The Delano Code Enforcement Officer addresses structural conditions posing public danger, building code violations, unpermitted construction, illegal dumping, liquid waste, zoning violations, abandoned vehicles, and occupied RVs as public nuisances.
Property maintenance standards are enforced under the California State Housing Law (H&S Code §17920), the California Building/Housing Code, and Delano's zoning ordinances. Violations are addressed under DC §20.1.40 enforcement provisions with administrative citations issued under §20.1.50 General Penalty.
Administrative citations start at $100 for first offense; second offense $200; third and subsequent $500 under Cal. Gov't Code §53069.4.
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Delano has not adopted a specific leaf-blower ordinance. Use of gas-powered leaf blowers is regulated through the 65 dB(A) CNEL noise standard (DC §20.10.180...
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Delano Development Code §20.10.90.2.b requires walls for screening commercial and industrial activities and for sound attenuation as a condition of approval ...
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Outdoor burning of agricultural and yard waste in Delano is regulated by SJVAPCD Rule 4103 (Open Burning), which requires permits and prohibits burning on de...
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Many Kern County cities maintain a juvenile (under-18) curfew under state authority (Cal. Welfare & Institutions Code §625.5). Delano follows this general pa...
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Patio covers and carports attached to a residence may extend into a required rear or interior side yard under Delano Development Code §20.10.30.1.b, subject ...
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Delano sits in the heart of Kern County agriculture (grapes, almonds, citrus). Agricultural operations on the city edge are subject to San Joaquin Valley Air...
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