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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fresno public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Central Southeast Area Specific Plan
The city is drafting a new code article (Article 17) that will spell out what can be built and to what standards inside the Southeast Development Area Specific Plan. This workshop is the public's chance to see and weigh in on those draft rules before any formal action. It will guide future development across a major part of southeast Fresno.
Historic Designation of Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church
The city council designated the church property at 207 E. San Joaquin Street as a local historic resource, recognizing its 100-year history and role as a community beacon in southwest Fresno.
Barstow Avenue Property Rezone
The city proposed removing outdated zoning conditions from a 3.3-acre vacant parcel on East Barstow Avenue so the property can be developed in the future. The original restrictions were tied to student housing plans for an adjacent parcel that have already been fulfilled.
Code Enforcement and Property Inspections
The council enacted ordinance updates to strengthen code enforcement powers against substandard housing and non-compliant properties.
Central Southeast Area Specific Plan Adoption
The city is moving forward with a major land use plan covering over 2,000 acres to encourage infill development, housing growth, and corridor revitalization between downtown and Sunnyside. The plan introduces mixed-use zoning, infrastructure goals, and nearly 3,000 units of added residential capacity.