Community Development Department

Agricultural Excavation

Agricultural Excavation applications apply to projects that involve removing excess material from agricultural property for agricultural purposes, and cannot result in the removal of over 99,999 yards of material. All projects resulting in the removal of 100,000 yards of material or more are subject to a Quarry Excavation Permit.

You must apply online through San Joaquin County’s Online Permitting System. First time users will need a valid email address to set up an account. It takes about 5 minutes to create a new account.

Step 1: INITIAL CONSULTATION

Applicants are encouraged to consult with Community Development Department staff prior to submittal of an application. 

Step 2: SUBMIT APPLICATION

The following items are required to submit an application:
  1. Indemnity Form with signatures from all property owners
  2. Reclamation Plan
  3. Reclamation Site Plan
  4. Hazardous Materials Disclosure Survey
  5. The Recorded Deed/Legal Description of the Property

Step 3: APPLICATION ACCEPTED

Planning staff will review your application for acceptance. Once accepted, you will be sent information regarding payment of the appropriate fee through the Online Permitting System and via email. The current fee schedule is linked in the column to the right. 

Step 4: FEE PAYMENT

The following forms of payment are accepted:

  1. Credit Card: Payable through the Online Permitting System or in person at the Planning Counter. A processing fee applies. 
  2. Debit Card: Payable through the Online Permitting System or in person at the Planning Counter. A processing fee applies.
  3. Check: Payable in person at the Planning Counter. Checks must be made payable to "San Joaquin County Treasurer."
  4. Cash: Payable in person at the Planning Counter.