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south central fresno
planning and development
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introduction and history
community profile
participation
qualified mitigations
notification
exhibits
introduction and
history
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In January 2020, the City of Fresno, Planning
and Development Department implemented
a new outreach strategy for the South Cental
Specific Plan to gain a deeper understanding
of the community’s needs and how they can be
addressed.
Throughout the outreach process, a nine-
member advisory committee was convened
to assist in guiding the framework for the plan.
The body—comprised of residents and business
stakeholders—identified the vision for the area
as one characterized by development that
maximizes economic benefit with job growth
for residents, while reducing impacts on the
environment and improving quality of life.
With input from the community , the advisory
committee advised the city to emphasize the
importance of not only avoiding environmental
and neighborhood impacts from future
developments, but also the critical need to
mitigate existing impacts and improve the
health and living standards of the community
n ow.
A series of guiding principles were created,
accompanied by more than 60 policies related
to several topic areas including transportation,
air quality , urban greening, economic
development and a Community Benefits
District.
In the interim of awaiting the adoption and
implementation of the specific plan, the South
Fresno Community Alliance, Leadership Counsel
for Justice and Accountability , and the City of
Fresno entered into an agreement outlining the
immediate creation and implementation of the
Community Benefit Fund (CBF). In partnership
with several community stakeholders, the City
has prepared the following proposed CBF
Program Implementation Manual to model the
identified mechanism and process this program
will have to mitigate the impacts of air quality ,
light spill, noise, and traffic.
Within the manual, a pilot development site
is identified and will be utilized as a case
study for the City to evaluate the proposed
implementation strategy . Staff will report
quarterly to the South Fresno Community
Alliance (SFCA) board until full implementation
of the pilot funding cycle is complete. In
collaboration with the SFCA board, staff
will evaluate the implementation of the pilot
program. Any proposed changes to the
program must have a (51%, two-thirds) approval
from the SFCA board and must be released for
a public comment period of at least 30-days
prior to seeking City Council approval.
At the beginning of each calendar year, the
City will conduct an annual program review in
collaboration with the SFCA board to evaluate
the implementation of the program (including
expenditure reports, customer satisfaction
surveys, evolving community priorities, etc.).
Any proposed changes to the program must
follow the same approval process outlined
above.
A record copy of the current procedures shall
be maintained on the City of Fresno website.
CBD-1: Consider a Community
Benefit Fund to pay for measures
such as air filtration systems, dual-
paned windows, parks, job training
programs, and job fairs near the
plan area.”
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community profile
Generally located south of California Avenue, north of
American Avenue, between Fig and Peach Avenues,
the boundaries of the project area are as set forth
under Exhibit A. The area has a range of property types including residential, religious, educational, warehouse, and industrial—some of which contribute to negative
environmental and health impacts for the surrounding
neighborhoods of Britten, Calwa, Daleville, Roy , Almy , Drummond, Jensen, and Flamingo Mobile Home Park.
One of the ways these impacts are measured
is by the California Office of Environmental
Health Hazard Assessment’s (OEHHA)
CalEnviroScreen 3.0 tool (see Figure 1.2).
The CalEnviroScreen 3.0 tool uses
environmental, health, and socioeconomic
information to produce scores for every census
tract in the state. The scores are mapped so
different communities can be compared; areas
with higher scores are more pollution-burdened
than areas with lower scores. See Figure 1.3
for the map of the SCSP Census Tracts. Of the
seven census tracts located within the SCSP
plan boundary , all seven are within the top five
percentile of environmentally burdened areas.
The population is comprised primarily of
Hispanic persons, age 11-64 years old, and
includes both City residents as well as
unincorporated County residents. Presently ,
382 residential properties have been identified
within the SCSP plan area.
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FIGURE 1.3- CALENVIRO 3.0 MAP
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participation
Participation in the CBF program is voluntary .
The City will implement a public information
campaign consisting of public workshops,
informational flyers, and one-on-one outreach
to individual homeowners.
Mitigation improvements of homes will be
funded in phases as funding allows, grouping
homes related to their proximity to the donor
developments that have contributed to the CBF
and will radiate outward.
As funding becomes available, contact is made
with the appropriate residents to confirm
their interest in participation and to begin the
application process.
The South Central Fresno CBF program offers
treatment to owners or renters of single-family
residences.
pilot: northpointe business
park
As a new concept to the City of Fresno, the
development of the South Fresno Community
Benefits Fund is proudly led by a committee
of residential, educational, and advocate
stakeholders from the South Fresno community
to ensure the program is focused on improving
the health of residents by improving the
condition of their homes. The city received its
first development donation from the property
located at APN 33002182S and as advised by
the committee, will utilize this as an opportunity
to pilot the implementation framework set forth
in this manual.
The city will offer the first phase of qualified
mitigation improvements to the properties
immediately adjacent to this development
donor and study the effectiveness of the
program.
After final implementation, the city—in
partnership with the SFCA—will reevaluate the
program and incorporate feedback received
from participants.
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11 general
requirements
This program is intended to serve sensitive
receptors (i.e., residents) of the SCSP area
(as shown in Exhibit A) and will facilitate
the installation of qualified mitigation
improvements, as funds are available.
All residential information collected on
behalf of this program shall be considered
confidential and will be maintained by the City
of Fresno Housing Division.
Any distributed information will be anonymized
and will be for auditing or reporting purposes
only .
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funding disbursement priority
The disbursement of funding for the South Central Fresno CBF is determined by the following proximity-based, two-level funding disbursement model:
As donations are received, the City will map all
residences within the 0.5-mile footprint of the
development donor.
Residences within this funding footprint will be allocated a certain project budget amount* according to their proximity to the development donor. As needed, the city will provide additional processing priority to households with residents within a sensitive age group (under 18 or over 65).
Residents may elect to use all or a
portion of their allocated budget to:
• Install improvements from the Qualified
Mitigation Improvement list (page 15);
• Remediate a portion of the residence
to mitigate an On-hold Status due to
poor physical condition; or
• Combination of the above
After all residents have received a
reasonably fair and equal opportunity
to participate (see Notification
Process, pg. 18), the City will open the
application for a secondary round
of funding to the residents within the
donor development footprint. These
applications will be reviewed, further
prioritized, and assisted on a first come
first basis.
* Funding amounts in the final adopted program may vary . As part of the South Central Specific Plan, the City will conduct an official development fee study to identify the appropriate fee levels as required by the California Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code Section § 66000 et seq.)
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0.25 - 0.50 miles $8,000
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funding disbursement priority
Homeowner Refusal: Property owners or
residents who state that they do not want
to participate in the program under any
circumstances will be sent a Letter of Refusal.
The CBF Database will note the property as
“Refused” and with each new funding cycle
their respective property qualifies for the
resident will be sent a letter with information on
how to opt-in in the future.
If there is a dispute regarding participation
between a homeowner and tenant, the
tenant may elect to request a voucher for a
portable air purifier and/or filtration system,
or removable air filters for their current HV AC
system, if applicable.
Poor Physical Condition: Homes in which
imminent hazards or other substandard
conditions have been observed by the city
staff or vendors will be placed on-hold.
Imminent Hazards are conditions that can
immediately lead to harm to residents or to the
structure. These include leaking gas, exposed
electrical connections and wiring, severely
deteriorated structural members, and other
similar conditions. Homes in which the city staff
or vendors have identified as imminent hazards
will be removed from design, placed On-
Hold, and the property owner will be notified
in writing of the conditions observed. The
resident will be provided the option to utilize
their assigned budget to attempt to remedy
these conditions. Residents who remedy poor
physical conditions may be reinstated and will
be eligible to receive additional funding.
Code Violations and Unpermitted Construction
(within City of Fresno Limits): Homes within the
City of Fresno limits in which code violations
or unpermitted construction are observed
will not be recorded nor cited by the City
of Fresno Building Official, so long as the
violation does not pose an imminent hazard
in completion of the mitigation improvement.
Unless the conditions are found to pose an
imminent hazard, the property will be eligible
in the current funding cycle. Please see above
description for violations that would pose an
imminent hazard.
Should any imminent hazards exist, the city will
inform the resident of the possible mitigation
actions and identify a Plan for Mitigation to
move forward with improvements. The Plan for
Mitigation will be included with the resident’s
application for reference. The resident will have
the option to utilize their budget to remediate
any hazardous conditions.
In general, properties located outside of the
Fresno City Limits will be treated “as-built”
and therefore will not be held to the City’s
development standards. All County residents
within and immediately adjacent to the SCSP
boundary are also eligible to participate in
receiving funding.
All information collected regarding the
condition of the property will remain
confidential and will not be distributed to
any regulatory agencies. Any distribution
of information will be anonymized and for
reporting or auditing purposes only .
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Code Violations and Unpermitted Construction
(within County of Fresno Limits):
Homes within the County of Fresno limits will be
subject to the following conditions:
1. County will accept building permit
application(s) for review , processing, and
inspection.
Note: If a building permit is not required,
inspection by Fresno County is also not
required.
Note: As part of the County’s standard building
review process, the County will review its
permit records to determine whether the
structure in which the improvements are
proposed has been permitted by the County
or predates the County’s requirement for
building permits.
2. The County inspector will inspect the
proposed improvements for which the County
has issued a building permit to ensure all
improvements comply to the County-approved
building plans.
Note: If there are any apparent violations
on the property , notice will be provided that
explains the apparent violation and provides
contact information so the property owner or
tenant can follow-up to find out how to abate
the violation. The property owner/tenant
would then be given time to take care of the
violation. If it is not remedied timely ,
County Code Enforcement would open a
violation case and pursue abatement of the
violation. Further, if the outstanding violation
is not timely abated, the County may hold
finalization (occupancy) of improvements.
3. County staff cannot ignore health and safety
violations which exist on the property .
Typically , “timely” means 30 days from
notification. However, this timeframe can
be extended if the property owner/tenant
is making a good faith effort to resolve the
violation.
Conditions that Affect Installation of Qualified
Mitigation Improvements: Existing conditions
that adversely affect installation or the life
expectancy of mitigation improvements may be
required to be corrected by the resident prior
to installation of improvements. The types of
conditions that require correction may include
leaking roofs and/or evaporative coolers,
rotted or termite damaged framing at doors
or windows, excessive mold or mildew , excess
storage or debris in areas that work will be
performed, and unsanitary conditions. City
staff or the vendor will survey properties to
determine if there are conditions that require
correction and notify the property owners in
writing as to the conditions observed and the
process to remedy the issues. The resident will
be provided the option to utilize their assigned
budget to attempt to remedy these conditions.
The resident will also be given a list of qualified
mitigation improvements that do not require
a permit and, therefore, do not require the
resident to remedy any conditions that hinder
their ability to participate in the program.
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qualified mitigations
The overall program goal of the CBF is to mitigate the impacts of air pollution, light spill, noise, and traffic impacts on surrounding sensitive properties. This section serves as a guideline to the pre- approved qualified mitigation improvements available to participants. Some improvements may assist in the mitigation of multiple impacts.
Participants may elect to move forward with a combination of the below mitigation improvements up to the allotted project budget. See Exhibit E for information regarding permit requirements for qualified mitigation improvements
• Full home weather stripping
• Attic, floor, wall insulation
• HV AC filtration maintenance, new HV AC
system and installation to replace current
evaporative cooler system, ductless HV AC
systems
air pollution
• External/internal screening
(examples: awnings, low-e
window film)
light spill
• Single-pane window
replacement
• External Door Replacement
• Planting drought tolerant
vegetative barriers
• Windbreak fencing
• Solar Panel cleaning
noise
traffic
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OPTION 2
OPTION 3
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CERTIFICA TION
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administration
The South Central Fresno CBF will be administered by City of Fresno, Planning and Development Department project management staff. At the time of application, participants will be provided with three options for completion of qualified mitigation improvements. Should participants choose to work with pre-qualified vendors to process the desired improvements from the qualified mitigation improvement list or to remediate physical conditions preventing a successful installation of a qualified mitigation, the city will solicit via RFQ to hire at minimum two pre-qualified vendors as Rehabilitation Specialists to conduct program activities as described within the following Program Steps prior to program initiation and every three years thereafter, if needed. Vendors must have a demonstrated history within the public sector realm, preferably with experience in low-income housing rehabilitation, and will also partake in the administration of the South Central Fresno CBF.
All project files will be held electronically and may be subject to the California Public Records Act.
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APPLICA TION
FAQ GUIDE
BUDGET
AMOUNT
AGREEMENT
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REFUSED
Funding is provided by a
donor development. City
creates funding cycle
and identifies residential
properties within the
donor development’s 0.5-
mile footprint.
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Residents within the
0.5-mile boundary are
contacted via postcard
within 30 days of
funding receipt.
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Within 5 days of the
initial postcard mailing,
the city will submit a list
of properties within the
funding cycle to Orange
Center School to initiate
a PeachJar and phone
dialing-campaign to
any residences with
students who attend the
district within the funding
footprint.
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notification
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APPLICA TION
FAQ GUIDE
BUDGET
AMOUNT
AGREEMENT
NOTICE/colon.ss01
REFUSED
The city will implement
a door-to-door
campaign as well as
send a certified mailer
to properties that
have not responded to
the previous attempts.
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If no response is
provided after 60 days
of the certified mailing,
the property will be
categorized as “Refused”
and the budget will be
retained in the CBF.
Residents who are
marked as “Refused”
will be notified once by
certified mail regarding
all new funding
opportunities and may
opt-in to participate at
any time
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Residents within the
0.5-mile boundary are
contacted by letter which
includes an application, a
CBF program FAQ resource
guide, the budget amount
allocated to the property ,
and a sample of the owner
participation agreement.
They are asked to complete
and return an application
if they wish to participate
within 30-days of receiving
the invitation.
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application and installation
At the time of application residents will be asked
to provide the following:
• Completed application (Exhibit B)
• Completed and notarized Owners
Authorization form (Exhibit C)
• Proof of Residence (i.e., utility bill, bank
statement)
Staff will review the application for
completeness and enter the property
information into the CBF Database. Should the
applicant meet the eligibility criteria (see pg. 12),
they will be given the following three options to
select from:
1. The applicant will select the type of
work from the list of qualified mitigation
improvements and gets quotes. The City will
then issue the applicant a check based on
the quotes submitted by the applicant, but no
more than the maximum limit. The applicant
will then certify the funds received were used
to complete the desired improvements from
the qualified mitigation improvement list or to
remediate physical conditions preventing a
successful installation of a qualified mitigation.
2. The applicant will be provided a list of pre-
selected vendors who are qualified to process
the desired improvements from the qualified
mitigation improvement list or to remediate
physical conditions preventing a successful
installation of a qualified mitigation up to the
budget limit set by their allocation. The cost of
contracting with the qualified vendor will be
deducted from the amount available. The
applicant will work directly with the vendors
to complete the desired project within the
budget limit set by their allocation.
3. The City of Fresno will issue a check to
each eligible applicant and the applicant
will certify that the funds received were used
to complete the desired improvements from
the qualified mitigation improvement list or
to remediate physical conditions preventing
a successful installation of a qualified
mitigation.
The city and vendor will provide each other
bi-weekly reports to track the number of
vouchers issued and redeemed. Payment will
be provided to the vendors as projects are
redeemed and completed.
Post-project, the city project manager will
conduct a satisfaction survey with the resident
and will work directly with the resident and
vendor to mediate any concerns.
Exhibit A – Map
Exhibit B – T able
Exhibit C – Pending
Exhibit D – Definitions
Exhibit E – Permit Requirements
Exhibit F – Frequently Asked Questions
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EXHIBIT A- MAP
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Surrounding Single Family Residences in the
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Buffer Rings (Quarter Mile Intervals)
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Single Family Residence Count Within
Pilot Program Footprint of APN 330-021-82S
Quarter Mile Buffer: 2 Single Family Residences
Half Mile Buffer: 38 Single Family Residences
(40 Total Eligible Residences)
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EXHIBIT B- T ABLE
ADDRESS APN
4227 S EAST A VE 32905017
4135 S EAST A VE 32905019
4091 S EAST A VE 32905020S
4259 S EAST A VE 32905063
590 E CENTRAL A VE 32915002
580 E CENTRAL A VE 32915003
560 E CENTRAL A VE 32915004
550 E CENTRAL A VE 32915005
536 E CENTRAL A VE 32915006
526 E CENTRAL A VE 32915007
510 E CENTRAL A VE 32915008
493 E DALEVILLE A VE 32915021
505 E DALEVILLE A VE 32915022
507 E DALEVILLE A VE 32915023
525 E DALEVILLE A VE #A 32915024
537 E DALEVILLE A VE 32915025
547 E DALEVILLE A VE 32915026
565 E DALEVILLE A VE 32915027
577 E DALEVILLE A VE 32915028
589 E DALEVILLE A VE 32915029
590 E DALEVILLE A VE 32915030
578 E DALEVILLE A VE 32915031
544 E DALEVILLE A VE 32915033
528 E DALEVILLE A VE 32915034
518 E DALEVILLE A VE 32915035
508 E DALEVILLE A VE 32915036
1201 E CENTRAL A VE 33012005
4013 S ORANGE A VE 33012019
1415 E CENTRAL A VE 33013020
1431 E CENTRAL A VE 33013020
1443 E CENTRAL A VE 33013003
1453 E CENTRAL A VE 33013004
1499 E CENTRAL A VE 33013006
4134 S ORANGE A VE 33013017
4048 S ORANGE A VE 33013019
4028 S ORANGE A VE 33013020
1473 E CENTRAL A VE 33013022
4286 S EAST A VE 33014013
525 E DALEVILLE A VE #B 32915024
4284 S EAST A VE 33014020
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EXHIBIT C
PLACEHOLDER
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EXHIBIT D- DEFINITIONS
CalEnviroScreen 3.0 – CalEnviroScreen
is a screening tool that evaluates the
burden of pollution from multiple sources in
communities while accounting for potential
vulnerability to the adverse effects of pollution.
CalEnviroScreen ranks census tracts in
California based on potential exposures to
pollutants, adverse environmental conditions,
socioeconomic factors and prevalence of
certain health conditions. Data used in the
CalEnviroScreen model come from national
and state sources.
CBF Database – An electronic database
which lists all residential addresses in the
CBF Program area by APN for keeping track
of eligibility , application processing, and
recording contacts.
Code Violations – Conditions that do not
comply with the various codes in affect at
the time the structures were built or that were
in compliance but have not been properly
maintained. Per this manual, imminent hazards
and violations that affect the mitigation work
to be performed are required to be corrected
before the property may be included in a bid
group for treatment. See Chapter 3, Eligibility ,
“Other Limits on Eligibility”.
Community Benefits Fund – Refers to funds
received and held by the City from developers
in connection with development projects,
or other agreements, which are expended
for qualified development impact mitigation
improvements.
Funding Development Project (Donor
Development) – Development project that has
contributed funds to the CBF.
Homeowner – A person who owns residential
land and improvements located within the
SCSP boundary . Proof of ownership shall be
determined by title search of existing records.
Homeowner Authorization Form– An
agreement between the City of Fresno and the
homeowner stating the homeowner’s intent
to participate in the CBF Program and their
obligations for participation.
Immediately adjacent to – Determined to be
within 0.25 miles of the SCSP boundary .
Imminent Hazard – Any conditions that is likely
to cause severe damage or injury immediately .
Such conditions usually require only one action
or event to initiate damage or injury . (A natural
gas leak would be an imminent hazard because
it only needs a spark or a flame to ignite which
would result in damage or injury).
Qualified Mitigation Improvement – Pre-
qualified action utilized to alleviate or lessen
the identified negative quality of life impacts
Planning – City of Fresno Planning and
Development Department
Phase – A group of homes to be treated under
one funding cycle. A phase may consist of one
or more Bid Groups.
Project Administrator – CBF Program
Coordinator or Project Manager for the current
grant.
SCSP – South Central Specific Plan
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EXHIBIT E- PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
The following table depicts which qualified mitigation improvements require permits. city of fresno permit requirements for
qualified mitiga tion improvements
qualified mitigation improvement permit required ?
Full Home Weather Stripping No
Attic Insulation No
Wall Insulation No*
HV AC Filtration Maintenance No
New HV AC System & Installation to Replace Current
Evaporative Cooler System Ye s
Ductless HV AC system- Window or Portable Air
Conditioning Units Ye s *
External/Internal Screening (i.e. Awnings and Low-e
Window Film) No
Single-pane Window Replacement No**
External Door Replacement No
Planting Drought T olerant Vegetative Barriers No
Windbreak Fencing No
*Permits required if removing any drywall, perforating walls, and/or altering any electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems.
** Permits required for flush-fin window replacement.
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county of fresno permit requirements for
qualified mitiga tion improvements
qualified mitigation improvement permit required ?
Full Home Weather Stripping No
Attic Insulation No
Wall Insulation No
HV AC Filtration Maintenance No
New HV AC System & Installation to Replace Current
Evaporative Cooler System Ye s
Ductless HV AC system- Window or Portable Air
Conditioning Units Ye s
External/Internal Screening (i.e. Awnings and Low-e
Window Film) No*
Single-pane Window Replacement Ye s
External Door Replacement No
Planting Drought T olerant Vegetative Barriers No**
Windbreak Fencing No***
*Permit required if the window awnings project more than 554 inches from the exterior wall and/or require additional support of Group R-3 and U occupancies. ** Permit required for more than 500 square feet of rehabilitation of landscaping (MWELO). *** Permit required if fencing height is over seven feet - CBC/CRC 105.2. 27 south central fresno community benefits fund
EXHIBIT F- FREQUENTL Y ASKED QUESTIONS
what are common code violations
in the city of fresno ?
· Outside Storage. Y ards are not to be used as storage areas for unlicensed vehicles, building materials, tires, indoor furniture, appliances, or other items commonly known as junk. Excessive storage is unsightly , attracts mice, rats, and other vermin; and may become a health problem.
· Landscaping. Landscaping shall be maintained free of overgrown, dead, diseased, or other hazardous trees and vegetation. The property owner is also responsible for maintaining the land between the property line and the street (park strip).
· Parking. Parking is not permitted on the front lawn, front yard, or corner-side yard. Parking is not allowed on the strip between the sidewalk and street, on the sidewalk, or overhanging the sidewalk. Parking must be on a hard surface. · Recreational Vehicles. Recreational vehicles (RVs, tent trailers, and boats) or auto trailers must be stored in a side or rear yard enclosed behind a five-foot wall or fence.
· Inoperable vehicles. Inoperable vehicles may not be kept in any residentially zoned area.
what are common code violations
in the county of fresno ?
· Zoning Compliance. Boat and RVs parked in front yards, junk cars, abandoned vehicles. In most residential zone districts RVs are to be stored in the rear yard behind a five-foot fence and inoperative vehicles must be stored in a garage or carport.
· Lot and Lawn Maintenance.
· Waste Materials and Trash. Waste materials and trash must be properly disposed of and not stored on property .
· Unsafe Buildings. Abandoned buildings will be addressed by code enforcement and the building department. These must be repaired or removed.
· Expired permits.
· Conversion of buildings without permits or inspections. 28 south central fresno community benefits fund
can i live in my travel trailer ?
California Title 24 does not allow the use of a recreational vehicle to be used as a dwelling unit unless allowed in an area zoned and designated as a mobile home park or trailer park. The California Health and Safety Code defines a Recreational Vehicle (RV) as a motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, or camping trailer, with or without motive power, designed for human habitation for recreational purposes. how can i safely use a portable hvac?
In order to safely use a portable HV AC, it is imperative that you check the current rating of your electrical outlets and the device in question before you attempt to plug devices into an outlet. All major appliances should be plugged directly into a wall socket. Don’t use extension cords or multi-outlet converters to get multiple appliances into an outlet and never link extension cords together to create more outlet space. Remember that while power strips add outlets, they do not change the amount of power available in an outlet.
Where you have multiple items plugged into a socket, look for the following signs of overload.
· Discolored and/or hot outlet covers
· Frequently blown fuses
· Burning smell near the outlet
· Lights that flicker or dim frequently
· Appliances that give off a shock or mild tingling sensation when touched Although it may be inconvenient, it is safer to hire an electrician to check the total amperage of your home and/or to add to sockets in your home than take the chance of overloading your existing system. See below for information on how to hire a licensed contractor.
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what type of windows can i purchase ?
There are several styles of windows that you may purchase to replace your single- pane windows. Please note that a window schedule is required when replacing your single-pane windows with a window of the same size. If the replacement windows are larger or smaller than your current windows, additional permitting is required. how do i hire a licensed contractor ?
The Department of Consumer Affairs provides guidelines to use when beginning to search for state-licensed contractors. The guidelines include information about how to check a license, the different kinds of contractors, what to look for in a contract, and other considerations when hiring a contractor.
T o access the guidelines, please visit
https://www .cslb.ca.gov/Consumers/Hire_A_Contractor/ or call (800) 321- 2752. how do i know if a contractor has a valid license ?
T o verify that a contractor has a valid license, please visit https://www .cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx or call (800) 321- 2752.
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Building and Safety Services is responsible for permit processing, plan review , and inspection for public and private projects. Y ou can apply for permits online through the City of Fresno FAASTER system or in-person by visiting the Building & Safety Division in Room 3043 at 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721. For more information on how to submit an online application, please visit https://www .youtube.com/watch?v=1SEPMopHlD0.
who can i contact to help me find a licensed
contractor ?
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a private, nonprofit organization that focuses on helping people find businesses, brands, and charities they can trust. The BBB offers its information and services to consumers at no charge. Y ou can get in touch with the Fresno office by calling (559) 222-8111 or visiting their website at https://www .bbb.org/.
how do i apply for building permits in the
city of fresno ?
how do i apply for building permits in the
county of fresno ?
Y ou can apply for permit online through the County of Fresno Citizen Portal at https://permitportal.fresnocountyca.gov/citizenportal/app/login or in-person by visiting the Building and Safety T eam at 2220 Tulare Street,
Fresno, CA, 93721.
For more information, please visit
https://www .co.fresno.ca.us/departments/public-works-and-planning/citizens- portal.
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who can i contact at the city of fresno if i am
having issues applying for a permit ?
If your home is located within the City of Fresno limits and are having issues applying for a permit, or if you have general questions, you can call (559) 621-8082 and/or visit the Building & Safety Division at Fresno City Hall. Effective Monday , June 28, appointments are available Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Please note that the front counter is closed for lunch between 12:00 – 1:00 pm every day .
The Building & Safety Division is located on the third floor of Fresno City Hall (Room 3043) at 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721. T o make an appointment, please visit https://kiosk.us1.qless.com/kiosk/app/home/6100000075 or call the number listed above.
If you are having issues with applying for a permit, you can call (559) 600-4540 and/or visit the Development Services and Planning offices.
Office hours (available by phone)
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday •8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Lobby Counter Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday – 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Development Services and Planning offices are located in Annex “ A” and “B” just above and below street level of the Fresno County Plaza, 2220 Tulare Street (South/West corner of Tulare and “M” streets) in Fresno, CA. who can i contact at the county of fresno
if i am having issues applying for a permit ?