Public Financing Plan

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1. Public Benefit: The proposed Public Financing Plan will contribute to the public health, safety, and general welfare or will be of benefit to the public.
2. Plan Consistency: The proposed Public Financing Plan is consistent with other adopted plans, unless concurrent amendments to those plans are also proposed and will result in consistency.
3. Site Suitability: The site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the land use being proposed.
4. Infrastructure Improvements: Adequate transportation facilities, water supply, wastewater disposal services, and stormwater management facilities exist or will be provided in accordance with the conditions of approval to serve the proposed development; and the approval of the Public Financing Plan will not result in a reduction of transportation service for any mode of travel or public services so as to be a detriment to public health, safety, or welfare.
5. Land Use Compatibility: The proposed Public Financing Plan will not have a substantial adverse effect on surrounding land uses and will be compatible with the existing and planned land use character of the surrounding area.

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 on on-site wastewater treatment system is proposed. This study shall be submitted to the Environmental Health Department prior to the submittal of a Public Financing Plan application. A copy of the receipt from the Environmental Health Department is required at the time of submittal of a Public Financing Plan application.
5. 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.