A written construction permit shall be obtained from the enforcing agency prior to the erection, construction, reconstruction, installation, moving or alteration of any building or structure. 

Drinking water chlorination is the addition of chlorine to drinking water systems. It is the most common type of drinking water disinfection. Disinfection kills bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that cause disease and immediate illness. Chlorine is effective and continues to keep the water safe as it travels from the well sites to the consumer's tap.

Yes. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) limits the amount of chlorine in drinking water to levels that are safe for human consumption. The levels of chlorine used for drinking water disinfection are unlikely to cause long-term health effects. Chlorine levels up to 4 milligrams per liter or 4 parts per million (ppm) are considered safe in drinking water. The City of Kingsburg’s goal is to maintain a level between .5ppm and 1.25ppm. Dialysis patients should contact their health care providers for more information about increased chlorine levels in their drinking water. Fish and reptile owners should also take necessary precautions.

The City has been working towards chlorination for few years. The volatile organic compound (VOC) 1,2,3-trichlopropane (TCP) has been detected in three of the city’s seven water wells. The best available technology to adequately remove 1,2,3-TCP from drinking water is granulated active carbon (GAC). Granulated active carbon is not a new treatment technology, but rather an effective and tested technology that has been used for decades. The use of GAC requires chlorination.

The City water system is maintained by City Water Department staff. Water Department Staff members are State Certified Water Operators. Well sites are checked daily and water samples from each well site are tested weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually for different contaminants as required by the California State Water Resources Control Board- Division of Drinking Water. Water samples are submitted to an independent lab for analysis and the results are shared with the State Water Board Division of Drinking Water.

The City annually publishes a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), and it is mailed with your utility bill each year in July. The City website is also a great resource for water related information along with the following sites: http://ca-kingsburg.civicplus.com/213/Water https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/ https://www.epa.gov/standards-water-body-health/what-are-water-quality-standards

http://ca-kingsburg.civicplus.com/213/Water

https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/

https://www.epa.gov/standards-water-body-health/what-are-water-quality-standards

If you have any questions, please call the Kingsburg Water Department at 559-897-1066 or email pwinfo@cityofkingsburg-ca.gov.

Proposition 218, or the “Right to Vote on Taxes Act”, was approved by California state voters in November 1996. The Act amended the California constitution to require local governments to follow certain procedures when they impose fees for certain kinds of services in order to ensure that they are subject to voter approval.  Prop 218 is a tool designed to provide greater public involvement in the rate setting process.

Over the last few years the Solid Waste fund  has been operating in a deficit. The Solid Waste fund should be self supported by the rates.  The The proposed rates were carefully determined by a third party contactor who conducted a rate study and  considered the proposed disposal rates, operating and maintenance cost, increased cost due to SB1383  and additional street sweeping cost. If the rate is approved the first rate change would take place in September of 2022. Subsequent rate increase will take effect July 1 of 2023, 2024, 2025, & 2026.  

The last rate increase was in 2009.

You may mail or hand deliver a signed protest form to the City Clerk, 1401 Draper Street, until the close of the public hearing on August 3 , 2022. You have the right to submit a protest for each property serviced by the City's franchise solid  waste hauler and/or street sweeping contractor .  Resolution No. 2022-28 establishes the City’s procedures for the submission and tabulation of Prop 218 protests.

(1) State that the identified property owner is in opposition to the proposed increases to the solid waste rates;

(2) Provide the location of the identified parcel (by street address or assessor’s parcel number (APN);

(3) Include the printed name and original, wet signature of the property owner submitting the protest;

(4) Date the protest was signed; and

(5) Certification by the named property owner that the contents of the protest are true and correct.

Your signed protest may also be delivered/ dropped off  in a sealed envelope and have “Attn: Protest Solid Waste Rate Increase "written on the outside in order to properly identify and account for the vote.

The  notice and protest  form will be mailed to you separately from your June utility bill. The protest forms  are due by end of the public hearing on August 3, 2022. 6pm- 1401 Draper Street -City Council Chamber. 

No, Proposition 218 requires a written protest with a signature. You can voice your opinion on the Prop 218 rates ,but in order your protest to count you have the right to  submit a written protest for each property with Solid Waste or Street Sweeping services. The notice and form will be mailed in June and can be downloaded here. 

If you do not wish to oppose the proposed rate adjustments, no action is necessary. By not submitting a protest form, you are showing your support for the rate adjustments. You may also attend the public hearing on August 3 2022,  to voice your support. The public hearing will be held a regular Council Meeting - 1401 Draper Street at 6pm. 

If passed, the new solid waste service charges will go into effect for all residential and business customers starting with the September 2022 utility bill. 

You can download the Proposition 218 notice here.

The rate increase is needed to cover the current cost of of service for all solid waste customers as  we are currently operating on a deficit.   The increase is also needed to cover the cost of  expand  services offered by Mid Valley Disposal to comply with  SB 1383 ,  and to cover cost of operations and maintenance. Street Sweeping will also  expanded to currently un-serviced  public areas in addition to increased cost for the disposal of the street sweeping refuse.  Without these rate increases, much need infrastructure maintenance and improvements city wide could be impacted as the increased cost would be covered by the general fund , this method of operating is not sustainable and could lead reduced levels of service. 

The rates will remain in effect indefinitely or until new rates are proposed and another Prop 218 protest hearing is held.

A concern, comment or compliment can be reported by clicking here. This will prompt you to the main City of Kingsburg website, where you will be directed to the "Report a Concern' information page. 

Station 1 is located at 1460 Marion Street, Kingsburg CA, 93631. This station is also known as our "Downtown Station".

Station 2 is located at 1880 s Bethel ave, Kingsburg CA, 93631. This station is located in the northern city limits and is also known as our "Training Center". 

Kingsburg Fire Department serves multiple different operations. Operations include Fire suppression, EMS/Paramedics, Rescue/USAR, training classes and Community Risk Reduction. If you need emergency assistance always dial 911. If you have a question or need assistance with a non-emergent issue you can always call our main office number at (559)-897-5457.

Kingsburg Fire Department may be hiring for several different positions throughout the year. Please click our "employment" tab under Department Overview for additional information or openings. Or visit City of Kingsburg's government jobs page by clicking HERE.

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. 

Call 9-1-1 in the event of a Police, Fire or Medical Emergency

You can submit a request via our website: 

https://ca-kingsburg.civicplus.com/FormCenter/Police-Department-4/Application-for-Release-of-Records-Form-55

Traffic Collision Report: Only those authorized as defined in California Vehicle Code 20012*are eligible to receive a copy of a Traffic Collision Report.

            * California Vehicle Code 20012 states in part that Traffic Collision Reports be made  available to the driver(s) involved, the parent of a minor driver, the authorized representative of a driver, any injured person, the owners of vehicles or property damaged, and any attorney representing the above persons.

Crime Report: To obtain a copy of a property or person Crime Report, you must be listed as the victim. The report is releasable if it is no longer under investigation. 

If you are listed as a suspect or an arrested party and charges are filed by the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office, you will be provided a copy of the report at your arraignment hearing. 

If a juvenile is involved in a report, the report must be reviewed by the Records Division staff to determine if it is releasable without a court order from the Juvenile Court. If a court order is necessary, you will need to contact the Fresno County Juvenile Court at 559-455-5195.

Please call the Kingsburg Police Department/Records Division at 559-897-4418 during business hours and be prepared to provide either the license plate number of the vehicle or the vehicle identification number (VIN). 

The vehicle must be currently registered to you.

The vehicle must have current insurance. The insurance must be specifically for the vehicle being released and must have current effective policy dates. 

You must have picture identification consisting of either a valid driver’s license, state issued identification card, immigration card or passport.

Administrative fees are $150 and are payable by cash, Certified Check, Money Order, Cashier’s Check, VISA or MasterCard.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9A.M. to 3:30P.M.

You will need to bring the following with you when you come to the Police Department: proof of the vehicle’s current registration, proof of insurance, picture identification conforming to the standards mentioned above, and the fee. Details regarding each of these items are mentioned above. Please read carefully.

The vehicle must be currently registered to you. 

You must have a picture identification consisting of either a valid driver’s license state identification card, immigration card or passport.

You must pay a $15.00  “Redemption Fee” payable by cash, Certified Check, Money Order, Cashier’s Check, VISA or MasterCard . 

Releases are processed Monday through Friday from 9A.M. to 3:30P.M.

The Kingsburg Police Department performs criminal records checks pertaining only to records within the city of Kingsburg and automated checks only date back 01/01/2000.

You will need to come into the Police Department to complete a Citizen Background Request form. You will need to provide photo identification and pay a $25.00 fee. 

Fees may be paid by cash, Certified Check, Money Order, Cashier’s Check, VISA or MasterCard. 

The records checks are not performed immediately, you will be notified upon completion. A Fresno County Area criminal history is available from the Fresno County Superior Court, 1100 Van Ness Avenue, 11th floor, Fresno, CA.

To see if someone has been booked into Fresno County Jail, call (559) 600-8600

Contact the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office at (559) 600-8401.

In person:

Kingsburg Police Department

1300 California St.

Kingsburg, CA 93631

You will need to provide photo identification. 

Kingsburg Police Department will accept child custody reports for documentation purposes only, a case number will be issued. 

Currently the District Attorney is not accepting child custody reports. 

If you have questions for the District Attorney, please call their office at (559) 600-3141.

The storage and release of property and evidence is controlled and maintained by the Police Services Technician. All property releases are done by appointment only. Appointments can be made by calling (559)897-4418 Monday through Thursday 9:30am – 3:30pm except for holidays observed by the city of Kingsburg. 

This rate study is a comprehensive analysis of the City’s costs of operating and maintaining its water system and providing water service. The rate study addresses a number of key factors, such as the financial plan and revenue requirements, funding of capital projects meeting recommended reserve targets for operations and capital replacement, and accounting for the cost of inflation.

The city selected an experienced utility rate consulting firm in September of 2024, to work with City staff to begin evaluating its utility rates. During this process, the City staff will review the initial study results and provided recommendations to City staff, Finance Commitee and the City Council. The City Council will ultimately decide whether or not to proceed with Prop 218 process to adopt  the proposed new utility rates.

It provides an independent, unbiased evaluation of the City's current utility rates. The study allocates the costs of providing water service to customers based on the proportionate cost of service in accordance with Proposition 218. The utility rate study report and models document the study and are intended to ensure that the City’s proposed utility rates are properly aligned with generally accepted rate study methodology.

In order to implement the new rates, the City will need to: (1) mail written notices of the proposed rate adjustments to property owners as mandated by Proposition 218, and (2) after a protest period of at least 45-days, hold a public hearing to consider all oral and written testimony. Assuming protest ballots are not submitted on behalf of a majority of separate parcels, the City would begin implementing the new water and sewer rates July 1, 2025, the new rates would be reflected in the August 2025 bill. 

The last water rate increases were adopted by the City Council in 2015. The scheduled water rate increases went into effect from 2015 to 2019. The city recently completed a similar process with Solid Waste Rates only, that encompass, trash, organics, recycling and street sweeping. The proposed rates for Solid Waste encompass the following years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. The 

You may mail or hand deliver a signed protest form to the City Clerk, 1401 Draper Street, until the close of the public hearing on : TBD. You have the right to submit a protest for each property serviced by the City's water system. 

(1) State that the identified property owner is in opposition to the proposed increases to the solid waste rates;

(2) Provide the location of the identified parcel (by street address or assessor’s parcel number (APN);

(3) Include the printed name and original, wet signature of the property owner submitting the protest;

(4) Date the protest was signed; and

(5) Certification by the named property owner that the contents of the protest are true and correct.

Your signed protest may also be delivered/ dropped off in a sealed envelope and have “Attn: Protest Water Rate Increase "written on the outside in order to properly identify and account for the vote.

The notice and protest form will be mailed to you separately from your utility bill. The protest forms are due by end of the public hearing on TBD at 1401 Draper Street -City Council Chamber.

No, Proposition 218 requires a written protest with a signature. You can voice your opinion on the Prop 218 rates, but in order your protest to count you have the right to submit a written protest for each property with Solid Waste or Street Sweeping services. The notice and form will be mailed and can be downloaded here.

If you do not wish to oppose the proposed rate adjustments, no action is necessary. By not submitting a protest form, you are showing your support for the rate adjustments. You may also attend the public hearing on TBD to voice your support. The public hearing will be held at regular Council Meeting - 1401 Draper Street at 6pm. 

Water meters for residential customers typically have a meter that ranges from 5/8" to 1".  Commerical buildings can have meters from 1" and up.   Commercial buildings may also have multiple meters for domestic/commercial use and a separate meter for irrigation.  If you need help determining your meter size, please call the Utility Billing Department at 559-897-5821. If the new rates are approved this information will be displayed on your bill.