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1. How do I license my dog?

Bring a current rabies certificate for each dog to the Shafter Animal Shelter to purchase a license.

2. Why do you only accept animals from within Shafter city limits?

Our shelter is very small and can only accommodate the animals from city limits. Also, a stray animal should be turned into the shelter of the jurisdiction where it was found. This helps to match the animal with the rightful owner, if one is located.

3. Do you adopt animals out to the public?

Yes. We offer adoptions onsite, from our adoption website and on special offsite adoption days.

4. I came out to the shelter during business hours, but nobody was there.

Our business hours are by appointment. If you call us at 661-746-2140 ahead of time, we can arrange to accomodate you at the shelter.

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1. What are the requirements for a patio addition?

Plans are required. To see specific requirements, please visit the home additions page.

2. What are the requirements for a room addition?

Plans are required. For more information, please visit the home additions page.

3. When are permits required?

Building permits are required for buildings or structures, which are to be constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted, demolished, and including all electrical, Mechanical and/or Plumbing work.

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1. How do I find zoning for a parcel?

Please access the City’s interactive Zoning Information Application Here

2. How do I get a copy of the City Zone maps?

A PDF map of the City’s zoning classifications can be viewed by clicking the link below.  It is not recommended that you print this map, as it is configured at a page size that is much larger than the standard printer paper.  Should you need a printable zoning map of a particular area of the city, please stop by the City Services office at Shafter City Hall: 336 Pacific Ave, Shafter, CA 93263, or call (661) 746-5004.

 City Zoning Classifications Map

3. Is my property within City limits?

Please visit our online mapping application by clicking the link below and enter your address or scroll to the location in question.  The city limits (jurisdictional boundary) for the City of Shafter is red in color on the map.

City Limits & Address Verification Map

4. When is a tract map required?

A tract map is required whenever a property owner wishes to subdivide property for sale, lease, or financing into more than 4 parcels. Standard conditions to approve a tract map include:

• Dedication of rights-of-way


• Street Improvements


• Utility easements

Public hearings are required in front of City Planning Commission and City Council.

5. What is the General Plan?

The General Plan is the City's blueprint for future development. It describes the City's development goals & policies and forms the basis for land use decisions.

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1. How do I sign up for Water, Garbage & Sewer Services?

Click on this link for detailed instructions More...

2. How do I turn off my service

Call or mail City of Shafter at:
336 Pacific Ave
Shafter, CA 93263
661-746-5001

3. Where do I pay my City utility bill

Meyers Big Stop 127 So Shafter Avenue
Drop Boxes:
Parking Lot on east side of City Hall
Drop Box inside City Hall