C-O Zone in Bakersfield, CA
C-O zoning district rules in Bakersfield, CA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The C-O zone in Bakersfield, CA is a commercial district (Commercial Office). Permits professional office uses with limited retail. Designed to provide employment centers near residential areas with lower traffic generation than general commercial zones.
Common Permitted Uses
- Professional offices
- Medical offices
- Financial services
- Limited accessory retail
Permits professional office uses with limited retail. Designed to provide employment centers near residential areas with lower traffic generation than general commercial zones.
Parking Requirements
Varies by use — typically 1 space per 250-300 sqft for retail. Bakersfield's suburban commercial development pattern features large surface parking lots.
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