Fresno is an inland city located in California's Central Valley, approximately 150 miles from the Pacific coast. The California Coastal Act and coastal development permit requirements do not apply. There is no local coastal development ordinance. Development near waterways such as the San Joaquin River is subject to environmental review under CEQA and potential permits from the Army Corps of Engineers and California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
As an inland municipality, Fresno has no coastline and is outside the California Coastal Commission's jurisdiction. Projects near the San Joaquin River, Kings River, or other waterways may require Section 404 permits from the Army Corps of Engineers for work in waters of the United States, and Streambed Alteration Agreements from CDFW under Fish and Game Code Section 1602. The City's General Plan includes conservation policies for riparian corridors.
No local coastal development penalties apply. Unpermitted work in federal or state-regulated waterways can result in federal and state enforcement actions including fines and restoration orders.
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