Fresno · Land use · Live-work unit
Where is a live-work unit allowed in Fresno?
In Fresno, a live-work unit is allowed in 7 base zones (NMX, CMX, RMX, CMS, IL and 2 more, 1 with a condition) and not allowed in 9 (Fresno use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: NMX, CMX, RMX, CMS, IL, DTN and DTG
- Not allowed: CC, CR, CG, CH, CRC, O, BP, RBP and 1 more
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Fresno Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a live-work unit can go
Fresno's code calls this use “Live/Work”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Downtown districts vary by Activity Class (A/B/C, map Figure 15-1501) and are left out where classes differ: DTC A/B/C: P(1)/P/P.
- Not covered here: Overlay districts and Part II articles other than Articles 8-15 are not in the text; Downtown cells omitted where Activity Class A/B/C differ. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Fresno
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a live-work unit in the CC zone in Fresno?
No. Fresno's use table does not allow it in CC (§ 15-1202).
Can I have a live-work unit in the NMX zone in Fresno?
Yes. Fresno's use table lists it as allowed in NMX (§ 15-1102).
General information, not legal advice.
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