Begin process of review to de-politicize our planning process. Give Development Department and Planning Commission more flexibility and authority for creative solutions to zoning and multi-use. Instant Internet permits where applicable e. Evaluate Development Department status as an Enterprise Department Sprawl, leapfrog development, and poor planning are very popular words these days in Fresno. We must establish the rules by which our growth will occur and then have everyone, including the City, abide by them. It is important too that as development of areas continues, the building community and the city must listen and address the concerns of the residents who will be affected by the project.
People choose to live in an area for many reasons.
Financial ability, safety, quality of the schools and the opportunity for increased home values are all critical factors in the decision of which home to buy. These market forces create the basic demand for homes. If changes to what the market is currently demanding is going to occur, improvements must be made to these critical factors throughout Fresno. Fresno is going to grow. It is up to us to decide what kind of city we will become.