Community Development Department

Antiquated Subdivision

Certificates of Compliance may be used to recognize parcels within antiquated subdivision. An antiquated subdivision is a subdivision that:

  • was approved prior to October 1961
  • is underdeveloped or only partially developed, and
  • could not be approved as a subdivision now because of more stringent or different requirements

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. Map: A map delineating the deed description(s) including, but not limited to: bearings and distances, section(s), township(s), range(s), and controlling deed references.
  3. Recorded Deed: Copy of the recorded deed(s) of the property back to the date the parcel was created and any other documents (recorded maps, contracts of sale, etc.) that may have a bearing on the compliance of the parcel with the regulations of the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Sections 66410, et seq.).
  4. Property Description: Separate from the deeds, a legible description of the parcel(s) being recognized. This description must be suitable for recording by the County Office of the Recorder.

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: MAKE A PAYMENT

Payments can be made through one of the follow options:

  • In-person at the Community Development Department Planning Counter:

1810 E. Hazelton Ave.

Stockton, CA 95205 

  • By mailing a check, cashier's check, or money order to:

SJC CDD - Planning

1810 E. Hazelton Ave.

Stockton, CA 95205

(Make payable to SJC TTC)

  • By credit card through San Joaquin County's Online 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.

Online Payment