Fresno considers more housing types on vacant Office-zoned parcels

Fresno is considering allowing detached homes, attached homes and duplexes on vacant or underused parcels in the Office zone citywide. New housing would be barred within 500 feet of a school, generally limited to 45 feet tall and subject to residential density and development standards. The Planning Commission recommended approval 5-0 on Oct. 21, and the City Council scheduled a public hearing for Nov. 5. City staff say the change implements Housing Element Program 2 and is exempt from CEQA.

***BILL- B-28 (Introduced November 5, 2026) (For Adoption) amending Section 15-1302 of the Fresno Municipal Code to permit additional housing types on vacant or underutilized parcels in the (O) Office Zone District (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)

Nov 12, 2026ID 26-1508: ***BILL- B-28 (Introduced November 5, 2026) (For Adoption) amending Section 15-1302 of the Fresno Municipal Code to permit additional housing types on vacant or underutilized parcels in the (O) Office Zone District (Subject to Mayor’s Veto)Source documentPDF 1PDF 2PDF 3PDF 4PDF 5PDF 6PDF 7PDF 8