ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 5, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent Calendar Public Hearings TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Viridiana Gallardo-King, Deputy City Attorney
DATE: October 29, 2025
SUBJECT: First Reading of the following ordinances amending various sections of the Bakersfield Municipal Code (BMC):
1. An ordinance amending Section17.10.20 relating to Residential Zones.
2. An ordinance amending Section 17.12.020 relating to Mixed Use Zones.
3. An ordinance amending Sections 17.65.010 and 17.65.030 relating to Accessory Dwelling Unit and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends first reading of the proposed ordinances.
BACKGROUND:
Periodically, various Departments throughout the City request minor changes to the Bakersfield Municipal Code (“BMC”). Generally, the changes are sought to make a section read better or to reflect current practice or correct typographical errors, or to co mply with new rules and regulations. The amendments below require a public hearing as they involve Title 17 text amendments.
The following is a list of ordinance changes that are being recommended by Staff:
1. BMC Section 17.10.020 . This amendment adds la nguage as agreed upon by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and the City to further affordable housing.
2. BMC Section 17.12.020. This amendment adds language as agreed upon by HCD and the City to further affordable housing.
3. BMC Section 17.65.010. This amendment updates the sections referencing state law as the State of California updated and created a separate Chapter in the Government Code involving accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.
4. BMC Section 17.65.030. This amendment updates the sections referencing state law as the State of California updated and created a separate Chapter in the Government Code involving accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The action to approve the Ordinance Amendments will have no impact on the City General Fund.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Community Character & Quality of Life
Economic Opportunity for All
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance 17.10
Ordinance 17.12
Ordinance 17.65