Documents
General Plan documents and maps will be posted as PDF files for public access as they become available. All documents are viewable on the web or can be downloaded by clicking on the document title below. To view documents in full screen click, "open publication." Please note that in order to view downloaded documents, a pdf reader such as Adobe Acrobat or Foxit Reader is required.
Newsletter #3: Alternatives
Newsletter #3 is now available! Newseltter #3 summarizes the Alternatives Report, which describes four different ways the County could grow in the future. It is now time for you to help decide how and where the County will grow. Following the description of the different growth options, Newsletter #3 includes a Community Preference Survey that you can use to let us know how you think San Joaquin County should grow and develop or be preserved.
Alternatives Report
On March 3, 2011, the County published the General Plan Update Alternatives Report and the Alternatives Report Technical Appendices. The Alternatives Report describes four growth alternatives that present different future development patterns to accomodate growth in the County through 2030. The purpose of the alternatives is to stimulate a discussion concerning future growth options and to help residents, the Planning Commission, and the Board of Supervisors determine a philosophy and course of action to guide future development within the County.
Alternatives Report Technical Appendices
During March, April, and May 2011 the County will be holding Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission study sessions, Focus Group meetings, and Community workshops. The purpose of these meetings is to gather input on a preferred growth alternative to guide the development of the General Plan and future land use decisions. Check out the upcoming meetings and workshops on the Alternatives here.
Adopted Housing Element
The adopted Housing Element is now available.
Draft Vision & Guiding Principles
The Draft Vision & Guiding Principles are now available. The Draft includes input received from the public, the Planning Commission, and the Board of Supervisors. If you have comments on the draft, please provide your comments to Raymond Hoo, Senior Planner at 209.468.3164.
Final Issues & Opportunities Report
The Final Issues & Opportunities Report is now available. The Issues and Opportunities Report summarizes the key issues and opportunities that have major policy implications for San Joaqin County. The purpose of the Report is to focus community attention on key physical, environmental, economic, cultural, social, and planning-related issues and opportunities. Accompanying the Report is a Community Profiles summary that provides a profile of defined rural communities, urban communities, and city community areas (i.e., unincorporated "fringe" areas adjacent to city limits).
Final Issues & Opportunities Report (Community Profiles)
Newsletter #2: Issues and Opportunities
Public Review Draft Background Report
The Public Review Draft Background Report is now available for review. Each chapter is available by clicking on the links in the table below. The Background Report is a compendium of information (i.e., a "snapshot") on existing conditions in the County. It provides a detailed description of a wide range of topics within the County, such as demographic and economic conditions, land use, public facilities, and environmental resources. The report provides decision-makers, community members, and local agencies with context for making policy decisions. Unlike the Policy Document, the Background Report is intended to be objective and policy-neutral. It is not intended to provide policy direction or recommendations.
The Background Report will replace Vollume III of the 2010 General Plan and be used as the existing setting section of the General Plan environmental impact report (EIR). This Report will be updated and finalized later in the process, when the EIR is drafted and the General Plan is prepared. If you have comments and feedback on the Public Review Draft Background Report, please contact Raymond Hoo, Senior Planner at 209.468.3164.
| Chapter | Title |
|---|---|
| Cover/TOC | Cover/Table of Contents |
| Chpt 1 | Introduction |
| Chpt 2 | Community Profiles |
| Chpt 3 | Demographics and Economic Development |
| Chpt 4 | Land Use and Development |
| Chpt 5 | Climate Change |
| Chpt 6 | Agriculture |
| Chpt 7 | Housing |
| Chpt 8 | Transportation and Circulation |
| Chpt 9 | Public Services and Utilities |
| Chpt 10 | Natural Resources |
| Chpt 11 | The Delta |
| Chpt 12 | Scenic Resources |
| Chpt 13 | Recreation and Cultural Resources |
| Chpt 14 | Safety |
| Chpt 15 | Noise |
| Glossary | Glossary |
| Bibliography | Bibliography |
| Appendix 4A | Holding Capacity Methodology |
| Appendix 5A | Climate Change |
| Appendix 5B | Greenhouse Gas Inventory |
| Appendix 11A | The Delta (not available at this time) |
| Appendix 14A | Air Quality |
| Appendix 15A | Noise |
Public Review Draft Housing Element
Newsletter #1
1992 San Joaquin County General Plan
Volume I: Countywide General Plan Policies
Volume II: Community Policies
Volume III: Background Reports Part 1