Conditional Use Permit Application No. P25-02582 & Planned Development Permit Application No. P25-02715

The City of Fresno Planning and Development Department has issued a Notice of Exemption on July 10, 2026, for Conditional Use Permit Application No. P25-02582 and Planned Development Permit Application No. P25-02715. This project, located at 480 North Teilman Avenue in Fresno, California, is designed to support the operational expansion of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo Corporation. The scope of work includes the construction of a 17,000 square foot maintenance building, two 1,000 square foot greenhouses, three solar carports totaling approximately 10,472 square feet, and a 1.0-acre outdoor storage laydown yard. Additional site improvements include parking areas, trash enclosures, drive-approaches, screening walls, and landscaping. The project is granted a categorical exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15332/Class 32, as it is consistent with applicable plans and zoning on a site under five acres surrounded by urban uses. Environmental assessments indicate the development will not significantly impact traffic, noise, air quality, water quality, or biological resources, and it can be served by existing utilities. Compliance is required under the Fresno Municipal Code and San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District standards. The project is managed by the City of Fresno with the Fresno Chaffee Zoo Corporation as the responsible party for implementation.