General Plan AmendmentRecommended approvalSoutheast Fresno (approx. 9,000 acres bounded by Gold Canal, McCall/Highland, Jensen/North, and Temperance/Minnewawa)

Southeast Development Area (SEDA) Specific Plan

Fresno

Description

A comprehensive specific plan and EIR for 9,000 acres to guide long-term residential, commercial, and industrial growth, featuring phased development starting in South SEDA.

Impact summary

Creates a framework for massive suburban and industrial growth while raising major concerns about traffic, air quality, agricultural loss, and municipal fiscal solvency.

Applicant

Name: City of Fresno
Address: Southeast Fresno (approx. 9,000 acres bounded by Gold Canal, McCall/Highland, Jensen/North, and Temperance/Minnewawa)

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 47
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended approval6–1

A recommendation, not a final decision. The council decides next.

Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Aug 19, 2026Recommended approval 6–1

Planning Commission — August 19, 2026

A comprehensive specific plan and EIR for 9,000 acres to guide long-term residential, commercial, and industrial growth, featuring phased development starting in South SEDA.

Related issues (1)

South SEDA Economic Analysis and Growth Plan

The city reviewed a financial and economic analysis for the 2,000-acre South SEDA development area, sparking intense debate from residents and union representatives over infrastructure costs, housing density, water resources, and impacts on existing neighborhoods.

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