Central Southeast Area Specific Plan
Description
A comprehensive area specific plan replacing older community plans across roughly 2,067 acres, continued to February 3 due to a power outage.
Impact summary
Adds nearly 2,938 units of housing capacity and promotes walkable mixed-use corridors along Cesar Chavez, Butler, and Orange Avenues.
Applicant
- Name
- Fresno City Council
- Address
- Southeast area of the City of Fresno (approx. 2,067 acres)
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 7
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Planning Commission
A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.
Last discussed Feb 4, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Planning Commission — February 4, 2026
A comprehensive long-range specific plan proposing land use changes, corridor revitalization, and rezoning across approximately 2,067 acres.
Planning Commission — January 21, 2026
A comprehensive area specific plan replacing older community plans across roughly 2,067 acres, continued to February 3 due to a power outage.
Related issues (2)
Central Southeast Area Specific Plan
The city council considered adopting the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan, covering over 2,000 acres, to guide future growth, housing, and infrastructure. Due to late legal concerns and requests for policy strengthening regarding historic trees, the council voted to table the plan to March 19.
Central Southeast Area Specific Plan Adoption
The city is moving forward with a major land use plan covering over 2,000 acres to encourage infill development, housing growth, and corridor revitalization between downtown and Sunnyside. The plan introduces mixed-use zoning, infrastructure goals, and nearly 3,000 units of added residential capacity.
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