Fresno Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Fresno held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 10 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 9 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was down 9% compared to September (268 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6561 / PD Permit P26-00807, East Nees Avenue

Approved.

Approved a 17-lot gated private-street subdivision on about 4.9 acres zoned RS3, a density of 3.43 du/ac. The site is on the north side of East Nees Avenue between North Chestnut and North Willow Avenues. The PD permit modifies RS3 lot size, lot width, lot coverage, and setback standards. The plan includes a private park of about 6,800 square feet. The related environmental assessment was adopted. The District 6 project review committee recommended approval. The applicant was Gary McDonald. Vote.

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Vesting Tentative Tract Map 6419, plan amendment, rezone and PD at Portofino Dr & Copper Ave

Approved.

53 lots on 8.47 acres (6.26 du/ac) at the NE corner of North Portofino Drive and East Copper Avenue in Copper River Ranch. Plan amendment from commercial community and medium-low density residential to medium density residential. Rezone from CC and RS-4 to RS-5. The planned development modifies RS-5 setbacks, lot coverage and lot size and allows private gated streets. Most lots will have a primary home plus an ADU. Developer is Gary McDonald. Approved on a roll call with all ayes.

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Red Carpet Car Wash plan amendment/rezone CC to CG and CUP on East Copper Ave

Approved.

0.84 acres on the north side of East Copper Avenue between North Maple and North Cedar Avenues. The Commission recommended to City Council: adoption of the mitigated negative declaration, a general plan amendment and rezone from CC to CG, and CUP P22-03569 for an automated car wash. The site was previously approved for a gas station and convenience store. Represented by Dirk Poeschel for Red Carpet Car Wash. Approved on a roll call with all ayes.

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Tentative Tract Map 6534, KB Home subdivision on Clovis Ave

Approved.

87 lots on 14.84 acres (5.86 du/ac) under RS-4 standards on the east side of Clovis Avenue between the railroad and East Church Avenue, in Council District 5. Includes a Class 1 trail along Clovis Avenue. KB Home is the developer, represented by Drew Phelps. The Sunnyside Property Owners Association and nearby residents opposed it over traffic and notice. An errata replaced condition 44 (Flood Control District fees). Approved on a roll call with all ayes.

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Plan amendment and rezone application P23-03006

Deferred.

The 4 p.m. hearing on plan amendment application P23-03006, rezone application P23-03006 and the related environmental assessment was tabled with no return date by Councilmembers Arias and Karbassi.

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SHIELD Act resolution initiating sex offender housing ordinance (4A)

Approved.

The council approved a resolution directing staff and the city attorney to bring back an ordinance within about 60 days. The ordinance would require licensing of commercial housing providers for registered sex offenders, limit licenses near sensitive uses such as schools and daycares, set maximum occupancy, and impose penalties. Richardson cited state preemption (Health & Safety Code 1566.3). ACSOL threatened a lawsuit. The vote was.

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Text Amendment P26-02730: housing types in Office district

Approved.

Approved amending FMC Section 15-1302 to permit detached single-unit dwellings, attached single-unit dwellings, and duplexes in the Office zone district. This implements Housing Element Program 2 and builds on Ordinance 2025-23. Existing limits carry over: vacant or underutilized sites only, no residential within 500 feet of a school, and a 45-foot height limit (35 feet for single-unit homes). The item used a CEQA exemption under SB 131. A public speaker opposed eligible sites in an airport zone near Chandler Field and at the Darling rendering plant. Motion by Giles, seconded by Shergill; vote.

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Lennar 187-lot subdivision, VTTM 6294 / PD P2503555 at Barstow & Grantland

Approved.

187 single-unit lots on 27.34 net acres (6.84 du/ac) at the SE corner of West Barstow and North Grantland Avenues, zoned RS-5. The PD reduces lot sizes (minimum 3,775 sq ft) and setbacks and increases lot coverage. Includes a Class 1 trail and a roughly 17,000 sq ft park outlot. Developer is Lennar Homes. Commissioner Diaz recused. Approved on a roll call with all ayes.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 10 recorded zoning decisions. See all Fresno meetings →

Zoning Changes

• RS-4 → RS-5, 8.47 acres at NE corner of North Portofino Drive and East Copper Avenue
• CC → CG, 0.84 acres at North side of East Copper Avenue between North Maple and North Cedar Avenues

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 51 instances
• land use: 21 instances
• density: 21 instances
• subdivision: 20 instances
• commercial: 19 instances

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