Land Use Appeals

Appeals of the Planning Commission's actions (Land Use Appeals) are filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.

  • Appeals must be filed within 15 days from the date of the Planning Commission’s decision.
  • Appeals must include specific information on the reasons for the appeal.
  • A filing fee of $555.11* is due at the time an appeal is submitted. Acceptable forms of payment include cash, checks, or money orders made payable to the County of Fresno. Credit/debit card payments are not accepted.
     *effective July 1, 2026, the filing fee will increase to $571.76 for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year
  • Appeals are presented at public hearings before the Board of Supervisors.

Land Use Appeal forms are available via the link below or may be obtained at the Office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.

Land Use Appeal Form

Appeals must be submitted with the appropriate filing fee by mail or in person to:

Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Hall of Records
2281 Tulare Street, Room 301
Fresno, CA 93721

Appeals are not accepted by e-mail or fax.

All appeals are scheduled by the Development Services Division of the Department of Public Works & Planning. For questions about the appeals process or the status of an appeal, please contact the Development Services Division at (559) 600-4497.

 

Helpful Links:
Procedural Rules Governing the Conduct of Planning, Zoning, and Subdivision Hearings(PDF, 225KB)

   

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