Community Development Department

General

Zoning Compliance Review applications are utilized for various purposes, and may be required for buildings or structures to be erected, constructed, altered, repaired or moved; to establish the use of vacant land; for changes in the character of the use of land or building; or for substantial expansions in the use of land or buildings that are allowed as a matter of right by the Development Title.

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. 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. Services: If a service connection to any public facility (water, sewer, or storm drainage) is required or 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: 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