Planning commission denies variance to split 15‑acre parcel into three 5‑acre lots

Aug 7, 2026

The commission voted 4–1 to follow staff recommendations and deny a variance and minor‑subdivision application that would have reduced the AG‑40 lot minimum to allow three five‑acre parcels, with staff and Farm Bureau arguing the change conflicts with the general plan and agricultural protections.

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The San Joaquin County Planning Commission voted 4–1 to deny a variance and associated minor‑subdivision request to split an approximately 15‑acre parcel into three roughly five‑acre parcels in an AG‑40 zone.

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