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Fresno County has a Development Services first stop
Fresno County points land-use and planning questions through Public Works and Planning's Development Services pages.
For county property in Fresno County, start with Development Services. It sits inside Public Works and Planning. Its menu splits three jobs that are easy to mix up.
Planning and Land Use handles land-use forms, lot splits, and county plans. Building and Safety handles building-code permits and checks the work. Development Engineering handles grading, drains, and flood questions. One project may need more than one desk.
First check whether the address is inside Fresno, Clovis, or another city. If it is, start with that city. If it is outside city lines, use county Development Services. Bring the address or parcel number. Tell staff what you hope to do. Ask for the zone and any local plan before you pick a form. Use the separate contact for zoning, current planning, policy work, or engineering.
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Reviewed July 22, 2026
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