SLO County supervisors again approve controversial housing development
November 5, 2025
Proposed Dana Reserve project
By KAREN VELIE
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve changes to a large housing development in Nipomo, known as the Dana Reserve. In a repeat of a previous approval, the board voted 3-2 with supervisors Bruce Gibson and Jimmy Paulding dissenting.
In April 2024, the SLO County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to approve the then more than 1,400-unit housing development located on the west side of Nipomo directly adjacent to Highway 101. The controversial development also includes commercial, recreation and public services such as a dog park.
The Nipomo Action Committee and the California Native Plant Society filed a suit on May 28, 2024 against San Luis Obispo County in an attempt to stop the development.
A year later, the developer for and opponents of the Dana Reserve reached a settlement agreement that whittles down the number of housing units while providing a “significant” financial payment. As part of the settlement agreement, the number of housing units will be reduced by 229, or approximately 16%.
In addition, the parties agreed to design modifications to protect sensitive plant species and 195 coast live oak trees. Also, NKT Development will pay a “significant” amount of money to be earmarked for public benefits specific to Nipomo. The Nipomo Action Committee which will oversee the funding.
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