Planning & Development
What We Do
The Planning and Development Department is the focus of property development and revitalization activity throughout the City, including land use planning, permit issuance and building plan check and inspection services, and code enforcement. It also administers programs aimed at the development of affordable low-income and moderate income housing.
WHAT WE DO
Administration
The Administration Division has the overall responsibility for the business management functions of the department including general administration, strategic planning, and financial management. The division provides public counter cashiering services under the "one-stop shop" concept, coordinates and administers the budget, and provides management, personnel, payroll, and training services for the department.
Planning
The Planning Division performs advanced and current planning functions, including processing entitlements such as plan amendments, rezones, site plans, conditional use permits, and environmental assessments. The division also prepares and maintains the General Plan and various community specific, and redevelopment plans, processes annexations, provides public counter planning services and coordinates efforts of citizen advisory and plan implementation committees.
Building and Safety Services
The Building and Safety Services Division is responsible for permit processing, plan checking, and inspection services for public and private projects. The division provides public counter services, processes subdivision, UGM, and various entitlements associated with development, and provides planning and engineering staff support to commercial and residential projects.
Housing and Community Development
The Housing and Community Development Division serves to deliver quality affordable housing programs and to facilitate and coordinate construction of affordable and market rate housing projects.
Code Enforcement
The Code Enforcement Division is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the citizens of the City of Fresno through the enforcement of the Housing, Zoning and Public Nuisance ordinances.
Public Postings
Building neighborhoods that thrive
The Southeast Growth Area (SEGA) provides a rare opportunity to create and implement a model for smart, sustainable growth in the San Joaquin Valley—starting in Fresno. By engaging in the SEGA planning process you can help define a sustainable future for our Valley. Act now so the benefits can be experienced by today’s children, their children, and many future generations.
Be the change
More than 800 people have attended public listening sessions and forums about the SEGA with City of Fresno staff, the locally appointed SEGA Advisory Committee, and internationally recognized Calthorpe Associates. On June 10, 2008 plan alternatives for SEGA will be unveiled for discussion and evaluation by the public. It’s up to us to make an informed decision about the future direction of our city.
Southeast Growth Area (SEGA) Specific Plan Alternative Scenarios Workshop
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 • 6:00pm–9:00pm
Fresno Convention Center
New Exhibit Hall • M St & Kern St • Downtown Fresno
Free parking available in lot on the southwest corner of N St and Inyo St behind the Saroyan Theater
SEGA Brochure