Best Land Planning Authority Fresno Near Me

4worldlovers:
Planning plays a vital role in the City of Fresno. While long range planners maintain the vision for growth and development for the city, current planners are responsible for implementing that vision along with assisting residents and developers to move forward with their individual development goals. Whether it is adding a mother-in-law unit to a single family home, or building a new restaurant, current planners help move citizens through the development process as seamlessly as possible.

The Current Planning Division implements the City’s General Plan by utilizing a variety of tools, including the City’s Development Code (or zoning ordinance), which can be found in Chapter 15 of the City’s Municipal Code. The Development Code, Specific Plans, Overlay Districts, and special use permits, such as Conditional Uses and Variances, all regulate the use of land in the City.

4worldlovers: The Building and Safety Team is responsible for the administration of various codes covering the standards for construction, alterations, additions, and relocation of structures, including the appropriate building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical regulations to ensure the public's safety. Associated activities include the review of non-residential and residential building plans for compliance with applicable codes including energy conservation and handicap accessibility, issuance of building and related permits, investigation of building and zoning code violations, accepting fees for applications, providing information for land use and zoning inquiries, and the maintenance of records.

Inspections must be called in by 2:30 PM the day prior to the requested inspection day.

Notice of Public Hearing / Title 15 Proposed Document(PDF, 768KB) / Summary of Changes(PDF, 32KB)

Disclosures for Owner-Builders Applying for Construction Permits / Owner Builder Declaration(PDF, 403KB)

Water Heater Install or Replace CF1R Fillable Form(PDF, 242KB)

Declaration of Installation for Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Alarms(PDF, 45KB)

Mobile Homes in Earthquakes - How to Protect Your Home and Family(PDF, 1MB)

Required Documents for Permits that Do Not Require Plans(PDF, 51KB)

Residential Wood-Burning Devices Must Comply with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District(PDF, 207KB)

The Development Services and Planning offices are Closed every Friday 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Development Services and Planning offices are located in Annex "A" and "B" just above and below street level of the Fresno County Plaza, 2220 Tulare Street (South/West corner of Tulare and "M" streets) in Fresno, CA

CDTFA - California Department of Tax and Fee Administration - information on state programs and registration for permits, licenses, and how to file and report correctly.