Chapter 9 — 818M - SITE APPROVALS

San Joaquin County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · 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)