Land Use

The purpose of this program is to prevent health hazards and mitigate environmental degradation from land development projects. In San Joaquin County the EHD staff serve as advisors to the County Planning Commission. The EHD staff investigates and evaluates county land use applications involving subdivision and parcel maps, site plans, variances, use permits, environmental impact reports, business licenses. Projects are evaluated for compliance with laws regarding domestic water supply, sewage and solid waste disposal, and vector control. The EHD staff attends pre-application conferences, development committee and Planning Commission meetings.

Authority

California Health and Safety Code Sections 117415-117420; Ordinance Code of San Joaquin County Section 9-1110.
   

Funding

Construction, Destruction and Repair Permit Fees, Annual Operating Permit Fees for Package Wastewater Treatment Plants, Hourly Rate and Service Fees.
   

Clients/Customers

Home Owners, Business Owners/Operators, Real Estate Developers, Liquid Waste Haulers, Septic Contractors, POTWs, General Public.
  

Workload

Approximately 828 Septic Permits, 28 Treatment Plants, 58 Pumper Trucks and Yards, 587 Chemical Toilets.
   

Information Contact

Contact	Title	Phone
Aaron Gooderham	Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist	(209) 616-3062
Rena LeRoy	Registered Environmental Health Specialist	(209) 616-3021
Aldara Salinas	Environmental Health Specialist	(209) 616-3019
Sastina Thammavongsa	Registered Environmental Health Specialist	(209) 616-3068
Naseem Ahmed	Lead Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist	(209) 468-0335
Frank Girardi	Lead Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist	(209) 953-6213
Scott Sangalang	Lead Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist	(209) 468-3452
Steven Shih	Program Coordinator, REHS	(209) 468-9850