Environmental Health Department

Land Use

The purpose of this program is to prevent health hazards and mitigate environmental degradation from land development projects. In San Joaquin County the EHD staff serve as advisors to the County Planning Commission. The EHD staff investigates and evaluates county land use applications involving subdivision and parcel maps, site plans, variances, use permits, environmental impact reports, business licenses. Projects are evaluated for compliance with laws regarding domestic water supply, sewage and solid waste disposal, and vector control. The EHD staff attends pre-application conferences, development committee and Planning Commission meetings.

Authority
California Health and Safety Code Sections 117415-117420; Ordinance Code of San Joaquin County Section 9-1110.
   
Funding
Construction, Destruction and Repair Permit Fees, Annual Operating Permit Fees for Package Wastewater Treatment Plants, Hourly Rate and Service Fees.
   
Clients/Customers
Home Owners, Business Owners/Operators, Real Estate Developers, Liquid Waste Haulers, Septic Contractors, POTWs, General Public.
  
Workload
Approximately 828 Septic Permits, 28 Treatment Plants, 58 Pumper Trucks and Yards, 587 Chemical Toilets.
   
Information Contact
Contact      Title      Phone 
Naseem Ahmed     Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist     (209) 616-3018
Aaron Gooderham     Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist     (209) 616-3062
Aldara Salinas     Environmental Health Specialist     (209) 616-3019
Frank Girardi     Lead Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist     (209) 953-6213
Scott Sangalang     Lead Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist     (209) 468-3452
Jeff Wong     Lead Senior Registered Environmental Health Specialist     (209) 468-0335
Steven Shih     Program Coordinator, REHS     (209) 468-9850