REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JENNIFER CLARK, Director
Planning and Development Department
BY: ADRIENNE ASADOORIAN-GILBERT, Supervising Planner
Planning and Development Department
SUBJECT
Title
***BILL B-43 (Introduced December 5, 2024) (For Adoption) amending Chapter 15 of the Fresno Municipal Code, Sections 15-4907 and 15-5016, relating to modification authority for Conditional Use Permits (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Text Amendment Application No. P24-02419 and related Environmental Finding for Environmental Assessment No. P24-02419, amending Sections 15-4907 and 15-5016 of the Fresno Municipal Code, relating to modification authority for Conditional Use Permits.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Text Amendment Application No. P24-02419 proposes an amendment to Sections 15-4907 (Planning Actions) and 15-5016 (Modification of Permits) of the Fresno Municipal Code to grant authority to the City Council, Planning Commission, and Director of Planning and Development to modify Conditional Use Permits (CUPs). The decision-making body may revoke or modify a CUP if it makes any of the following findings: (1) the approval was obtained by means of fraud or misrepresentation of a material fact; (2) the use, building, or structure has been substantially changed in character or expanded beyond what is set forth in the permit; (3) the use in question has ceased to exist or has been discontinued for one year or more; (4) there is or has been a violation of or failure to observe the terms or conditions of approval of the permit or variance, or the use has been conducted in violation of the provisions of the Code, or any applicable law or regulation; (5) the use to which the permit or variance applies has been conducted in a manner detrimental to the public safety, health, and welfare, or so as to be a nuisance.
BACKGROUND
On August 1, 2024, the Director of Planning and Development initiated Text Amendment Application No. P...
Click here for full text