OLD FIG

Unlike the situation in 1947, Old Fig Garden is no longer at the northern edge of the City of Fresno. We are an unincorporated area of the County surrounded by a growing city. As a result of that new status, the challenges to the neighborhood as it ages have changed. Over the years there have been attempts to annex our area into the City of Fresno. On balance, annexation has been regarded by our residents as providing few benefits to the neighborhood; and our members have generally opposed those attempts... There have also been repeated efforts to alter the zoning designations of property, particularly at the boundaries of the neighborhood and along the more heavily traveled streets. The Association has worked successfully with the County and City to resist commercial incursions and maintain the residential zoning of our area. Increasing traffic through the area has put pressure on our roads. We have faced efforts to widen both Maroa and Ashlan. While recognizing the need to keep..

Primary location: Fresno United States