Madera County Studies 1.12-Million-Square-Foot Pistacchio Business Park Near Avenue 18½

MADERA COUNTY — November 7, 2026. An applicant is seeking land-use changes for the proposed Pistacchio Business Park, an eight-building light-industrial development near Avenue 18½ and Road 22.

How large is the proposal?

Environmental documents describe approximately 1,119,612 square feet of building footprint on roughly 59 acres. The preliminary mix would include warehouse operations and other light-industrial activities, with warehousing making up about 37% and other uses about 63%. The applicant’s filing estimates 80 jobs, which is a projection, not an employment result.

Rezoning would be required

The property currently has an Agricultural Exclusive designation and an ARE-40 zoning classification. The developer seeks an amendment to allow light-industrial and business-park uses. County officials must consider the proposal’s compatibility with land use, transportation, water and other environmental conditions.

How residents can comment

The state notice of preparation opened an environmental review window from October 26 through November 24. Residents concerned about traffic, farmland conversion or infrastructure should review the project documents and direct comments to county planning staff within the announced period. No final project approval or construction start date is established by this notice.

Source: California State Clearinghouse / CEQAnet project filing, October–November 2026.

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