General Plan Map Amendment

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The Planning Commission in recommending, and the Board of Supervisors in approving, an amendment to the General Plan, must make all of the following findings:

1. The proposed amendment will contribute to the public health, safety, and general welfare or will be of benefit to the public.
   
2. The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan goals, unless the goals themselves are proposed to be amended.
   
3. The proposed amendment retains the internal consistency of the General Plan and is consistent with other adopted plans, unless a concurrent amendment to those plans is also proposed and will result in consistency.
   
4. The proposed amendment has been reviewed in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.

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

1. Indemnity Form with signatures from all property owners
2. Site Plan (Note: Site Plans for projects that result in new development must be stamped and signed by a California licensed/registered Architect or Engineer [Business and Professionals Code Section 5537])
3. The Recorded Deed/Legal Description of the Property
4. Soil Suitability Study: A soil suitability study is required if an on-site wastewater treatment system is proposed. This study shall be submitted to the Environmental Health Department prior to the submittal of a Special Purpose Plan application. A copy of the receipt from the Environmental Health Department is required at the time of submittal of a General Plan Map Amendment application.
5. Airport Land Use Commission: A copy of a receipt from the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC), if applicable. Projects requiring ALUC review include:
   • All projects located within Airport Influence Area
   • For current fees and more information, visit the ALUC site: ALUC
6. Services: If a service connection to any public facility (water, sewer, or storm drainage) is proposed, a "will-serve" letter from the appropriate entity is required at the time of filing.

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.