Specific Plan

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1. Public Benefit: The proposed Specific Plan will contribute to the public health, safety, and general welfare or will be of benefit to the public.
2. Plan Consistency: The proposed Specific 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 Specific 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 Specific 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 as shown in the General Plan.
6. Issuance Not Detrimental: The proposed Specific Plan 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 on on-site wastewater treatment system is proposed. This study shall be submitted to the Environmental Health Department prior to the submittal of a Specific Plan application. A copy of the receipt from the Environmental Health Department is required at the time of submittal of a Specific 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.

A Specific Plan shall include introductory and background text, policies, development standards, and diagrams that specify all of the following in detail, as required by Government Code Section 65451:

1. Land Use: The distribution, location, and extent of the uses of land, including open space, within the area covered by the plan and the phasing of development, if proposed.
2. Infrastructure, Public Facilities and Services: The proposed distribution, location, and extent and intensity of major components of public and private transportation, water supply and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, stormwater collection, transmission, and discharge, stormwater quality elements, solid waste disposal, energy, telecommunications, and other essential facilities proposed to be located within the area covered by the plan and needed to support the land uses described in the plan.
3. Development and Conservation Standards: Objective development standards for density/intensity, building form and siting, internal circulation, landscaping, and parking and criteria by which development will proceed, and standards for the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources, where applicable.
4. Implementation and Financing Program: A program of implementation measures including zoning regulations, programs, public improvements projects, and financing measures necessary to carry out paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) above.
5. General Plan Consistency: A statement of the relationship of the Specific Plan to the general plan and how the Specific Plan is consistent with and implements the General Plan.