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We have been informed that some customers who submitted permit applications through the Accela Citizen Portal may receive a phishing email asking for payment by wire transfer. Known subject lines of the phishing emails are “Invoice for Application Review and Approval Fee – Immediate Action Required,” “Outstanding Processing Fee Required…
In 2017, the Kern County Planning and Natural Resources initiated the process on the Kern County General Plan Update for 2040. Report on Outreach Planning Commission Workshops – January to June 2017 California State Law requires counties and cities to adopt and periodically update a General Plan to guide land use…
The Kern County Zoning Ordinance contains provisions for local permitting of oil and gas production. Specifically, Chapter 19.98 (Oil and Gas Production) provides development standards for all future oil and gas exploration, extraction, operations, and production activities in the unincorporated Kern County. The Amendment to the Kern County Zoning Ordinance…
May 19, 2015 – Board of Supervisors Hearing 5/19/2015 Staff Report (45.1 MB) 5/19/2015 Addendum Staff Report (23.5 MB) May 13, 2015 – Board of Supervisors Hearing IWVLMP 5.13.15 Staff Report (36.3 MB) April 9, 2015 – Planning Commission Hearing 4/9/2015 Staff Report (19 MB) Notice of Public Hearing (1.5 MB) March 30, 2015 –…
Frequently Asked Questions This list is dynamic and will be updated as needed. Application Submittal Applications can be submitted online through the Accela Citizen Access Portal. Use the portal to upload all required documents, including application submittal documents and completion of work documents Pay fees online When entering the project…
Kern County Oil and Gas Permitting The Kern County Zoning Ordinance contains provisions for local permitting of oil and gas production. Specifically, Chapter 19.98 (Oil and Gas Production) provides development standards for all future oil and gas exploration, extraction, operations, and production activities in the unincorporated Kern County. The Amendment…
Virtual Meeting Virtual Meeting for the Public Review of Kern County’s 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps Meeting Date and Time: Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:30PMMeeting Link: https://tinyurl.com/FHSZ-Kern Instructions on How to Attend OnlineInstrucciones Sobre Cómo Asistir en Línea Fire Hazard Severity Zones Virtual Meeting PowerPoint Presentation Wildfire in…
Assistance for Those Affected by the Borel Fire For any Planning related questions pertaining to your property that was impacted by the Borel Fire, please contact the Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department by any methods below: Website: www.kernplanning.com Email: BorelFire.Planning@kerncounty.com Phone Number: 661-862-5263 Please allow 24 hours for…
Applications Are Not Being Accepted At This Time The RENEWBIZ Grant Program assists organizations with the cost of developing or improving commercial and industrial districts within the unincorporated communities of East Kern County. It is a flexible source of competitive funding for a broad range of facade improvement activities. For further…
Kern County Planning & Natural Resources Department will be observing the County Winter Break from December 23, 2022, through January 2, 2023. Posted in