General Plan Review and Zoning Ordinance Update-Final EIR

The Fresno County Sixth Cycle Housing Element project involves the adoption of an addendum to the previously certified General Plan Review and Zoning Ordinance Update Final Program Environmental Impact Review, with the goal of ensuring compliance with state housing and environmental laws. The project includes the adoption of an Action Plan and minor revisions to the Fresno County Zoning Ordinance, specifically updating residential zone land uses and permit requirements by defining Discretionary, Ministerial, and By-right uses. The environmental review process under CEQA has been completed, with a Notice of Determination issued on April 26, 2023, and the Program Environmental Impact Report certified on February 20, 2024. Findings confirm that the housing element will not result in new or more significant environmental impacts, and existing mitigation measures from prior environmental documents are deemed sufficient. Overriding considerations have been adopted, affirming the project's necessity despite certain unavoidable environmental effects, and mitigation reporting obligations remain in place. The Lead Agency and Project Applicant is Fresno County, with all administrative oversight, inspection, and acceptance responsibilities held by the County’s Department of Public Works and Planning located at 2220 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA. Environmental impact assessments were conducted under the Public Resources Code and CEQA Guidelines, with compliance determined through evaluations of noise, traffic, air quality, and land use impacts. Administrative fees for environmental review applications are established at specified levels, including a $50 county documentary handling fee, though no formal contract line items, pricing schedules, or federal procurement classifications are present. The project is governed by local planning and environmental regulations, with no applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, federal contracting vehicles, or procurement-specific evaluation factors identified. All activities are administered locally, with point of contact Yvette Quiroga, Principal Planner, available for information, and the State Clearinghouse number for the project is 2018031066.