Interim Planning Ordinance

Proposed as the short term solution to which the Fulton Corridor Specific Plan is the long-term solution, the proposed draft interim planning ordinance is a bold move that would facilitate the development process and expand permitted uses within a Central Business Area Modifying District (CBAMD) roughly bordered by Freeways 99 and 41, along with Divisadero.

The City of Fresno Planning and Development Department is collecting feedback from the public and stakeholder groups. The Downtown Association of Fresno approved the proposal at a recent board meeting after viewing the presentation made by Planning and Development Director John Dugan.

Work Downtown

Each and every workday, Downtown Fresno is alive and bustling with activity. Well over 40,000 people work in Downtown Fresno. As the major urban center for a six county region, Downtown Fresno is home to many local, state and federal agencies, making government the largest employer. In addition to being the home of city hall, Fresno is also the county seat of Fresno County, and most county offices are conveniently located in Downtown Fresno. In addition to the main county courthouse, Downtown Fresno is also home to the Court of Appeals for California's Fifth Appellate District, and the Robert E. Coyle Federal Building, which houses the United States District Court for the Eastern Division of California. Other agencies such as Caltrans and the IRS also have a large presence in the downtown area.

Private industry also has a large presence in Downtown Fresno. Community Regional Medical Center is a major employer, and other health related busineses also are located in downtown. The area also is home to the offices of many financial institutions, several radio stations, and many of Central California's top advertising agencies and marketing firms. And small business owners provide the goods and services that make Downtown Fresno such an exciting and vibrant area to "live, work and play."