Learn About WRF Project Surcharges & Prop 218 Process

The City of Morro Bay’s existing wastewater treatment plant has reached the end of its useful life and needs to be rebuilt due to age and condition as well as capacity and regulatory deficiencies.

Questions About Political Signs on Public and Private Property

Based upon requests for information submitted to the City by community members, City officials are reminding the Morro Bay public that political signs are allowed to be placed on private property.

Election Season Has Begun!

On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, the voters in Morro Bay will elect a Mayor for a 2-year term and 2 Council Members for 4-year terms. The nomination period for these offices is currently open, and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 10. If nomination paper...

Council Approves Release of 218 Notices for the WRF Project

At its July 10 meeting, the Morro Bay City Council voted unanimously to initiate the Proposition 218 process for proposed new water and sewer rates to fund the water reclamation facility project (WRF).

City Staff Available to Answer WRF Rate Questions

Do you have questions about the proposed water and sewer surcharge rate increase?

Utility Discount Program Open Enrollment Now Through 7/31/18

The City offers a utility discount program that could help you save 10% on your water and sewer bill if you qualify.  Enrollment for new and renewing utility billing customers is now open through 7/31/18. Check out the information flyer to see wh...

WRF Final Environmental Impact Report is Now Available for Review

The Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is now available for review. 

Please use the link below to view the WRF Final EIR.  

• Chapters 1 through 8 and Appendices A through H are located in the WRF Draft ...

Water and Sewer Draft Rate Study Released

The City released the draft rate study for the City’s water and sewer enterprise funds.  The rate study, drafted by the rate consultant firm Bartle Wells, is a projection of the rates needed to fund the new Water Reclamation Facility (W...

Blue Ribbon Commission Issues Recommendations to City Manager on Water and Sewer Rates

The Blue Ribbon Commission, comprised of Morro Bay residents with significant finance and business experience and expertise, determined the City's proposed new water and sewer rates are reasonable.

Commercial Medical Cannabis Operation Permit Application

The City's Commercial Medical Cannabis Operation  permit application is now available. It can also be found under "Services and Links" on the City's Planning Division page found at www.morrobayca.gov/planning. 

Water Reclamation Facility Project

For information on the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) project, visit:

Draft Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance Changes

As part of Plan Morro Bay, the City’s General Plan/Local Coastal Program update project, the City is considering proposed zoning changes to its Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance.  On May 15, 2018, the Planning Commission considered p...

Plan Morro Bay

Over the next year, the City of Morro Bay will be working with you to continue the update of the City’s General Plan/Local Coastal Plan and Zoning Code Update project started in early 2016.  Input from the public, GPAC, and PC has resul...