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Community Development Department
1733 9th Street
Reedley, CA 93654
Phone: (559)637-4200 – Option 3
Fax: (559) 637-2139
Planning Division Email: Ellen Moore
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Comprehensive Update to the City of Reedley Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations
WELCOME
The City of Reedley is excited to announce that it is conducting a comprehensive update to the Reedley Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations. The City initiated this update to refine the current Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations, address changes to State law, increase housing supply, consider changing community needs and opportunities, and ensure consistency with the 2030 General Plan. This effort will enable the City to implement best practices to ensure the Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations meet the needs of the community now, and in the future.
The success of this planning effort will depend in part on input from the community to fully identify the community’s needs and expectations for development, building, and subdivision regulations. There will be many opportunities to participate in this update process. As this project progresses, this page will be your primary source for information related to the Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations Update, including project documents and news on upcoming public outreach opportunities.
PUBLIC REVIEW DRAFT - APRIL 2024
WHAT IS A ZONING CODE?
The purpose of the zoning code is to specify which uses are allowed on a given property, establish development standards, and implement the policies of the City’s General Plan. The Zoning Code classifies land by category or district (i.e., residential, commercial, industrial, agriculture). By classifying land by these broad categories, the City can assign specific development standards (i.e., parcel size, building height, yard setbacks, parking, landscaping), to maintain compatible and consistent development within a given area. These standards emphasize the importance of the interaction between structures, site layouts, public spaces, and neighboring development.
As required by State law, the Reedley Zoning Code includes allowed land uses and development standards linked to and consistent with General Plan goals, policies, and programs. It is through this link that the land uses, and development standards implement the General Plan and establish the basis for project approvals.
WHAT ARE SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS?
While zoning regulations address the type and density of development allowed within a community, subdivision regulations control the pattern of development—the way land is divided up to accommodate land uses and supporting infrastructure such as roads and utilities. Subdivision regulations are meant to ensure that the division of land into smaller units results in parcels that are useable and safe and reflect the physical characteristics of the site.
Reedley 2023-2031 Housing Element
A Housing Element is a state required element of a City’s General Plan. The Housing Element must be updated every eight (8) years and includes goals, objectives, policies, and implementation programs that address the maintenance, preservation, improvement, and development of housing in city limits. In addition, the Housing Element Update identifies sites appropriate for the development of multifamily housing. The Housing Element Update also includes other amendments necessary to comply with recent changes in State law.
In California it is typical for each city or county to prepare and maintain its own separate general plan and housing element. However, Fresno County and 14 of the 15 cities in Fresno County, with the help of the Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG), are preparing a Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element for the sixth round of housing element updates. The Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element represents an innovative approach to meeting State Housing Element law and coordinating resources to address the region’s housing needs.
The regional component includes regional outreach efforts (Section 1), a Regional Housing Needs Assessment (Section 2), Regional Fair Housing Analysis (Section 3), Regional Opportunities for Residential (Section 4), Regional Housing Constraints (Section 5), and Regional Goals and Policies (Section 6). Appendix 1L includes city-specific sections, including the review of the previous Housing Element, Sites Inventory, Housing Constraints, a Local Fair Housing Assessment, and Goals, Policies, and Programs.
2nd Submittal Draft
Subsequent Draft – February 2024 – Minor Revisions
The City of Reedley’s 2023-2031 Housing Element is scheduled to be presented to the Reedley Planning Commission on March 21, 2024 at 5:00 pm and the City Council of the City of Reedley on April 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Reedley Council Chambers, 845 G Street. See below for the public hearing notice. The Housing Element includes local sections and a set of regional sections that are contained in the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element. The local sections have been revised as of February 27, 2024. New revisions are shown in tracked changes and highlighted in blue in the version of the local Reedley file that shows revised text.
Subsequent Draft – February 2024
The City of Reedley’s 2023-2031 Housing Element includes local sections and a set of regional sections that are contained in the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element. The local sections have been revised as of February 9, 2024. New revisions are shown in tracked changes and highlighted in blue in the version of the local Reedley file that shows revised text.
Revisions – January 2024
The City of Reedley’s 2023-2031 Housing Element includes local sections and a set of regional sections that are contained in the Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element. The local sections have been revised as of January 19, 2024. New revisions are shown in tracked changes and highlighted in green in the version of the local Reedley file that shows revised text.
November 2023
The City of Reedley received comments from HCD in a letter on August 23, 2023, and revised the Housing Element in response to those comments. The revised draft was posted on the City website on November 21, 2023. Revisions since the HCD letter in the tracked change version of the Housing Element are shown tracked and highlighted in yellow.
Revised HCD Submittal Draft, August 2023
The City of Reedley received informal comments from HCD on
July 19, 2023, and revised the Housing Element in response to those comments. HCD will provide a letter to the City by August 23, 2023. The letter will provide comments about any additional needed revisions.
Public Review Draft, May 2023
The City of Reedley posted the Public Review Draft Housing Element on April 18, 2023, and submitted it to HCD for its initial 90-day review on May 25, 2023.
For more information, please visit the Fresno COG page at https://fresnomjhe.com/
City of Reedley Staff Contact: Ellen Moore, City Planner ellen.moore@reedley.ca.gov
Environmental Assessment No. 2020-15 (City of Reedley Manning Ave. Annexation 2020-01 Project)
The City of Reedley has conducted an environmental analysis for the above project. The project has been determined to be a subsequent project that is not fully within the scope of the certified Program Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2010031106) prepared for the Reedley General Plan 2030 Update (GPU). Therefore, the City of Reedley, as the lead agency, proposes to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project.
Additional information on the proposed project, including a copy of the proposed environmental findings, may be obtained from the City of Reedley, Community Development Department, City Hall, 1733 Ninth Street, Reedley, California 93654 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM). Electronic copies can be obtained by e-mailing ellen.moore@reedley.ca.gov
Environmental Assessment No. 2021-9 (General Plan Amendment Application No. 2021-1 and Change of Zone Application No. 2021-1 (Ordinance No. 2021-005))
The City of Reedley, as the Lead Agency, adopted an Addendum to the City of Reedley Certified Program Environmental Impact Report, prepared for the Reedley General Plan Update 2030, assessing the environmental effects of General Plan Amendment Application No. 2021-1 and Change of Zone Application No. 2021-1 (Ordinance No. 2021-005).
Additional information on the proposed project, including a copy of the proposed environmental findings, may be obtained from the City of Reedley, Community Development Department, City Hall, 1733 Ninth Street, Reedley, California 93654 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM).
Farmland Preservation Program
The City of Reedley is currently developing a Farmland Preservation Program (FPP) to ensure that our community’s agricultural prominence is maintained into the future, preserving both our economic stability as well as our Fruit Basket Legacy. Additional activities associated with the program will be updated on this page.
Please complete the Reedley Farmland Preservation Program Survey by visiting:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N7N5L86
The program’s first public workshop was held on November 14, 2019 during a special meeting of the Planning Commission.
Contact Rob Terry, City of Reedley Community Development Director at (559) 637-4200 x 286 or via e-mail at rob.terry@reedley.ca.gov if you have any questions, would like additional information, or if you would like to be added to this program’s mailing list.
Environmental Assessment No. 2019-6 (Fino Estates)
The City of Reedley, as the Lead Agency, adopted an Addendum to the City of Reedley Certified Program Environmental Impact Report, prepared for the Reedley General Plan Update 2030, assessing the environmental effects of Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 6267 (Fino Estates).
Additional information on the proposed project, including a copy of the proposed environmental findings, may be obtained from the City of Reedley, Community Development Department, City Hall, 1733 Ninth Street, Reedley, California 93654 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM).
Environmental Assessment No. 2018-18 (Buttonwillow-Duff Annexation)
The City of Reedley, as the Lead Agency, adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration assessing the environmental effects of Annexation Application No. 2018-1, Ordinance No. 2019-002 (Pre-Zone Application No. 2018-1), and Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map No. 6229 (Rancho Vista Project)
Additional information on the proposed project, including a copy of the proposed environmental findings, may be obtained from the City of Reedley, Community Development Department, City Hall, 1733 Ninth Street, Reedley, California 93654 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM).
Environmental Assessment No. 2017-1 - (Frankwood-South Annexation)
The City of Reedley, as the Lead Agency, proposes to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the purpose of assessing the environmental effects of Annexation Application No. 2017-1, General Plan Amendment Application No. 2017-1, Change of Zone Application No. 2017-1, and Tentative Subdivision Map No. 6178 (Frankwood Commons).
Additional information on the proposed project, including a copy of the proposed environmental findings, may be obtained from the City of Reedley, Community Development Department, City Hall, 1733 Ninth Street, Reedley, California 93654 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM).
Environmental Assessment No. 2017-7 (Manning-Buttonwillow Annexation)
The City of Reedley, as the Lead Agency, adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for Annexation Application No. 2017-2, Pre-Zone Application No. 2017-2, and Site Plan Review Application No. 2017-3 (Manning-Buttonwillow Annexation).
Additional information on the proposed project, including a copy of the proposed environmental findings, may be obtained from the City of Reedley, Community Development Department, City Hall, 1733 Ninth Street, Reedley, California 93654 during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM).
Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional 2015-2023 Housing Element
California Housing Element law requires every jurisdiction to prepare and adopt a housing element as part of general plans. In California it is typical for each city or county to prepare and maintain its own separate general plan and housing element. However, Fresno County and 12 of the 15 cities in Fresno County, with the help of the Fresno Council of Governments (FCOG), are preparing a Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element for the fifth round of housing element updates. The Fresno County Multi-Jurisdictional Housing Element represents an innovative approach to meeting State Housing Element law and coordinating resources to address the region’s housing needs.
For more information, please visit the Fresno COG page at http://www.fresnocog.org/multi-jurisdictional-housing-element
Update of Development Impact Fees
Resources
General Plan 2030
A general plan is a community’s blueprint for future development and acts as the foundation for land use decisions made by the Planning Commission and City Council. The general plan document includes a description of a community’s development goals and policies that are implemented through other documents, such as zoning ordinances and specific plans.
California State law requires cities to adopt a general plan that addresses land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, safety, noise and the general needs of the city. These subject areas are known as “elements”.
General Plan 2030 Update Work Implementation Plan
2008-2015 Housing Element
General Plan 2030 Document
Environmental Impact Report Links
Environmental Impact Report Document (SCH No. 2010031106)
Zoning Code Update
A general plan is a community’s blueprint for future development and acts as the foundation for land use decisions made by the Planning Commission and City Council. The general plan document includes a description of a community’s development goals and policies that are implemented through other documents, such as zoning ordinances and specific plans.
Zoning Code Update Links
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Date adopted: January 22, 2019
Date adopted: October 9, 2018
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Date adopted: June 26, 2018
Date adopted: September 23, 2014
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City of Reedley
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