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Chapter 9 — 803M - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS

San Joaquin County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · San Joaquin County

9-803.3.1M - REQUIRED STUDIES.

Prior to taking action on an application for a General Plan Amendment, the impact of the proposed General Plan Amendment on the jobs/housing program and on housing affordability shall be determined. In addition, the consistency with the policies of the Public Financing Plan shall be analyzed and the potential impact of the General Plan Amendment on the financial and fiscal resources of the community and the County shall be determined.

(a)

If the Director decides that private consulting services are required, the Director shall select a consultant.

(b)

The applicant shall be responsible for the cost of any consultant services plus an administrative fee as set by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.

(Ord. 3813 (part), 1994)

9-803.4M - APPROVAL.

Prior to approving an application for a General Plan Amendment, the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors shall determine that all the following are true:

(a)

The internal consistency of the General Plan is maintained in the adoption of the General Plan Amendment;

(b)

The General Plan Amendment shall not adversely affect the jobs/housing program and housing affordability;

(c)

The General Plan Amendment shall not adversely affect the Public Financing Plan; and

(d)

All applicable provisions of the Mountain House Development Agreement have been met.

(Ord. 3813 (part), 1994)

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San Joaquin County Zoning Code
  1. § 9-100
  2. § 9-101
  3. § 9-102
  4. § 9-103
  5. § 9-200
  6. § 9-201
  7. § 9-202
  8. § 9-203
  9. § 9-204
  10. § 9-300
  11. § 9-301
  12. § 9-302
  13. § 9-303
  14. § 9-400
  15. § 9-401
  16. § 9-402
  17. § 9-403
  18. § 9-404
  19. Chapter 9-405 — Nonconformity Provisions
  20. Chapter 9-505 — Final Maps
  21. Chapter 9-509 — Parcel Mergers
  22. Chapter 9-608 — Roadways
  23. Chapter 9-806 — Waivers
  24. Chapter 9-808 — Other Plan or Map Amendments
  25. Chapter 9-810 — Evacuation Plans
  26. Chapter 9-814 — Development Agreements
  27. Chapter 9 — 115M - USE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
  28. Chapter 9 — 205M - REVIEW AUTHORITIES
  29. Chapter 9 — 310M - RESIDENTIAL ZONE LOT AND STRUCTURE REGULATI…
  30. Chapter 9 — 605M - AGRICULTURAL ZONE USE REGULATIONS
  31. Chapter 9 — 700M - INTENT AND ORGANIZATION OF OTHER ZONES
  32. Chapter 9 — 803M - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
  33. Chapter 9 — 804M - MASTER PLANS
  34. Chapter 9 — 806M - SPECIFIC PLANS
  35. Chapter 9 — 812M - ZONE RECLASSIFICATIONS
  36. Chapter 9 — 818M - SITE APPROVALS
  37. Chapter 9 — 827M - VARIANCES
  38. Chapter 9 — 830M - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU)
  39. Chapter 9 — 836M - DWELLING CLUSTERS
  40. Chapter 9 — 854M - QUARRY EXCAVATION PERMITS
  41. Chapter 9 — 857M - MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS
  42. Chapter 9 — 860M - MINOR SUBDIVISIONS
  43. Chapter 9 — 1015M - PARKING AND LOADING
  44. Chapter 9 — 1020M - LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS
  45. Chapter 9 — 1022M - FENCING AND SCREENING
  46. Chapter 9 — 1025M - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  47. Chapter 9 — 1053M - HISTORIC RESOURCE PRESERVATION
  48. Chapter 9 — 1100M - INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS INTENT AND ORGANI…
  49. Chapter 9 — 1120M - WATER SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 9 — 1240M - LAND RESERVATION FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES
  51. Chapter 9 — 1245M - PUBLIC LAND EQUITY PROGRAM
  52. Chapter 9 — 1270M - AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPACT FEE

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