M-2 Zone in Bakersfield, CA
M-2 zoning district rules in Bakersfield, CA. Permitted uses, setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage requirements.
The M-2 zone in Bakersfield, CA is a industrial district (Light Industrial). Permits light manufacturing, warehouse, and industrial uses with minimal off-site impacts. Often serves as a buffer between heavier industrial and commercial/residential areas.
Common Permitted Uses
- Light manufacturing
- Warehousing
- Research and development
- Wholesale trade
Permits light manufacturing, warehouse, and industrial uses with minimal off-site impacts. Often serves as a buffer between heavier industrial and commercial/residential areas.
Parking Requirements
Bakersfield is overwhelmingly car-dependent. Golden Empire Transit (GET) bus network serves major corridors but most residential neighborhoods rely entirely on private vehicles. Bakersfield's large suburban lots typically have 2-car garages and wide driveways. Hot summers make covered parking (garage or carport) important for vehicle protection. EV charging in garages increasingly common as California EV adoption grows.
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