Historical

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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. The Recorded Deed/Legal Description of the Property

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.

Any geographic area of the County, site within the County, and/or a building structure, or object may be designated as a Historic District or Landmark in compliance with the following requirements.

1. Eligibility for Designation of Historic Districts and Landmarks: A geographic area or historic structure or site within the County that is included in the County’s Historic Register may be designated if one or more of the designation criteria in Section 9- 705.050 are met, as rigorously applied and supported by findings of historical or architectural significance. Within Historic Districts, contributing buildings shall be identified separately from non-contributing buildings.
   
2. Optional District Historic Conservation Plan: Prior to filing an application for a Historic District designation, the applicant may prepare an optional Historic District Conservation Plan with the assistance of the Community Development Department. Each Conservation Plan shall contain:
   
   • Description of the District: A map and a detailed description of the proposed district, including boundaries; number of contributing buildings and noncontributing buildings, the age, setting, and character of the contributing buildings; a map or list of addresses of each contributing and noncontributing building; an informative historic context of the district and any associations under which the district appears eligible for listing, urban design elements and streetscapes; major public improvements; and proposed objectives to be achieved;
     
   • Significance of the District: A statement of the architectural or historical significance of the proposed district;
     
   • Allowable Alterations: A list of specific alterations (such as the replacement of windows, remodeling of an entryway, addition of dormers to the roof, or construction of a deck or staircase) to contributing buildings that shall be subject to review in order to protect the architectural or historical character of the proposed district; and
     
   • Development Standards and Guidelines for New Construction: A set of specific development standards and guidelines for new construction and alterations necessary to preserve the character of the proposed district. The standards and guidelines must include but are not limited to the following topics: architectural design, construction materials, height, setbacks, landscaping, lighting, parking, roof details, and entry and window design.