Special Events & Permits in Fresno County, CA (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Fresno County, California.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Fresno County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Park Event Permits

Reserving a Fresno County park or picnic area for a group gathering requires a permit from the director of public works and planning under Code Section 13.16.040(B). Reservations run first-come, first-served; groups of 25 or more post a cleanup deposit, and Section 13.16.040(C) adds a separate use fee due 60 days before the event.

Fresno County Park Facility Reservation Permit

Some Restrictions

Fresno County Code § 13.16.040(B)

B.Persons desiring to reserve park and picnicking facilities must obtain a permit therefor from the director of public works and planning or designee or a member of his staff who may assign and reserve particular areas therefor on a first-come, first-serve basis. It is unlawful for any person other than those designated in the permit to occupy any areas so assigned when signs making known such ...

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Street Fair Rules

Fresno County requires a Temporary Use Permit before any fair, festival, carnival, swap meet or similar event can operate in the unincorporated county. Section 858.5.050 caps these events at 10 consecutive days, or five two-day weekends, per 12-month period, and Section 858.5.060 requires the application at least 180 days before the event with notice mailed to neighbors within 300 feet.

Fresno County Street Fair and Festival Permits

Significant Restrictions

Fresno County Zoning Ordinance § 858.5.050

858.5.050 - Allowed Temporary Uses The following limited duration temporary uses are allowed, if not already listed as a by-right or by-right value-added use in the underlying Zone District, subject to the issuance of a Temporary Use Permit, and only when conducted on non-residentially zoned properties and in compliance with Section 858.5.090 (Conditions of Approval), below. B. Events. 1. Am...

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Special Events & Permits by City in Fresno County

2 cities in Fresno County have their own special events & permits rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

FresnoPop. 542,107

7 verified rules • Block Party Permits, Parade Permits

ClovisPop. 120,124

5 verified rules • Block Party Permits, Parade Permits

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