Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Clovis public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
16 issues in development
Outpatient Pharmacy Drive-Through at Clovis Community Medical Center
Community Medical Centers is seeking approval to add a drive-through lane for a new outpatient pharmacy on its medical campus. The project requires a conditional use permit and environmental review exemption.
State Route 168 Decorative Overpass Feature
The council discussed adding eye-catching art to the State Route 168 overpass to boost city pride and welcome visitors. While some worried about the multi-million dollar Caltrans estimates, the city decided to look into cheaper internal design options.
Shaw Avenue closure and developer fees
The city adopted a formal policy to tie developer road and utility improvements to specific traffic studies and project phases rather than waiting until the very end of construction. This aims to protect public safety and ensure roads keep pace with new housing.
Williamson Act Contract Cancellation for Residential Development
The council cancelled a agricultural land conservation contract on a small 1.16-acre parcel to allow for single-family residential development near Perrin Avenue.
CDBG 2025-2026 CAPER Report and Housing Programs
The city approved its 2026-2030 CDBG plan, directing federal funds toward affordable housing rehab, sidewalk repairs, and local services for lower-income residents.
Crossover Church of God ADA Accessibility Expansion
Crossover Church of God at 434 Fifth Street received approval to build a new lobby and elevator tower, making their 100-year-old historic building wheelchair accessible.
Chuze Fitness 24-Hour Operation at Sierra Pavilions
Chuze Fitness is bringing a 35,000-square-foot facility to the Sierra Pavilions shopping center at Shaw and Cole avenues, offering 24-hour access and fitness classes.
Adult Day Care Center at Shaw Avenue Plaza
Social Vocational Services is opening a new adult day care and vocational training center at 1750 Shaw Avenue, providing daytime services and transportation for adults with developmental disabilities.
Tentative Tract Map 6550 Residential Development
A developer is building a 37-lot single-family neighborhood on Bullard Avenue with larger-than-average lots. Neighbors had some traffic worries, but the project will dead-end a street to prevent cut-through driving and bring much-needed spacious housing options.
Residential Subdivision at Baron and Perrin Avenues
Commissioners debated the appropriateness of blended density calculations and after-the-fact density adjustments for residential subdivisions, leading to the denial of Lennar Homes' 136-lot project.
Implementation of Mixed Income Zoning Ordinance (MISO)
The city is moving forward with a new ordinance requiring residential developments of 11 or more units to dedicate 5% of homes as affordable housing or pay in-lieu fees. This is part of a legal settlement agreement to meet state housing mandates.
Old Town Mixed-Use Development Appeal (CUP2025-006)
Neighbors and business owners fought a new three-story mixed-use project at 319 Bullard Avenue over parking and congestion fears, but the city council ultimately let it move forward.
Dutch Bros Drive-Through Development on Shaw Avenue
A new Dutch Bros coffee kiosk is coming to 443 West Shaw Avenue. The project includes a drive-through, walk-up window, and specific traffic management plans to keep vehicles from spilling onto Shaw Avenue.
Mixed-Use Infill Development at 319 Bullard Avenue
A developer is building a three-story mixed-use project with retail space and an apartment on a vacant lot in Old Town. Neighboring business owners raised concerns about parking congestion, construction noise, and trash toters, leading the commission to add conditions barring a bar and requiring better trash placement.
Local Enforcement of Tenant Habitability and Retaliation Laws
A local resident urged the city council to strengthen local enforcement mechanisms for tenant protection laws, citing ongoing habitability issues and landlord retaliation.
Affordable Housing Lawsuit
Clovis is facing a lawsuit that could force them to change how they handle low-income housing. This means more affordable places to live might become available, but it could also shake up the city's current housing plans.