Applications and Forms

The City of Morro Bay has developed an Electronic Plan Review (EPR) program designed to streamline the plan submittal process, reduce: 1) paper waste, 2) expenses, and 3) the inconvenience of printing and shipping multiple copies of construction plans. EPR will allow concurrent review by Morro Bay staff which will reduce plan review times and create a consolidated corrections list that an applicant can use to track and respond to comments.

Alternatively, paper applications and fees are also accepted through the front counter at Community Development, 955 Shasta Avenue Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

To create a login and submit your application via the Permit Portal for EPR, click here. Once the application has been submitted, a Permit Technician will notify of you of exact fees due.

For information and applications for Short Term Rentals, visit the Short-Term Vacation Rental page here

For Planning Permits, please call the Planning Division at 805-772-6264 or email Angie Buoncristiano at abuoncristiano@morrobayca.gov with questions regarding an application submittal. Once an application is received and the appropriate fees have been paid, a staff planner will be assigned for review and processing and reach out with next steps.

General Planning Application

Variance Application

Subdivision Application

Sign Permit Application

Sidewalk Sign Application

Commercial Cannabis Operation and Renewal Application

Personal Cannabis Cultivation Permit


Submittal Requirements

Most projects will follow the general Planning Application submittal requirements, however, some projects their own submittal requirements. If you have questions about which submittal requirements to follow, please contact planning staff. 

General Planning Application Submittal Requirements

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Submittal Requirements

Pre-Designed ADU Submittal Requirements

Temporary Use Permit Submittal Requirements


Application Guides

Sign Permit Application Guide

Variance Application Information