City overview

Fresno, CA

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Population 542,000 · Fresno County · Zoning code effective Feb 2026

Verified from Fresno Municipal Code (Feb 2026)

Zones

Business types

Mixed-use

Overlays

Residential zones

R-1 · Single-family residentialR-2 · Low-density multi-familyR-3 · Medium-density multi-familyR-M · Mobile home residential

Commercial zones

NMX · Neighborhood mixed-useCMX · Corridor/center mixed-useRMX · Regional mixed-use

Employment zones

Employment districtsHeavy industrial

Special districts

DTN · Downtown neighborhoodsDTG · Downtown generalDTC · Downtown coreTower District Specific Plan overlay

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Cannabis snapshot

21 retail permits — ~7 open, 4% tax, 800 ft buffers, competitive scoring

Retail storefront

21/21

Limited

Cultivation/distribution/manufacturing

null/16

Available

Testing laboratory

OPEN

Closed

21 retail permits awarded (14 initial + 7 by council resolution). Only ~7 currently operating — most still in construction/permitting. 800 ft buffer from schools, daycare, youth centers, and other dispensaries (§9-3307). 4% retail tax. Competitive scoring process with 100+ applicants. Social equity program active. Hours: 6 AM–10 PM. Located in Commercial, Employment, or Downtown zones.

4% retail gross receipts · 1% distribution · $6/sf cultivation + State 15% excise + ~8.35% sales tax · CCB Permit via Office of Cannabis Oversight · Competitive scoring (1,600 points)

Application fee $7,920 (waived for social equity) · Permit fee $19,798

Data from municipal code and CA Dept. of Cannabis Control where applicable. Verify with city planning before proceeding.

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