Development Services Division

PHONE (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

E-MAIL CONTACT

(559) 262-4110

(559) 262-4022

(559) 443-5340

(559) 262-4469

E-mail Building Inspectors

(559) 262-4211

E-mail Zoning & Enforcement

(559) 262-4474

E-mail Plan Check & Building Code

(559) 262-4022

(559) 262-4893

(559) 262-4189

The Building and Safety Section:
This section is responsible for the administration of various codes covering the standards for construction, alterations, additions, and relocation of structures, including the appropriate building, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical regulations to ensure the public’s safety. Associated activities include the review of non-residential and residential building plans for compliance with applicable codes including energy conservation and handicap accessibility, issuance of building and related permits, investigation of building and zoning code violations, accepting fees for applications, providing information for land use and zoning inquiries, and the maintenance of records.

FAQ -- Building and Safety

Q:  When is a building permit required?
A:  Click here for answer

Q:  Can water piping and electrical conduit / cable be installed in the same trench?
A:  Yes, no physical separation is required as long as the trench is deep enough to provide the minimum burial depth of the electrical conduit/cable.

Q:  What is the minimum separation between a septic system and a water well?
A:  A 50-foot minimum separation is required between the tank and any water well.
      A 100-foot minimum separation is required between leach lines and water wells.

Q:  What is required to be completed for a final inspection?
A:  All work must be complete except the following:
      1. Painting
      2. Floor Covering
      3. Interior doors and finish

Ordinances

Ordinance Code Title 15 - effective January 3, 2008

Zoning Ordinance (Each Section within the Chapters is fully bookmarked.  Each Chapter has the original Table of Contents with links to the beginning of the other Chapters)

• Chapter 1   General Provisions, Sections 800 - 803.19
• Chapter 2   Establishment of Land Use Districts and Regulations Applicable Therein, Sections 810 - 850.B.7
• Chapter 3   General Conditions, Sections 851 - 868
• Chapter 4    Procedures, Sections 870 - 884

Violation Complaints
The Fresno County Development Services Division processes violations on a "complaint only" basis. If you would like to submit a complaint, please complete one of the Violation Complaint forms and submit to the address on the form.
Violation Complaint Form - MS Word On-line Fill-in
Violation Complaint Form - PDF

The Land Development, Policy Planning, and Environmental Analysis Sections:
These sections are responsible for the processing of land use applications, land division, the County’s General, Community and Specific Plans, transportation planning, air quality planning, urban growth management, CEQA requirements, Agriculture Preserve contracts, Williamson Act contracts, and Airport Land Use Commission consistency findings, and project-related Amendments to Zoning Text.

FAQ - Planning

	What is a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and what are the submittal requirements?
	What is a Director Review & Approval (DRA) and what are the submittal requirements?
	What are the Regulations and Procedures to Implement CEQA and what are the submittal requirements?
	What is a Tentative Tract Application and what are the submittal requirements?
	What is a Variance Application and what are the submittal requirements?
	What is an Amendment Application and what are the submittal requirements?

Ordinances etc.

Zoning Ordinance (Each Section within the Chapters is fully bookmarked.  Each Chapter has the original Table of Contents with links to the beginning of the other Chapters)

• Chapter 1   General Provisions, Sections 800 - 803.19
• Chapter 2   Establishment of Land Use Districts and Regulations Applicable Therein, Sections 810 - 850.B.7
• Chapter 3   General Conditions, Sections 851 - 868
• Chapter 4    Procedures, Sections 870 - 884

Williamson Act

         General Plan

THE WATER, GEOLOGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES SECTION is responsible for water planning, analysis, and administration of County water related issues.

New Fee Schedule
New Master Schedule of Fees -- Development Services
Master Schedule of Fees for Development Services -- Planning