Navigating the myriad numbers of planning documents involving Downtown Fresno can sometimes be challenging. We've done our best to assemble the most relevant of these documents here, for your use.

City Planning Documents

2025 General Plan - Adopted in 2002, this is the current general plan for the city of Fresno.

Fulton/Lowell Specific Plan - Adopted in 1996 for the neighborhood in the northernmost section of the downtown "triangle"

Central Area Community Plan - Adopted in 1989 this is the most recent adopted planning document for Downtown Fresno

Fulton Corridor Specific Plan - As of mid-2009, the City of Fresno is embarking on the creation of the Fulton Corridor Specific Plan, ecompassing a variety of unique project areas including the Cultural Arts District, Central Business District, South Stadium area and Chinatown. The Fulton Corridor Specific Plan will be the community's vision for its own future. The Fulton Corridor Specific Plan will contain a new set of development laws and focus intensely on the design of the built environment, integrating land use planning with the potential economic impacts of the community’s choices. More information is available on the city's website here.

Municipal Code

Fresno Municipal Code - the official Municipal Code & Charter of the Fresno, California

Other City Documents & Reports

Urban Land Institute Report (1999) (link via Creative Fresno) - Recommendations on Downtown Fresno revitalization

Fulton Street Revitalization [ELS Report] - (2002) - prepared by ELS Architecture and Urban Design SWA Fresno

Downtown Transportation Infrastructure Study (2007) - A comprehensive study of transportation in the Downtown triangle

Downtown Vision (2003) - An advisory report submitted by the Infrastructure Subcommittee of the Downtown Improvement Group

My Downtown, My Choice - Presented by the city staff in 2007 as a extension of the Vision 2010 report

Fulton Mall Working Group Report - Prepared in 2006 as a product of public meetings about the future of the Fulton Mall

Vision 2010 - Prepared in 2002 by the RDA and city outlining future revitalization projects for the remainder of the decade

Fulton Mall Economic Impact Study - Commissioned by the City in 2008 in regards to listing the Mall on the NRHP

 

Proposed Development Documents

South Stadium Project Environmental Impact Report:
Vol. 1 - Impact Analysis Sections (23.1mb PDF)
Vol. 2 - Appendicies Including Air Quality & Cultural Resources (13.7mb PDF)
Vol. 3 - Appendicies Including Traffic Impact Analysis (23.2mb PDF)
Vol. 4 - Appencies Including Water Supply Assessment (12mb PDF)

 

City Ordinances

Zoning Ordinance & Variety Packs 3 and 4

Historic Preservation Ordinance

Vacant Building Ordinance

Code Enforcement

 

Reports from Other Organizations

"Making the Grass Greener" - A report from the Mayor's Creative Economy Council (2006) about attracting and retaining knowledge workers and creative professionals

"Livability Priorities for the Fresno Creative Class" - A report from the Lyles Center involving downtown livability