Clovis, California Zoning Map
Zoning, overlays and hazards on every parcel — and an answer to what the code actually lets you build. Compiled from current zoning data for all 38 districts.
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Zoning
- District code & full name
- Category & ordinance article
- Parcel boundary & APN
- All 38 districts mapped
Use classes, resolved
- Read per zoning district
Building controls
- Maximum building height
- Floor area ratio (FAR)
- Front setback
- Side setback
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Where uses are permitted in Clovis
Share of Clovis's zoned land where each use is permitted.
- Single-family
- 71.98%
- Multi-family
- 17.82%
- ADU
- 65.48%
- Retail
- 14.05%
- Eating & drinking
- 13.73%
- Office
- 13.73%
- Hotel / motel
- 9.46%
- Industrial
- 2.42%
- Storage & warehouses
- 87.72%
Clovis, California Zoning Districts: What Do They Mean?
Zoning districts are areas regulated by specific laws that determine land use, building types, and development rules. Each district below shows its zone type and which uses it permits.
| Zone Code | Category | Permitted Uses | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
C-1 Commercial Neighborhood | Commercial |
| 28.3 ac | Standards & uses → |
C-2 Commercial Community | Commercial |
| 568.5 ac | Standards & uses → |
C-3 Commercial Downtown | Commercial |
| 60 ac | Standards & uses → |
C-M Commercial Light Manufacturing | Mixed |
| 274.2 ac | Standards & uses → |
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Where can I build multifamily in Clovis?
6 of 38 districts permit multifamily - by right, conditionally, or by variance.
Run it →Which sites allow a warehouse?
3 industrial districts (M-1, M-2, M-P) with height and access limits.
Run it →Are ADUs allowed in Clovis?
Allowed statewide under California law, subject to local development standards.
Run it →What does C-1 actually permit?
The full standards for one district, read straight from the source.
Run it →What should developers know about Clovis zoning?
Clovis is a fast-growing Fresno-County city in the central San Joaquin Valley, and its 38-district zoning map reads like a textbook of suburban single-family expansion. The Single Family Residential (R-1) district dominates at roughly 4,043 acres, with a deep bench of size- and density-specific variants - R-1-7500 (about 3,085 acres), R-1-8500, R-1-9500, the planned R-1-PRD (about 926 acres), and a medium-density R-1-MD - that together form the overwhelming majority of the city's land. This is a master-planned, subdivision-driven market built around detached housing on a graduated ladder of lot sizes, several of which tie into Research and Technology Park (R-T) overlays for employment-adjacent development.
For developers, the city pairs that residential base with a substantial commercial and industrial framework. Commercial activity runs across Neighborhood (C-1), Community (C-2, about 569 acres), Downtown (C-3), Administrative and Professional Office (C-P, about 338 acres), Commercial Recreation (C-R), and a large Planned Commercial Center (P-C-C) district near 467 acres. Industrial land spans Light Manufacturing (M-1, about 345 acres), Heavy Manufacturing (M-2), Industrial Park (M-P), and a Commercial Light Manufacturing (C-M) district. Multifamily product is steered into R-2 Multifamily Medium Density (roughly 934 acres) and R-2-A, while a Mixed Use (M-U) district and a very large Public Facilities (P-F) district of about 1,204 acres round out the map. Building controls include FAR, density, coverage, height, lot width, and front, side, and rear setbacks. This is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice - verify with the local planning department before acquisition.
Clovis zoning: frequently asked questions
What makes Clovis a single-family-dominated market?
The single-family designations are the backbone of the city: R-1 covers roughly 4,043 acres and R-1-7500 another 3,085, with additional variants like R-1-8500, R-1-9500, and the planned R-1-PRD adding hundreds more. Together they make detached, subdivision-style housing the dominant product type and define Clovis as a master-planned suburban growth market.
Where is multifamily development directed in Clovis?
Multifamily is concentrated in the R-2 Multifamily Medium Density district, which covers roughly 934 acres, along with the R-2-A variant near 200 acres. There is also a Multifamily Mobile Home Park (M-H-P) district and a Mixed Use (M-U) district, so apartment and attached-housing programs should target the R-2 family and M-U rather than the extensive R-1 zones.
What do the R-T (Research and Technology Park) overlays signal?
Several residential districts carry an R-T pairing - for example R-1-7500/R-T and R-1-AH/R-T - tying neighborhoods to a Research and Technology Park concept. This reflects the city's effort to co-locate housing with employment and tech-oriented uses, which can matter for developers planning live-work or jobs-adjacent residential projects.
How robust is the commercial and industrial zoning for employment uses?
Clovis offers a full commercial spectrum - Neighborhood (C-1), Community (C-2, about 569 acres), Downtown (C-3), office-focused C-P (about 338 acres), and a large Planned Commercial Center (P-C-C) near 467 acres - plus industrial options in Light Manufacturing (M-1, about 345 acres), Heavy Manufacturing (M-2), and Industrial Park (M-P). That range supports everything from neighborhood retail to distribution and light manufacturing.
Can ADUs add density within Clovis's R-1 neighborhoods?
Given how much of Clovis is single-family R-1 and its variants, California's ADU and junior-ADU laws are the most accessible tool for adding units on existing lots without rezoning. Design, setback, and lot-width controls still apply per parcel, so confirm the specific R-1 sub-designation and its standards with the planning department before assuming an ADU will pencil.
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Zoning data is pre-development intelligence, not legal advice. Verify with the Clovis planning department before acquisition or design.