Wildfire Zones: Bakersfield vs Delano
How do wildfire zones rules compare between Bakersfield, CA and Delano, CA?
Delano has fewer restrictions than Bakersfield.
Bakersfield, CA
Kern County
Portions of northeast and eastern Bakersfield bordering the Kern foothills fall within CAL FIRE's Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, triggering Chapter 7A building code requirements for new construction and 100-foot defensible space under PRC §4291. Most of the urban core falls outside mapped hazard zones.
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Kern County
Delano lies on the western edge of the Tehachapi foothills; CAL FIRE maps portions of eastern Kern County as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ). Properties in a VHFHSZ must maintain 100 feet of defensible space under Public Resources Code §4291.
View full Delano rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bakersfield | Delano |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| State Code | - | Cal. Public Resources Code §4291 |
| Defensible Space | - | 100 feet around structures |
| Enforcer | - | CAL FIRE / Kern County Fire |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Bakersfield FAQ
Delano FAQ
Is all of Delano in a VHFHSZ?
No — most of incorporated Delano is in the Central Valley flats; only east-foothill outskirts are in a VHFHSZ.
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