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Good Afternoon,
My name is Joshua Pinsky and partner Eliran Solomon and I have created and are submitting a proposed
overlay zone in advance for the Study Session.
This document talks about the overlay zone and references multiple other city municipal codes, the Grand Jury
Report, Staff Reports, and the SLO Municipal Code.
I hope the Council takes this into consideration ahead of tomorrow's session.
Best,
Joshua Pinsky and Eliran Solomon
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Joshua Pinsky
Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity
President | ΣΩ Chapter
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo | Business Administration (Finance)
323.447.4737
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Campus Neighborhood Overlay Framework
San Luis Obispo Campus Neighborhood Overlay
A Proposed Regulatory Framework
Submitted in connection with the May 26, 2026 City Council Study Session on Code Enforcement Priorities
(Item 5a), addressing Staff Recommendation 3 — development of an alternative regulatory framework
for Fraternity and Sorority Houses.
Table of Contents
Why This Framework
I. Establishment and Scope
II. Permitted Uses
III. The Administrative Permit
IV. Operating Standards
V. Off-Site Event Pathways
VI. Administrative Protections
VII. Permit Termination
VIII. Enforcement Outside the Overlay
IX. Transition Provisions
X. Implementation
Summary of What the Framework Accomplishes
Appendix A: Sources and References
Appendix B: Companion Documents
Why This Framework
This framework provides the substantive content for the “alternative regulatory framework for Fraternity
and Sorority Houses” recommended by Staff in the May 26, 2026 Code Enforcement Study Session
Report. Four design choices distinguish this framework from the current Conditional Use Permit regime:
Expanded geographic scope. The Overlay includes R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 zones within its boundary. The
neighborhoods adjacent to Cal Poly are predominantly student-occupied across all residential zoning
categories. Consistent regulatory treatment within the geographic area is more coherent than
zone-by-zone differentiation.
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Integration of an existing City program. The SLO Police Department has operated a Voluntary Party
Registration Program since May 2017, made permanent by City Council action on October 16, 2018. The
program is administered by SLOPD's Neighborhood Outreach Manager and provides a 20-minute
warning call from dispatch before officer response — operationally identical to what the framework
would otherwise need to establish. The framework references and integrates this existing program
rather than proposing new design.
Single re-review trigger. Permit termination is tied to loss of Cal Poly affiliation in good standing — a
clean accountability structure that defers to the institution best positioned to evaluate chapter conduct.
SLO Municipal Code §17.86.130(B)(3) already conditions current CUPs on this requirement; the Overlay
framework formalizes it as the operative trigger.
Preservation of PD enforcement methodology. SLOPD has indicated that calibrated decibel-meter
enforcement is not their operational practice. Provisions attempting to mandate specific verification
methodology are removed. PD field enforcement continues under existing practice. The framework
operates around PD methodology rather than against it.
I. Establishment and Scope
A. Legal Authority
1.A.1 The Campus Neighborhood Overlay (CNO) is established under SLO Municipal Code §17.06.020.C,
which authorizes overlay zones supplementing base zoning.
B. Geographic Scope
1.B.1 The CNO applies to the geographic area immediately adjacent to California Polytechnic State
University, bounded approximately by:
Direction Boundary
North Slack Street and the southern edge of Cal Poly campus
West California Boulevard
South Highway 101
East Extending to Santa Ynez Avenue / Cuesta Canyon area
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Final boundaries to be determined through the Recommendation 3 work program with stakeholder
input.
1.B.2 — All residential zones within boundary included. The CNO supplements all R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4
zoned parcels within its geographic boundary. The Overlay recognizes that the neighborhoods near Cal
Poly are predominantly student-occupied across all residential zoning categories, and that consistent
regulatory treatment within the geographic area is more coherent than zone-by-zone differentiation.
1.B.3 — What inclusion means for each zone.
Within R-3 and R-4 zones in the Overlay: Student Group Residence Permits are available;
fraternity/sorority operations are a permitted use.
Within R-1 and R-2 zones in the Overlay: Student Group Residence Permits are NOT available — the base
zoning continues to restrict the use. However, the Overlay's protections apply: residential occupancy by
student members is recognized under Provision 2.B; identity-based enforcement is prohibited under
Provision 6.A; complainant pattern tracking applies under Provision 6.B; the weekend nighttime
extension applies under Provision 4.B.
C. Structural Protections
These provisions prevent the Overlay from being weaponized against its purpose:
1.C.1 — Affirmative authorization in code. Within Overlay R-3 and R-4 zones, Student Group Residences
“shall be a permitted use upon the issuance of a Student Group Residence Permit,” modeled on Chico
Municipal Code §19.52.090(C).
1.C.2 — Code-level operating standards. All operating standards apply uniformly and are established at
the code level. Changes require Planning Commission recommendation and Council ordinance with two
readings.
1.C.3 — Ministerial permit issuance. Permits are issued at the Community Development Director level
upon compliance with stated criteria. No Planning Commission discretionary review applies to issuance
or renewal.
1.C.4 — Compatibility presumption. Operation in compliance with the permit and operating standards is
deemed compatible with the surrounding neighborhood for purposes of any zoning or compatibility
finding.
II. Permitted Uses
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A. Group Residences as Permitted Use
2.A.1 Within R-3 and R-4 zones in the Overlay, fraternities, sororities, and other Cal Poly-recognized
student group residences are a permitted use upon issuance of a Student Group Residence Permit under
Part III.
B. The Critical Distinction — Residential Occupancy vs. Event Hosting
2.B.1 — Residential occupancy not regulated as fraternity. Residential occupancy of a dwelling by
individuals who are members of a student organization does not, by itself, constitute operation of a
fraternity or sorority requiring a permit. This applies in all zones, including R-1 and R-2 within the
Overlay.
2.B.2 — Definitional clarification. A residence becomes a regulated student group residence only when
it serves as a venue for regularly scheduled meetings, gatherings, or events of the affiliated organization
beyond those incidental to the residential occupancy of the individuals living there.
2.B.3 — Practical effect. Five members of a fraternity sharing a house in an R-1 zone are residents. Five
members of a fraternity sharing a house in an R-1 zone and hosting a chapter rush event are operating
an unpermitted student group residence — regulated under base zoning, not under this Chapter.
III. The Administrative Permit
A. Authority and Term
3.A.1 The Community Development Director or designee is the permitting authority. Permits are issued
for a one-year term. Decisions are subject to administrative review under SLOMC §17.126.
3.A.2 Renewal is ministerial upon timely submission of documentation under 3.C below, absent permit
termination under Part VII.
B. Standards for Issuance
3.B.1 — Director shall issue. Upon receipt of a complete application demonstrating:
• Current Cal Poly Fraternity and Sorority Life affiliation in good standing
• Written property owner authorization
• Designation of two responsible officers with current contact information
• A neighborhood relations plan
• Acknowledgment of operating standards under Part IV
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3.B.2 — No additional findings required. The discretionary findings under SLOMC §17.110.070 do not
apply to permits under this Chapter.
C. Annual Renewal
3.C.1 Renewal requires:
• Confirmation of continued Cal Poly recognition in good standing
• Updated officer contact information
• Updated property owner authorization
• Statement of any citations received in the prior year
D. Fees
3.D.1 — Student-organization tier. Annual permit fee in the range of $500–$1,500, set in the
Comprehensive Fee Schedule at administrative-review cost-recovery levels.
3.D.2 — Replaces current fees within Overlay. The administrative permit replaces the current CUP fee
structure for properties within the Overlay:
Current Fee Amount
CUP application $10,932.57
CUP modification $2,815.14
Temporary/intermittent use permit $3,051.99
Appeal $2,583.46
E. Re-Application Pathway for Currently-Revoked CUPs
3.E.1 — Eligibility. Organizations whose CUPs have been revoked by Planning Commission action within
2 years prior to the effective date of this Chapter are eligible for an expedited re-application pathway.
3.E.2 — Process. Applications under this provision are processed by the Director administratively at the
standard fee, without re-litigation of the prior conduct, provided the applicant demonstrates current Cal
Poly affiliation in good standing.
IV. Operating Standards
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A. Occupancy
4.A.1 — Outer safety ceiling. Maximum occupancy is determined by Building Code occupancy load, as
determined by the Chief Building Official.
4.A.2 — Population-density multiplier eliminated. The 1.5× population-density-derived cap previously
applied to fraternity CUPs is replaced. The multiplier is a planning heuristic, not a safety standard.
B. Time-Based Standards
4.B.1 — Citywide standards apply with weekend modification within Overlay.
Time Period Application
Sunday–Thursday: 10 PM nighttime cutoff Citywide, including Overlay (unchanged from
§9.12.060)
Friday–Saturday: midnight nighttime cutoff Within Overlay only
Outside Overlay (all days) Existing 10 PM cutoff under §9.12.060
unchanged
4.B.2 — Modeled on Santa Barbara County Code §40-2 as applied to Isla Vista, which establishes a 10
PM Sunday–Thursday and midnight Friday–Saturday amplified music restriction.
4.B.3 — Independent of enforcement methodology. Time-based standards apply regardless of whether
enforcement uses calibrated measurement or officer judgment about audibility.
C. Noise Standards
4.C.1 Existing SLOMC §9.12.060 receiving-property-line standards apply during daytime hours both
within and outside the Overlay. No changes to numerical dBA limits.
4.C.2 — Indoor preference for amplified sound at night. After the applicable nighttime cutoff per 4.B,
amplified music or sound must be inside the building with doors and windows closed.
D. Party Registration Through Existing SLO PD Program
4.D.1 — Reference to existing program. The City of San Luis Obispo Police Department operates a
Voluntary Party Registration Program, made permanent by Council action on October 16, 2018
(operating as a pilot since May 2017). The program provides:
• Voluntary registration of planned events at least one week in advance
• Free of charge
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• Available for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday-before-holiday events
• Hosts must be 18+ with photo ID and proof of property residency
• For registered events with a noise complaint, dispatch contacts the host with a 20-minute
window to bring the event into compliance before officer dispatch
4.D.2 — Program objectives. As stated by SLOPD Neighborhood Outreach Manager Christine Wallace:
The main purpose of the program is to help folks avoid fines. The program helps people
coexist in their neighborhoods regardless of what lifestyle they may have. So students
can live life how they want to live it and their neighbors will enjoy being their neighbors.
4.D.3 — Operational record. The program has operated continuously since 2017. The Council's
permanent adoption in 2018 followed an 18-month pilot evaluation. The program is administered by
SLOPD's Neighborhood Outreach Manager.
4.D.4 — Integration with the Overlay framework. Student Group Residence Permits do not modify the
existing Party Registration Program. The program continues to operate under SLOPD administration and
existing parameters. The Overlay framework references the program as the operational mechanism for
the structured warning protocol that already serves the same purpose the Overlay would otherwise
need to establish.
E. Annual Neighborhood Relations
4.E.1 Each permittee shall conduct, at least once per academic year, a documented outreach activity to
surrounding residents. Acceptable activities include:
• Neighborhood meet-and-greet event
• Written introduction to nearby residents within 200 feet
• Participation in a neighborhood association meeting
• Coordination with Cal Poly Off-Campus Engagement
V. Off-Site Event Pathways
This Part addresses the satellite house problem.
A. Sanctioned Off-Site Pathways
5.A.1 Permitted Student Group Residences may host events at locations other than the main residence
through:
• Cal Poly campus venues with university authorization
• Sister chapter venues — events at another permitted Student Group Residence within the
Overlay, with host chapter permission and City notification at least 7 days in advance
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• Commercial event venues with appropriate licensing
• Public parks or facilities under City reservation procedures
B. Unpermitted Off-Site Operations
5.B.1 Events of a permitted Student Group Residence may not be hosted at residences occupied by
chapter members but not permitted as Student Group Residences. Such events constitute operation of
an unpermitted student group residence at the off-site location and remain enforceable.
5.B.2 Member residential occupancy at any location — regardless of zoning — does not, by itself,
constitute operation of a student group residence (per Provision 2.B).
VI. Administrative Protections
These provisions establish administrative protections that don't dictate PD enforcement methodology.
A. Identity-Based Evidence Exclusion
6.A.1 — Prohibited bases for enforcement action. Enforcement actions shall not be predicated solely
on:
• Display of Greek letters, symbols, flags, or composites
• Apparel worn by residents or guests
• Social media posts referencing the residence
• Recruitment materials
• Membership in a Cal Poly-affiliated organization
6.A.2 — Behavioral basis required. Enforcement must be predicated on verified, in-person observation
of conduct constituting a Municipal Code violation. Identity indicators may corroborate but cannot
substitute for behavioral evidence.
6.A.3 — Rationale. The May 26, 2026 Study Session Staff Report acknowledged that the City cannot
“discriminate against a class of residents (e.g., students) in a manner inconsistent with fair housing
requirements.” This provision implements that legal constraint at the substantive level.
B. Complainant Pattern Tracking
6.B.1 — Routine data collection. Code Enforcement maintains a log of complaints, complainant
information, complained-about properties, and verification outcomes (existing case management
practice).
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6.B.2 — Pattern analysis. For complainants with five or more complaints in a rolling 12-month period,
periodic analysis identifies:
• Median distance between complainant address of record and complained-about properties
• Verification rate of the complainant's complaints
• Geographic distribution
6.B.3 — Calibrated evidentiary weight. When pattern analysis identifies a complainant meeting all three
of:
• 5+ complaints in 12 months
• Median distance >500 feet
• Verification rate <25%
future complaints from that complainant do not, on their own, support a determination of “repeat
violation” status at the complained-about property for purposes of escalated penalties. Complaints
continue to be dispatched and responded to.
6.B.4 — Right to complain preserved. Nothing restricts who may file a complaint. The provisions govern
how the City weighs complaints in determining evidentiary support for escalated penalties.
C. Annual Public Reporting
6.C.1 The Code Enforcement Division publishes annually:
• Total complaints by neighborhood and category
• Verification rate by category
• Distance distribution of complaints
• Top-complainant concentration metrics (non-identifying)
• Number of pattern-tracking calibrations
6.C.2 All data is non-identifying with respect to individuals.
VII. Permit Termination
A. Single Trigger
7.A.1 — Loss of Cal Poly recognition in good standing. A Student Group Residence Permit terminates
upon notice from Cal Poly that the affiliated organization is no longer in good standing or no longer
recognized by the University.
7.A.2 — Notification. Cal Poly's Fraternity and Sorority Life office notifies the City Community
Development Department upon any change in recognition status of permitted organizations.
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7.A.3 — Effect. Termination is administrative and takes effect upon City receipt of Cal Poly notification.
The permit may not be renewed until Cal Poly recognition in good standing is restored.
B. Rationale
7.B.1 — Cal Poly is the appropriate accountability body. The Cal Poly FSL office maintains its own
conduct review process and has direct visibility into chapter operations, member conduct, and
organizational compliance. The City delegating the conduct evaluation to Cal Poly creates a single, clean
accountability structure.
7.B.2 — Existing code framework already requires affiliation. SLOMC §17.86.130(B)(3) already
conditions current CUPs on “remain[ing] affiliated and in good standing with the Interfraternity Council
of Student Life and Leadership at California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo.” The Overlay
framework formalizes this as the operative trigger.
7.B.3 — Eliminates City judgment about chapter conduct. The City does not need to count citations,
weigh severity, or make discretionary determinations about whether a chapter “should still operate.” Cal
Poly handles that judgment within their own institutional framework.
7.B.4 — Individual citations remain available. Tying permit termination to Cal Poly status does not
eliminate the City's ability to issue individual code violation citations. Noise violations, occupancy
violations, and other code violations continue to be enforced through existing citation processes. The
change is only at the permit-level review.
C. Building Code Safety Authority Preserved
7.C.1 Nothing in this Chapter limits the Chief Building Official's authority under SLOMC §15.04.010 to
declare structures unsafe or unfit for occupancy in cases of imminent safety hazard. The Building Code
authority operates independently of this Chapter.
VIII. Enforcement Outside the Overlay
A. R-1/R-2 Illegal Operations Priority
8.A.1 Operations holding regularly scheduled meetings, gatherings, or events characteristic of fraternity
or sorority activity at residences in R-1 and R-2 zones outside the Overlay are violations of the underlying
zoning regardless of organizational affiliation.
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8.A.2 Code Enforcement prioritizes enforcement against such operations consistent with Grand Jury
Recommendation R3 — addressing what the Grand Jury identified as the principal unresolved problem.
B. Cal Poly Coordination
8.B.1 The City Manager maintains an information-sharing Memorandum of Understanding with Cal Poly
under which the University identifies organizations operating in violation of recognition requirements.
8.B.2 The City maintains a partnership channel with Cal Poly IFC for flagging non-recognized operations
presenting as fraternities.
C. Campus Venue Acceleration
8.C.1 Within 90 days of the effective date, the City Manager and Cal Poly report jointly to the City Council
on the status of campus venue availability for chapter events under Provision 5.A.1.
IX. Transition Provisions
A. Conversion of Existing CUPs
9.A.1 Existing fraternity and sorority CUPs within the Overlay convert to Student Group Residence
Permits under this Chapter upon the next renewal cycle following the effective date.
9.A.2 Existing CUP conditions are superseded by the operating standards in Part IV.
9.A.3 Existing CUP holders may apply for early conversion at any time after the effective date.
B. Re-Application Pathway for Revoked CUPs
9.B.1 The 12-month eligibility window for re-application under Provision 3.E begins on the effective date
of this Chapter.
9.B.2 AEPI Sigma Omega Chapter falls within this window.
C. Coordination with Existing Programs
9.C.1 The existing SLO PD Voluntary Party Registration Program continues to operate under SLOPD
administration without modification. The Overlay framework references and integrates the existing
program (Provision 4.D).
9.C.2 The existing Cal Poly MOU and related institutional arrangements continue.
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X. Implementation
A. Council Direction at the May 26 Study Session
Suggested direction language:
Council directs that the alternative regulatory framework analysis under
Recommendation 3 be developed on the model of the Campus Neighborhood Overlay
framework, including the structural protections, administrative permit conversion,
geographic scope encompassing all residential zones within the Overlay boundary,
integration with the existing SLO PD Voluntary Party Registration Program, single
re-review trigger tied to Cal Poly recognition, and the weekend nighttime extension
modeled on Santa Barbara County Code §40-2 within the Overlay only. Council further
directs that the analysis be pulled forward into the immediate 2025–27 work program
rather than the 2027–29 Financial Plan, and shall include formal participation by IFC,
Panhellenic, Cal Poly, and resident stakeholders throughout.
B. Timeline
Phase Action
May 26 study session Council direction adopted
Months 1–2 Stakeholder consultation begins
Months 2–6 Code drafting with stakeholder input
Months 6–9 Planning Commission hearing and recommendation
Months 9–12 Council two readings and adoption
Month 12+ Effective date (30 days after adoption)
Months 13–24 Transition: existing CUP conversions; re-applications
Summary
What the Framework Accomplishes
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Concern Addressed By
Mayor's “cuts both ways” concern Structural protections (Part I.C) — four mechanisms requiring
code amendment to undo
Satellite house question Residential vs. event hosting distinction (Part II.B); off-site
event pathways (Part V)
SLOPD methodology preserved Removal of provisions dictating verification methodology;
integration of existing PD program (Part IV.D)
Chapter financial sustainability Administrative permit fee tier (Part III.D); re-application
pathway (Part III.E)
Single clear accountability Permit termination tied to Cal Poly good standing only (Part
VII)
Inclusion of R-1/R-2 in framework Geographic scope (Part I.B); residential occupancy
clarification (Part II.B)
Weekend social activity reality Time-based reform within Overlay only (Part IV.B)
Identity-based enforcement Fair housing-grounded exclusion (Part VI.A)
Drive-by complainant pattern Pattern tracking on verifiable data (Part VI.B); transparency
reporting (Part VI.C)
Grand Jury Recommendations R3 (Part VIII.A); R4 (entire framework); R5 (related fee
structure); R6 (uniform conditions)
Staff Recommendation 3 Framework provides substantive content of “alternative
regulatory framework”
AEPI specifically Re-application pathway under Parts III.E and IX.B
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Appendix A: Sources and References
Primary Code Sources
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code
Available online at codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sanluisobispo
Section Subject
§1.24 Administrative citations
§9.12 Noise control
§9.12.050(B) Plainly audible at 50 feet standard
§9.12.060 (Table 1) Maximum permissible sound levels at receiving land use
§9.12.110 Noise enforcement
§15.04.010 Building official authority
§17.06.020.C Overlay zone authority
§17.10.020 (Table 2-1) Uses Allowed by Zone
§17.86.130 Fraternities and sororities
§17.86.130(B)(3) Cal Poly affiliation requirement (current CUPs)
§17.102.020(C)(7) CUP revocation procedure
§17.110.060, §17.110.070 CUP criteria and findings
§17.126 Appeals
§17.156.014 “Fraternity” definition
Chico Municipal Code (Reference Model)
Available online at codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chico
Section Subject
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§9.38.030 Residential property noise limits
§9.38.052 General noise regulations
Chapter 19.21 Fraternity and Sorority House Permits (entire chapter)
§19.21.040 Operating standards
§19.52.090 Fraternity and sorority (-FS) overlay zone
Santa Barbara County Code (Time-Based Reform Reference)
Section Subject
§6-70 Outdoor festival ordinance
§36-6 Social host / nuisance party ordinance
§40-2 Nighttime noise restrictions (Isla Vista)
Discussion and analysis: Santa Barbara Independent, “Regulations Behind I.V. Party Life” (Oct. 25, 2015)
Berkeley Municipal Code (Comparative Reference)
Available online at berkeley.municipal.codes/BMC
§13.40.050 — Exterior noise standards (graduated cumulative-duration framework):
berkeley.municipal.codes/BMC/13.40.050
§13.40.070 — Prohibited acts
§23.414.040 — Nuisances Prohibited (11 PM excessive noise threshold):
berkeley.municipal.codes/BMC/23.414.040
City of Berkeley noise standards summary:
berkeleyca.gov/city-services/livable-neighborhoods/noise-standards
Davis Municipal Code (Comparative Reference)
Available online at ecode360.com/DA4639402
Section Subject
Chapter 24 Noise Regulations
§24.02.020 Residential property limits with Table No. 1
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§24.05.010 General Noise Prohibition
Article 40.13 Residential-Restricted zoning district
Davis noise ordinance review: Davis Enterprise, “Proposed changes to city's noise ordinance tabled for
now ” (2023)
California State Law
Authority Subject
Civil Code §1927 Covenant of quiet enjoyment
Penal Code §148.5 False report of a crime
Penal Code §415 Disturbing the peace
Penal Code §933.05 Grand Jury response procedure (90-day deadline)
Government Code §36900 (AB 2598,
SB 60)
Administrative fine ceilings
Education Code §§66310–66312 (AB
524)
University reporting obligations
California noise law summary: Stimmel, Stimmel & Roeser, “The Law of Noise Protection in California”
SLO-Specific Documents
Document Date Reference
Council Agenda Report, Item 5a — Study
Session: Code Enforcement Priorities
May 26, 2026 Primary source for
Recommendation 3 and Staff
comparative analysis
Council Agenda Report APPL-0174-2026 —
AEPI / 280 California CUP Revocation Appeal
May 19, 2026 AEPI revocation record
SLO County Grand Jury Report, “Round &
Round with Town & Gown”
June 23,
2025
Findings F1–F6,
Recommendations R1–R7,
Appendix A (16 active CUPs
1971–2024)
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SLO Comprehensive Fee Schedule FY 2024–25 Current CUP, modification, event,
and appeal fees
SLO General Plan Land Use Element 2.6.5;
Housing Element 8.6
Various Locate student housing in
proximity to Cal Poly campus
SLO PD Voluntary Party Registration Program
Program page (current):
slocity.org/government/department-directory/police-department/party-registration
Community Safety News announcement: slocity.org /Home/Components/News/News/11355/2366
Program contact: Christine Wallace, SLOPD Public Affairs Manager / Neighborhood Outreach Manager —
cwallace@slocity.org
Press coverage of permanent adoption (Oct. 16, 2018):
• KSBY: “San Luis Obispo approves citywide party registration program”
• Mustang News: “SLO's party registration program is here to stay” (contains Christine Wallace
quote)
• Mustang News: “House parties continue in SLO despite the costs” (operational details)
• Cuestonian: “SLO's new party registration” (pilot program origin)
• Nextdoor SLO PD: Council Approves Citywide Party Registration Program (20-minute window
detail)
Comparative College-Town Programs
Fort Collins / Boulder Party Registration Model — Operating since 2009 in Fort Collins; 97.5%
citation-free rate across 4,000+ registered parties. Boulder pilot launched 2010 based on James Madison
University's eight-year-old program.
Penn State / State College Nuisance Property Points — Property-based accountability system; 10 points
in 12 months = rental permit suspension at lease end.
Isla Vista Soltopia — Sanctioned alternative event substituting for unsanctioned Deltopia; reference: UC
Santa Barbara News (April 1, 2026)
Santa Barbara County Sheriff enforcement summary:
sbsheriff.org/sheriffs-office-outlines-enforcement-plan-and-new-ordinance-changes-ahead-of-deltopia-w
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Chapter Testimony and Operational Record
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• Joshua Pinsky testimony to Planning Commission (March 11, 2026) — AEPI Sigma Omega
Chapter
• Joshua Pinsky testimony to City Council (May 19, 2026) — APPL-0174-2026 appeal
• Neal Parthasarathy letter to Mayor Stewart and Council — Cal Poly IFC President
• IFC Code Enforcement Problem Outline (May 2026)
• AEPI event registration record with Cal Poly FSL (November 2024 – April 2026)
• Lee Arms Apartments written statement on AEPI / 280 California
Document prepared for submission in connection with the May 26, 2026 San Luis Obispo City Council
Study Session on Code Enforcement Priorities (Item 5a).
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