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Delano, CA Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Code
Delano DC §20.13.20.12
Min One-Car Driveway
10 feet wide
Min Two-Car Driveway
16 feet wide

Summary

Delano Development Code §20.13.20.12 prohibits parking any vehicle on an unpaved portion of a front yard setback, or on a paved area not designated as an access corridor (driveway), in any residential zone.

No vehicle, as defined in section 20.1.190 (Definitions) of this Title, shall be permitted to be parked on any unpaved portion of a front yard setback area, or on any paved portion of a front yard setback area not designated as an access corridor (driveway) to an on-site parking facility (car port or garage) on any lot located in a residentially zoned district in the City.

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Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.

Full Breakdown

Driveways for single-family homes must be at least 10 feet wide for a one-car garage and 16 feet wide for a two-car garage (DC §20.13.60.7.b(1)). Abandoned or unused driveway approaches in the public right-of-way must be removed and replaced with curb, gutter, and sidewalk at the owner's expense. Front-yard lawn parking is one of the most-cited code-enforcement violations in residential Delano.

Violations & Fines

Administrative citations under the City's code-enforcement process; abatement may include towing under Cal. Vehicle Code §22651.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park on my lawn for a party?
No: the code makes no event exception for residential lots; only the paved access corridor counts.

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