California Record
Fresno
Recommended approvalGeneral Plan Amendment

Southeast Development Area (SEDA) Specific Plan

Description

A comprehensive specific plan and EIR for 9,000 acres to guide long-term residential, commercial, and industrial growth, featuring phased development starting in South SEDA.

Impact summary

Creates a framework for massive suburban and industrial growth while raising major concerns about traffic, air quality, agricultural loss, and municipal fiscal solvency.

Applicant

Name
City of Fresno
Address
Southeast Fresno (approx. 9,000 acres bounded by Gold Canal, McCall/Highland, Jensen/North, and Temperance/Minnewawa)

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
42
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended approval6–1

A recommendation, not a final decision. The council decides next.

Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.

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