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Chapter 9 — 827M - VARIANCES

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

9-827.5M - FINDINGS.

Prior to approving an application for a variance, the Review Authority shall find that all of the following are true:

(a)

Special Circumstances. Because of the special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict application of the regulation deprives the property of privileges enjoyed by other property in the vicinity and under identical zoning classification;

(b)

No Special Privileges. The granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zone in which the property is situated;

(c)

Use Authorized. The variance will not authorize a use or activity which is not otherwise expressly authorized by the regulation governing the parcel of property; and

(d)

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

(Ord. 3813 (part), 1994)

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▸ Contents — San Joaquin County Zoning Code
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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