(Stockton, CA) - San Joaquin County is releasing a draft version of the Development Title which is the County’s zoning code. This comprehensive update will ensure consistency with the policies of the General Plan and provide streamlined opportunities for development in the County. The public is invited to review the draft document and provide comments. This Development Title is an overhaul of rules that existed since the last comprehensive update was adopted in 1992. Preparation of the document involved collaboration with a variety of stakeholders, elected and appointed officials and staff’s observance of the issues highlighted over the past 30 years. This document is intended to balance the modern needs of the development community with the preservation of the agricultural community

The Community Development Department will host the following public meetings in March:

• Tuesday, March 1, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  A Zoom meeting to answer questions and accept comments on the document. Details about this meeting can be found at www.sjcdtupdate.org.
• Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
  A workshop will be held during the Planning Commission meeting where members of the public are welcome to attend in person at 44 North San Joaquin St., 6 th floor, in Stockton or remotely by Microsoft Teams.

“We are very excited to have an update and modernize the Development Title after such a long time”, said Community Development Director David Kwong. “We hope that this update will help to provide consistency with the policies of the General Plan and I encourage all residents to attend and participate in the public meetings to provide their feedback and comments.”

If you have questions or want to receive additional information on the Development Title update, please email cking@sjgov.org.

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