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Exhibit P – Resolution Updating the Land Use Map and Approving Plan Amendment (update)

Fresno City Council
June 18, 2026

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Exhibit P – Resolution Updating the Land Use Map and Approving Plan Amendment (update)
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June 18, 2026
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Exhibit P

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WHEREAS, the Plan Area is within Council District No. 5 and Council District No. 7; and
WHEREAS, in 2018, the Fr esno City Council established a 15-member steering committee for the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the members of the steering committee were appointed by the council member representing District 5; and
WHEREAS, from January 30, 2018, to June 15, 2022, the Steering Committee and Planning and Development staff collectively held a series of public meetings and events including 10 steering committee meetings, 4 community workshops, and 20 informational presentations to committees and commissions; and
WHEREAS, on June 18, 2020, by Resolution No. 2020- 147 pursuant to Fresno Municipal Code Section 15- 4902-B, the Fresno City Council initiated the amendment or repeal of the Roosevelt Community Plan and Butler/Willow Specific Plan and correspondingly initiated the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan based on the Draft Land Use Map and Guiding Principles, initiated amendments to the Plan Boundary, and the update of Land Use Map (Figure LU -1) of the Fresno General Plan pertaining to approximately 2,200 acres located in the Established Neighborhoods South of Shaw Area of the Fresno General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Director has initiated Rezone Application P23-00400 to rezone land to be consistent with the Proposed Planned Land Use Map; and
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2021, the City released a Public Draft of the Central Southeast Specific Plan for a 90-day public comment period; and

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WHEREAS, on December 19, the City released a revised Public Draft of the Central Southeast Specific Plan for a 30-day public comment period; and WHEREAS, the environmental assessment conducted for the Central Southeast Area Specific Plan resulted in the preparation of a Recirculated Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH No. 2023020138) as permitted by CEQA Guidelines Section 15073.5, which was prepared pursuant to the requirements of CEQA Guidelines section 15070 et. seq. and dated December 19, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2023, at its regularly scheduled meeting, the Airport Land Use Commission found the proposed Central Southeast Specific Plan consistent with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan by a unanimous vote; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of 15-5809 of the Fresno Municipal Code, the Planning Commission of the City of Fresno scheduled a duly noticed public hearing on January 21, 2026, to consider the subject applications, and the associated Environmental Assessment and voted to continue the subject applications to February 4, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 4, 2026, to consider the subject applications and the associated Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Environmental Assessment No. P23-00400 and took action, as evidenced in Planning Commission Resolutions Nos. 19949 and 19950, to recommend approval of the subject applications; and
WHEREAS, on February 19, 2026, the Fresno City Council held a public hearing to consider Plan Amendment Application No. P23-00400 and, following the receipt of both oral testimony and written information, closed the public comment portion of the hearing and continued the matter to March 19, 2026, for completion of the public hearing.

WHEREAS, on March 19, 2026, the Fresno City Council continued the matter to 4 of 5

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June 18, 2026, for completion of the public hearing.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Fresno, based upon the testimony and information presented at the hearing and upon review and consideration of the environmental documentation provided, as follows:

1. The Council finds that after review of the entire record, and with the incorporated mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence in the record to indicate that Plan Amendment Application No. P2 3-00400 will have a significant effect on the environment, and that adoption Recirculated Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH No. 2023020138) dated December 19, 2025 reflects the Council’s independent judgment and analysis;

2. The Council finds the adoption of Plan Amendment Application P23-00400, is in the best interest of the City of Fresno.

3. The Council of the City of Fresno hereby adopts Plan Amendment Application P23-00400, updating the Land Use Map (Figure LU -1) of the Fresno General Plan to incorporate the land use changes proposed in the Central Southeast Specific Plan as shown in Attachment 1 - Proposed Changes to the General Plan Planned Land Use Map. * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF FRESNO ) ss.

CITY OF FRESNO )
I, AMY K. ALLER, Interim City Clerk of the City of Fresno, certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Council of the City of Fresno, at a regular meeting held on the day of 2026.

AYES :

NOES :

ABSENT :

ABSTAIN :

AMY K. ALLER
Interim City Clerk

By:

Deputy Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ANDREW JANZ
City Attorney

By:

Talia Kolluri Date
Assistant City Attorney

Attachment:

Attachment 1 - Proposed Changes to the General Plan Planned Land Use Map Attachment 1
California Ave
W
illow Ave
Hazelwood Blvd
Orange Ave
M
aple Ave
Peach Ave
Chestnut Ave
Pullm
an Ave
Huntington Blvd
Lane Ave
Butler Ave
Cedar Ave
Belmont Ave
Tulare St
Jensen
Church Ave
Sunland Ave
Proposed Land Use Changes in the
Central Southeast Area Specific Plan Area
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Miles
Prepared by the Planning and Development Department Disclaimer:This map is believed to be an accurate representation of the City of Fresno GIS data, however we make no warranties either expressed or implied for correctness of this data. Legend
Proposed Land Use Changes
Commercial  Community
Corridor - Center Mixed Use Residential - Medium Density Residential - Medium High Density Urban Neighborhood
General Plan - Planned Land Use

RESIDENTIAL
Low Density (1-3.5 D.U./acre) Medium Low Density (3.5-6 D.U./acre) Medium Density (5.0-12 D.U./acre) Medium High Density (12-16 D.U./acre)

COMMERCIAL
Community
General

EMPLOYMENT
Office
Light Industrial
Heavy Industrial

MIXED USE
Neighborhood Mixed Use
Corridor/Center Mixed Use

OPEN SPACE
Community Park
Neighborhood Park
Open Space
Ponding Basin
Ponding Basin (Park use)

PUBLIC FACILITIES
Public/Quasi-public Facility Special School
Elementary School
Middle School
College
Fairgrounds
Fire Station
PG & E Substation
Central Southeast Specific Plan City limits
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