and antique shops are mixed in with restaurants and business offices. In the vicinity are the 9 screens of the Park Cinemas, and the Classic American Theater. Outside of Downtown the shopping options include the Woodland Plaza and Target Centers providing a range of goods and services.
Community facilities include a new Senior Center, Veterans Center and the 40-acre Barney Schwartz Park with tournament class softball fields. Paso Robles is also home to the 105 acre North County Campus of Cuesta Community College, currently enrolling over 2300 students and eventually accommodating 8,000 to 10,000. The city offers quality education through the Paso Robles Unified School District. Emergency care facilities are located in the City and Paso is 6 miles north of Twin Cities Community Hospital.
For more statistical information please visit www.census.gov. For the most detailed information go to the Fact Sheet link.
Other websites for Paso Robles:
www.pasorobleschamber.com
www.prcity.com
www.pasowine.com
Commercial & Industrial Statistics
Average Sales Price for Service – Commercial:................................$6.00-$15.00/sf.
Average Sales Price for Service – Industrial:......................................$2.50-$6.00/sf.
Amount of Commercial/Industrial Land Available:.....................................500+ Acres
Amount of Commercial Space Available:................................In excess of 100,000 sf.
Amount of Industrial Space Available:....................................In excess of 250,000 sf.
Estimated Total of Rental Retail Space………………………...………...... 1,555,000 sf.
Commercial Space Lease Cost (triple net):.........................................$1.00-$1.75/sf.
Industrial Space Lease Cost (triple net):..............................................$0.35-$0.55/sf.
Taxes
Property Tax Rate..............................................(assessed per $100 valuation) $1.80
Sales & Use Tax............................................................................................7.25%
Utility Information
Water Services
City Water Suppliers:.................................................................City of Paso Robles
Water Rates:......................................................................$8.64 for first 1999 cu.ft.
$0.77 per 100 cu.ft. over 1000 cu.ft.
Current Water Storage:.............................................................12.15 million gallons
Average Daily Use:.....................................................................................5.2 mgd
Sewage
City Sewer Supplier:..................................................................City of Paso Robles
Rates:................................................................................$17.65 for first 500 cu.ft.
$1.07 per 100 cu.ft over 500 cu.ft.
Commercial a/c's are billed additional sewer charges based upon water consumption
Plant Capacity............................................................................................4.9 mgd
Average Daily Use..................................................................................... 2.9 mgd
(mgd = million gallons per day)
Garbage
Paso Robles Waste Disposal…….....Rates vary due to amount and number of pickups
Please call 238-2381 for more information
City of Pismo Beach
Pismo Beach is part of the original 8,838 acre Rancho Pismo and now encompasses 2304 acres and includes about 8,500 people. Today it has the Council/Manager form of government. Pismo Beach is bordered by the Pacific Ocean, with the cities of Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach to the south. Located along US Highway 101, State Highway 1 branches off the 101 to provide access to the colorful downtown and pier area before continuing inland. Pismo Beach is 12 miles south of San Luis Obispo.
Pismo Beach is primarily known for having one of California’s longest and widest stretches of beach. It is a popular vacation destination boasting over 50 restaurants and 30 hotels many of which are located along the beach and cliffs with spectacular ocean views. Exploring the Pismo Pier and boardwalk, surfing, kayaking and golfing on the three area golf courses are popular activities for residents and tourists alike. It is not surprising then that the main industry in Pismo is tourism.
Pismo Beach hosts many annual events including a Custom Car Show, 4th of July Fireworks, Western Days, Clam Festival, and is home to two Jazz Festivals.
Pismo Beach is served by Arroyo Grande Community hospital, and is well represented by numerous physician specialties. Lucia Mar Unified School District covers nearly 550 square miles and serves over 10,000 students in Kindergarten through 12th grade.
Compared to countywide figures, Pismo Beach has fewer low-income households, some middle-income and a large proportion of higher-income households. Pismo Beach is located 4 miles north of Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and is serviced by the Lucia Mar Unified School District.
For more statistical information please visit www.census.gov. For the most detailed information go to the Fact Sheet link.
Other websites for Pismo Beach:
www.classiccalifornia.com
www.pismochamber.com
www.city-data.com/city/Pismo-Beach-California.html
www.pismobeachca.net
Commercial & Industrial Statistics
Average Sales Price for Service – Commercial:.............................$10.00-$50.00/sf.
Average Sales Price for Service – Industrial:...................................$7.00-$11.00/sf.
Amount of Commercial Space Available:...............................In excess of 100,000 sf.
Amount of Industrial Space Available:...........................................................Limited
Estimated Total of Rental Retail Space (5 Cities)……………………..……1,895,000 sf.
Commercial Space Lease Cost:........................................................$1.00-$1.50/sf.
Acres available for commercial/industrial development within city:...................Minimal
Taxes
Industrial Property Tax Rate: 1% of market value + bonded indebtedness prior to 1978
Commercial Property Tax Rate: 1% of appraised value + rate for bonded indebtedness
Sales & Use Tax Rate:...................................................................................7.25%
Utility Information
Water
Industrial Users Monthly Rates:....................................................$1.33 per 100 cu.ft.
Plus meter rate of $20 - $804 every 2 mos. depending on meter size
Meter Installation Rates:........................................................$177 - $3235 per meter
Water Services:........................................................................City of Paso Robles
Maximum Plant Output 1901 Acre Feet (43,560 cu.ft.)
Average Daily Use:....................................................................................1.1 mgd
Current Storage:.........................................................................................5.7 mg
Cost Per 100 Cubic Foot:...................................................$1.19 for first 1500 cu.ft.
$1.15 per 100 cu.ft thereafter
Sewer
Treatment:..............................................................................City of Pismo Beach
Current Capacity:....................................................................................1.75 mgd
Rates:...................................................................................$39.00 every two mos.
Plant Type:........................................Class III actuated sludge, secondary treatment
(mgd = million gallons per day)
Garbage
South County Sanitary Services…..Rates vary due to amount and number of pickups
Please call 489-4246 for more information
City of San Luis Obispo
The City of San Luis Obispo is located on the Central Coast of California 200 miles north of Los Angeles and 235 miles south of San Francisco. At an elevation of 315 feet, San Luis Obispo is only 10 minutes from the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by beautiful mountains. With small-town charm and sophisticated residents, the City is the County seat, home to California Polytechnic State University and is located in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. San Luis Obispo is a full service city, organized under the Council/Administrator form of government with a strong City Police Department, Fire Department and Emergency services. The main industries in the City are tourism and agriculture, but the service industry is also very prominent in the “SLO” economy.
San Luis Obispo is a leader in promoting a healthy lifestyle. It was the first city in California to implement a non-smoking statute in all public buildings. With its proximity to mountains and beaches, there are endless opportunities for family-oriented activities such as hiking, wine tasting at the numerous wineries, rock-climbing indoors and out, biking, camping, boating and water-skiing in the surrounding rural environment.
Historic Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa graces downtown Mission Plaza Park, overlooking San Luis Creek. SLO is a sophisticated and progressive University town with great shopping, dining and nightlife. Every Thursday night features one of the top Farmers Markets in the nation, showcasing local bounty, musicians and artisans whom foster the transformation of Downtown SLO into a community block party. Yearly there are countless festivals such as The Mozart Festival, Concerts in the Plaza and The San Luis Obispo International Film Festival. Parks and Recreation Department, the YMCA and other smaller organizations are very active in organizing many community activities including group hikes and team sports.
SLO’s forward-looking spirit is attributable in part to the influence of Cuesta College and Cal Poly, recognized internationally for excellence in applied technical and professional education. Cal Poly is now home to the state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center, bringing world renowned performers to San Luis Obispo. San Luis Obispo is serviced by two hospitals Sierra Vista Region Medical Center and French Hospital Medical Center.
For more statistical information please visit www.census.gov. For the most detailed information go to the Fact Sheet link.
Other websites for San Luis Obispo:
http://www.ci.san-luis-obispo.ca.us/
www.visitslo.com
www.slochamber.org
http://www.city-data.com/city/San-Luis-Obispo-California.html
Commercial & Industrial Statistics
Average Sales Price for Service – Commercial:...............................$7.00-$20.00/sf.
Average Sales Price for Service – Industrial:...................................$9.00-$10.00/sf.
Amount of Commercial Space Available:..............................................100,000/sf. +
Amount of Industrial Space Available:................................Approximately 100,000 sf.
Commercial Space Lease Cost:........................................................$1.00-$1.85/sf.
Industrial Space Lease Cost:............................................................$0.60-$1.10/sf.
Estimated Total of Rental Retail Space..…………………………………... 3,817,000 sf.
Acres available for commercial & industrial development:..........................................
................................................40 acres within city limits & 400 acres in airport area
(to be annexed 1,000+ for commercial & industrial construction)
Taxes
State Sales Tax............................................................................................7.25%
Utility User Tax.................................................................................................5%
Transient Room Tax........................................................................................10%
Property Tax Rate..................................................................1.1% of taxable value
Business License.................................................................................................
Sales & Use Tax..........................................................................................7.25%
Utility Information
Water Rates
Commercial & Residential Bi Monthly Billing Rate:.....................$2.71/ccf up to 5 ccf
$3.40/ccf over 6 ccf
(ccf = one-hundred cubic feet or 748 gallons)
Water Services
Water Treatment Plant Capacity:................................................................16 mgd
Current Water Treatment Plant Production:...................................................6 mgd
Provider:...........................................................................City of San Luis Obispo
Sewage
Significant Users & Industrial Sewer User Permit Fees:..................$747 Annual Fee
Class I:.......................................................................................$259 Annual Fee
Class II:........................................................................................$79 Annual Fee
Commercial:....................................................................First 100 ft. $50.48/bi.mo.
Over 100 ft. $2.96/ft.
Sewage treated by the City of San Luis Obispo
Water Reclamation Facility Average daily Flows:.........................................4.5 mgd
Design Average Daily Flow Capacity..........................................................5.1 mgd
(mgd = million gallons per day)
Garbage
San Luis Garbage………………..…Rates vary due to amount and number of pickups
Please call 543-0875 for more information
Other smaller and unincorporated cities in the County:
Avila Beach
http://www.avilabeachca.com/index.html
http://www.beachcalifornia.com/avila.html
Cambria
http://www.city-data.com/city/Cambria-California.html
http://www.cambriachamber.org/
http://www.visitcambriacalifornia.com/
Cayucos
http://www.city-data.com/city/Cayucos-California.html
http://www.cayucoschamber.com/
http://www.cayucosbythesea.com/index.html
Nipomo
http://www.city-data.com/city/Nipomo-California.html
http://www.sanluisobispocounty.com/citypages/NipomoCA.cfm?contentID=35
http://www.nipomo.com/bin/rea.php?acnt=AR65763
Oceano
http://www.city-data.com/city/Oceano-California.html
San Miguel
http://www.city-data.com/city/San-Miguel-California.html
http://www.sanluisobispocounty.com/citypages/SanMiguelCA.cfm?contentID=39
http://www.missionsofcalifornia.org/missions/mission16.html
San Simeon
http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=590
http://www.beachcalifornia.com/sansim.html
http://www.sanluisobispocounty.com/citypages/SanSimeonCA.cfm?contentid=40
Shandon
http://www.city-data.com/city/Shandon-California.html
Shell Beach
http://www.beachcalifornia.com/shell.html
http://www.virtualslo.com/attractions/Attraction.php?id=14
Templeton
http://www.city-data.com/city/Templeton-California.html
http://www.templeton-ca.us/
http://www.sanluisobispocounty.com/citypages/TempletonCA.cfm?contentID=41
For more information about the specific cities please refer to the UCSB Economic Forecast Project which can be purchased by contacting Bill Watkins at bill.watkins@ucsb-efp.com or (805)893-5894.
For more information about the County and the individual Cities please visit:
http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/site4.aspx
http://www.sanluisobispocounty.com/
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