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Development Standards
Restaurants, Taverns & Nightclubs
In November 2009, the City Council adopted an ordinance that modified the regulations pertaining to restaurants with alcohol sales, taverns (i.e., bars, lounges, pubs, etc.) and nightclubs. This ordinance addressed recognized deficiencies in the regulatory scheme for these facilities.

Fences and Walls
Questions pertaining to fences and hedges are common. Depending on the location and zone district, fence and hedge requirements differ.

Cell Tower Design
Questions pertaining to fences and hedges are common. Depending on the location and zone district, fence and hedge requirements differ.

Sign & Banners
Signs fall within two distinct categories in the city, temporary banners and permanent signs.

Addressing
All new addresses, including suite numbers are assigned by the Planning Division. New addresses include new subdivisions, commercial or industrial development, suite numbers, change of addresses, etc. Pursuant to Article 13 of Chapter 12 of the Fresno Municipal Code, all addressing in the city is determined on a base line system.

Fresno Green
The Fresno Green Program is committed to building green; constructing buildings and communities that are sustainable and environmentally responsible.

Design Guidelines

Residential Infill Design Guidelines
Established in July, 2005, the Residential Infill Design Guidelines are intended to ensure that new home and/or additions to existing homes are compatible and conform with the existing built environment. Projects are reviewed by Planning staff.

• Residential Infill Design Guidelines
• Residential Infill Process

Tower District Design Guidelines
Adopted as part of the Tower District Specific Plan, the Tower District Design Guidelines apply to all property within the Tower District.  For additional information, please contact Will Tackett at Will.Tackett@fresno.gov. 

Tower District Design Guidelines

Non-Residential Design Guidelines
These following design guidelines are implemented by staff and are intended to facilitate development that is compatible with existing land uses and that foster certain activities (i.e. pedestrian friendliness, safety, passive open space, etc.).

The following are links to several of these guidelines:

For additional information please call (559) 621-8277.