Chapter 9 — 818M - SITE APPROVALS
San Joaquin County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · San Joaquin County
9-818.6M - FINDINGS.
Prior to approving an application for a Site Approval, the Review Authority shall find that all of the following are true:
(a)
Consistency. The proposed use is consistent with the goals, policies, standards and maps of the General Plan, the Master Plan, any applicable Specific Plan, any applicable Special Purpose Plan, the Public Financing Plan and any other applicable plan adopted by the County;
(b)
Improvements. Adequate utilities, roadway improvements, sanitation, water supply, drainage and other necessary facilities have been provided, and the proposed improvements are properly related to existing and proposed roadways;
(c)
Site Suitability. The site is physically suitable for the type of development and for the intensity of development;
(d)
Issuance Not Detrimental. Issuance of the permit will not be significantly detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or be injurious to the property or improvements of adjacent properties;
(e)
Compatibility. The use is compatible with adjoining land uses; and
(f)
Development Agreement. All applicable provisions of the Mountain House Development Agreement have been met.
(Ord. 3813 (part), 1994)
CHAPTER 9-821M - USE PERMITS
9-821.7M - FINDINGS.
Prior to approving an application for a Use Permit, the Review Authority shall find that all of the following are true:
(a)
Consistency. The proposed use is consistent with the goals, policies, standards and maps of the General Plan, the Master Plan, any applicable Specific Plan, any applicable Special Purpose Plan, the Public Financing Plan and any other applicable plan adopted by the County;
(b)
Improvements. Adequate utilities, roadway improvements, sanitation, water supply, drainage and other necessary facilities have been provided, and the proposed improvements are properly related to existing and proposed roadways;
(c)
Site Suitability. The site is physically suitable for the type of development and for the intensity of development;
(d)
Issuance Not Detrimental. Issuance of the permit will not be significantly detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or be injurious to the property or improvements of adjacent properties;
(e)
Compatibility. The use is compatible with adjoining land uses; and
(f)
Development Agreement. All applicable provisions of the Mountain House Development Agreement have been met.
(Ord. 3813 (part), 1994)
CHAPTER 9-824M - DEVIATIONS
9-824.5M - FINDINGS.
Prior to approving an application for a deviation, the Review Authority shall find that all of the following are true:
(a)
Not Detrimental. The granting of the deviation will not be materially detrimental to other properties or land uses in the area;
(b)
Exceptional Circumstances. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the property or to the intended uses that do not apply to other properties in the same zoning district in the vicinity;
(c)
Denial of Privileges. The strict application of the regulation deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity;
(d)
Consistency. The proposed use is consistent with the goals, policies, standards and maps of the General Plan, the Master Plan, any applicable Specific Plan, any applicable Special Purpose Plan, the Public Financing Plan and any other applicable plan adopted by the County; and
(e)
Development Agreement. All applicable provisions of the Mountain House Development Agreement have been met.
(Ord. 3813 (part), 1994)
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- Chapter 9-405 — Nonconformity Provisions
- Chapter 9-505 — Final Maps
- Chapter 9-509 — Parcel Mergers
- Chapter 9-608 — Roadways
- Chapter 9-806 — Waivers
- Chapter 9-808 — Other Plan or Map Amendments
- Chapter 9-810 — Evacuation Plans
- Chapter 9-814 — Development Agreements
- Chapter 9 — 115M - USE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
- Chapter 9 — 205M - REVIEW AUTHORITIES
- Chapter 9 — 310M - RESIDENTIAL ZONE LOT AND STRUCTURE REGULATI…
- Chapter 9 — 605M - AGRICULTURAL ZONE USE REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9 — 700M - INTENT AND ORGANIZATION OF OTHER ZONES
- Chapter 9 — 803M - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 9 — 804M - MASTER PLANS
- Chapter 9 — 806M - SPECIFIC PLANS
- Chapter 9 — 812M - ZONE RECLASSIFICATIONS
- Chapter 9 — 818M - SITE APPROVALS
- Chapter 9 — 827M - VARIANCES
- Chapter 9 — 830M - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADU)
- Chapter 9 — 836M - DWELLING CLUSTERS
- Chapter 9 — 854M - QUARRY EXCAVATION PERMITS
- Chapter 9 — 857M - MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS
- Chapter 9 — 860M - MINOR SUBDIVISIONS
- Chapter 9 — 1015M - PARKING AND LOADING
- Chapter 9 — 1020M - LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS
- Chapter 9 — 1022M - FENCING AND SCREENING
- Chapter 9 — 1025M - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Chapter 9 — 1053M - HISTORIC RESOURCE PRESERVATION
- Chapter 9 — 1100M - INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS INTENT AND ORGANI…
- Chapter 9 — 1120M - WATER SYSTEMS
- Chapter 9 — 1240M - LAND RESERVATION FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES
- Chapter 9 — 1245M - PUBLIC LAND EQUITY PROGRAM
- Chapter 9 — 1270M - AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPACT FEE