The Code Enforcement Division is responsible for the prevention, detection, investigation, and enforcement of violations of statutes or ordinances regulating public health, safety, welfare, public works, business activities and consumer protection, building standards, land use, or municipal affairs. The Division seeks to strike a balance between enforcement and compliance by engaging in a community-oriented approach toward achieving voluntary compliance. Code Enforcement staff use administrative, civil, and criminal remedies to address and resolve code violations.

Studies have shown that communities that have areas of blight and deteriorated properties may eventually see an increase in the amount of crime and a significant decrease in property values. Code Enforcement is the first line of action in making sure that these issues are managed in a responsible and effective way. Through the adoption of property maintenance, fire, and building codes, Code Enforcement works with property owners, tenants, businesses, and interested parties in promoting voluntary compliance of property upkeep, preservation, and improvement. Success in these areas correlates to a higher quality of life, increased property values, less crime, and a better community for all.  

We receive requests for service from a number of sources including internal referrals, outside agencies, and the general public. These complement the proactive inspections that our Code Inspectors do on a daily basis. Reporting party information is confidential and will not be revealed.

There are several ways to report a concern:

1. Call the Community Development Department office at 559-897-5328 and ask to speak with one of our Code Officers.
2. Come into the Community Development Department office and speak to one of our front counter staff:

1401 Draper St

Kingsburg, CA 93631

1. Complete and submit a Report a Concern using our online portal. 

In most cases, you have 10-30 days to either abate the violation or apply for permits to abate the violation; however, the time frame is at the discretion of the Code Officer depending on the severity of the violation. 

After your Concern has been received, Code Enforcement staff strives to perform an initial inspection within 3 business days. We make every effort to respond to each complaint as soon as it is filed as each and every concern is important to us. Concerns are prioritized according to potential health and safety hazards.

Dry and/or overgrown weeds on private property create a fire hazard and detract from the character of our neighborhoods. Weeds are unsightly and create conditions that vermin are attracted to. You may receive a notice as the City of Kingsburg Code Enforcement conducts regular proactive patrols on all lots and alleys to identify these violations. All property owners are required to keep and maintain their properties weed-free.

As a property owner, you are responsible for the cleanliness and upkeep of all easements, abutting rights-of-way, swales, and canal banks attached to your property. This includes the portion of the alleyway attached to your property.

Vehicles may park only in designated parking areas – such as garages or driveways – or legally parked on the street. Vehicles may not park on the lawn or other non-designated parking areas for any period of time. Vehicles may not block any portion of any right-of-way or sidewalk at any time. 

Any abandoned vehicle on the street can be reported to the Kingsburg Police Department at 559-897-4418 or a Customer Service Request can be made here. 

No. The city prohibits the parking of non-operational and/or unregistered vehicles in public view. Vehicles registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles as non-operational are not considered to be registered vehicles for the purpose of the City ordinance and may not be parked in public view.

No. Vehicles shall not be parked in the front yard, side yard, or driveway for the purpose of repair, dismantling, or painting. 

The location of a carport, metal or otherwise, is regulated through both the City’s Zoning Ordinance and adopted Building Codes. Any carport or metal structure (permanent or temporary) must be approved and permitted through the Building Division prior to being installed. There are also requirements for the location depending on the zoning of your property. You can contact the Building Division at 559-897-5328 or send them an email at buildingplanning@cityofkingsburg-ca.gov for questions regarding building a carport on your property. 

In order to keep up property values and keep hazards down, the City does not allow for the storage or accumulation of abandoned objects on a property. This includes abandoned, dismantled, wrecked, inoperable, unlicensed and discarded objects, equipment or appliances such as, but not limited to, vehicles, boats, water heaters, refrigerators, furniture which is not designed for outdoor use, household fixtures, machinery, cans, or containers standing or stored on property or on sidewalks or streets which can be viewed from a public street or walkway, alley, or other public property which items are readily accessible from such places, or which are stored on private property in violation of any other law or ordinance. 

Property owners often give detached garages, sheds, fences, and similar structures a lower maintenance priority than the primary structure on the property; thus, these structures are more frequently in disrepair. Accessory structures in disrepair or in a dilapidated condition detract from a neighborhood’s appearance and vibrancy. This can include fences that are falling down, missing panels, or have rotten structural members. 

No. Code Enforcement is responsible for the prevention, detection, investigation, and enforcement of violations of statutes or ordinances regulating public health, safety, welfare, public works, business activities and consumer protection, building standards, land use, or municipal affairs. The City of Kingsburg encourages tenants and landlords to utilize the resources outlined in this guidebook provided by the State of California Department of Real Estate.  Tenants may also go to this website for further information. 

All businesses are required to obtain and maintain a city business license. Please contact the Community Development department at 559-897-5328 or email buildingplanning@cityofkingsburg-ca.gov to obtain information on a home-based business.

Yes. City codes allow for properties to have a maximum of two yard sales per calendar year. No permit is required.

Unless a property owner has a breeder permit, no premises shall harbor or maintain more than four (4) dogs, and no more than six (6) animals total, including dogs. 

Political signs shall not be erected more than 60 days out from the election to which they pertain. All political signs must be removed within 6 days after the polls close. No political signs are permitted within the city street right-of-way.

Sidewalks and other public right-of-way must be kept clear and unobstructed for all users. Basketball hoops set up on sidewalks create a barrier on the sidewalk that can impede movement for all users. 

Water Regulations English (PDF) (cityofkingsburg-ca.gov)

Call the Code Enforcement Officer who issued the notice. The lower portion of the notice contains the contact information of the issuing Officer. The Code Enforcement Division encourages you to call our office not only if you received a violation, but also to answer any questions you may have regarding your neighborhood. Code Enforcement is here to work with you to ensure that our community will remain attractive to all!

You may appeal the declaration of any public nuisance by a City Code Officer. Your appeal right is included in the notice that is sent and posted on the property. The notice specifies how long you have to submit an appeal after the issuance of the order. All appeals must be applied for using the Code Enforcement Appeal Hearing Request Form and require the payment of a fee. Further information about the Appeal Hearing process can be found on the City’s website.

All City of Kingsburg Municipal Codes can be found on the City’s website.