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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.

The Planning Commission in recommending, and the Board of Supervisors in approving, an amendment to the Development Title or the Zoning Maps, must make all of the following findings:

1. The proposed amendment is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable Master Plan.
2. The proposed amendment is necessary for public health, safety, and general welfare or will be of benefit to the public.
3. The proposed amendment has been reviewed in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
4. For a change to the Zoning Maps, that the subject property is suitable for the uses permitted in the proposed zone in terms of access, size of parcel, relationship to similar or related uses, and other relevant considerations, and that the proposed change of zone is not detrimental to the use of adjacent properties.

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

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.