California

Zoning Districts in Bakersfield

Browse the zoning districts in Bakersfield, CA. Each zone type defines permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.

Bakersfield divides its land into 15 primary zoning districts. Select a zone below to view its permitted uses, setback requirements, height limits, and lot coverage standards.

Zoning Districts

R-1

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R-2

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R-3

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R-4

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R-S

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R-S-1A

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C-1

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C-2

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C-C

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C-O

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PUD

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M-1

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M-2

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M-3

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About Bakersfield Zoning

Zoning districts define what can be built, how large structures can be, and how close buildings can be to property lines and neighboring structures. Understanding the zoning district for your property is the first step in any building project in Bakersfield.

Source: Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 17.08 (Zoning); California Government Code §§66314–66333 (Stats. 2024 Ch. 7 §20). Last verified April 6, 2026. View source

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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