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Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Hanford, CA (2026)

2 verified zoning overlays & bonuses rules for Hanford, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Density Bonus Law

Hanford, California implements the state density bonus law locally: qualifying affordable and senior housing projects can get extra density plus concessions, but only through a formal review and a recorded regulatory agreement.

Hanford Housing Density Bonus Rules

Some Restrictions

Hanford Municipal Code § 17.50.210

The purpose and intent of this section is to implement Chapter 4.3 Density Bonuses and Other Incentives, Section 65915, et seq., of the California Government Code, as amended, for the development of affordable housing and senior housing developments, which are incorporated herein by this reference. B. This section shall apply to residential projects providing moderate, low and very low incom...

Downtown Design Guide

New construction on commercial buildings in Hanford's downtown historic district must match the height, materials, and facade proportions of neighboring historic buildings under the Historic Overlay Zone design criteria.

Hanford Downtown Historic District Design Standards

Significant Restrictions

Hanford Municipal Code § 17.48.150(D)

New buildings should be constructed to within 10% of the average height of the existing adjacent buildings. The maximum height of any new building should be 50 feet. The minimum height should be 20 feet. Sidewalk level commercial spaces should have a minimum ceiling height of 10 feet from the floor. 5. Brick is the preferred exterior material for new construction. The color and texture shoul...

Looking for Kings County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Hanford city rules.

Zoning Overlays & Bonuses in Kings County