Delano, CA Parking Rules: Driveway Rules (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.
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.
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Sources & Official References
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