Community & Economic Development

The Community and Economic Development Department guides and facilitates projects and development activities within the City to provide a standard of development that preserves residents' health, safety, general welfare, and quality of life.

The department collaborates with the Madera County Economic Development Commission. Visit their website for more information.

Click HERE to view available properties in Chowchilla maintained by the Madera County Economic Development. The EDC is solely responsible for the listed content.

Zoning Ordinance

The Chowchilla Zoning Ordinance delineates the City into residential, commercial, and industrial development zones. The ordinance regulates the location of various types of land uses and outlines other development requirements such as maximum building heights, building setback requirements, the intensity of use, and required off-street parking. Contact the Community and Economic Development Department for more information about the Chowchilla Zoning Ordinance.

Downtown Design Guidelines

The community wishes to support and enhance the unique character of Downtown Chowchilla. Property owners and developers will be expected to fit their new construction and renovation projects into the existing fabric with sensitivity to their surroundings and a recognition that the sum of the whole is more important than any single building or use. The City of Chowchilla, through the efforts of community members, has enabled elected officials and City staff to prepare a plan that will serve and reflect the best interests of the community. Downtown Design Guidelines

Subdivision Ordinance

The division of land within the city limits is regulated by the Chowchilla Subdivision Ordinance and the State of California Subdivision Map Act. The division of a parcel of land into two or more parcels is considered a subdivision and is subject to compliance with the Chowchilla Subdivision Ordinance. Information on the process and requirements for subdividing land may be obtained from the Community and Economic Development Department.

Weed Abatement

Code enforcement coordinates the weed abatement program each spring. Property owners are notified to remove weeds, trash, and other material that constitutes a fire hazard. If a property owner fails to respond, the City performs the weed abatement through a private contractor and assesses the property owner for the incurred costs.

For Code Enforcement Information, call (559) 665-8600 Ext. 525

Weed Abatement Resolution & Timeline

Administrative Citations

The City of Chowchilla may find cause to issue an Administrative Citation due to possible municipal code violations. Visit the Administrative Citations page for more information.