Part I — GENERAL PROVISIONS

PART I: - GENERAL PROVISIONS

ARTICLE 1 - INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS

Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code shall be known and cited as the "Citywide Development Code," "Development Code of the City of Fresno," "Development Code," "Code," or "Zoning Ordinance."

(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16).

SEC. 15-102. - PURPOSE.

The purpose of this Development Code is to implement the General Plan and, if applicable, operative plans, to protect and promote the public health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare of the City of Fresno. More specifically, the Development Code is adopted to achieve the following, consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and any other operative plan:

A.

To provide a precise guide for the physical development of the city in a manner as to progressively achieve the arrangement of land uses depicted in the General Plan.

B.

To foster a harmonious and workable relationship among land uses and ensure compatible infill development.

C.

To support economic development and job creation.

D.

To provide for the housing needs of all economic segments of the community.

E.

To promote high quality architecture and sustainable design. Sustainable Design is a philosophy that seeks to maximize the quality of the built environment, while minimizing or eliminating negative impact to the natural environment.

F.

To promote the stability of existing land uses that conform to the General Plan, protecting them from inharmonious influences and harmful intrusions.

G.

To promote a safe and efficient traffic circulation system, including bicycle facilities and pedestrian amenities, and to support a multi-modal transportation system.

H.

To facilitate the appropriate location of community facilities, institutions, parks, and recreational areas.

I.

To protect and enhance real property values.

J.

To safeguard and enhance the appearance of the city.

K.

To define duties and powers of governing bodies and officials responsible for the implementation of this Code.

(Added Ord. 2015-39, § 1, eff. 1-9-16).

SEC. 15-103. - STRUCTURE OF DEVELOPMENT CODE REGULATIONS.

A.

Organization of Regulations. This Code consists of six parts:

1.

Part I: General Provisions

2.

Part II: Base and Overlay Districts

3.

Part III: Regulations Applying to Some or All Districts

Part IV: Land Divisions

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