ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: November 19, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Ordinances TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney
DATE: November 14, 2025
SUBJECT: Adoption of the following ordinances amending various sections of the Bakersfield Municipal Code (FR 11/5/25)
1. Amending Section 17.10.20 relating to Residential Zones.
2. Amending Section 17.12.020 relating to Mixed Use Zones.
3. Amending Sections 17.65.010 and 17.65.030 relating to Accessory Dwelling Unit, etc.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance amendments.
BACKGROUND:
Periodically, various Departments throughout the City request minor changes to the Bakersfield Municipal Code ( “BMC”). Generally, the chan ges are sought to make a section read better or to reflect current practice or correct typographical errors, or to comply with new rules and regulations.
The following is a list of ordinance changes that are being recommended by Staff:
1. BMC Section 17.10.020. This amendment adds language as agreed upon by the Califo rnia 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:
This action to approve changes to the Bakersfield Municipal Code and will not have an impact on the City General Fund.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Innovative and Efficient City Government
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance amending Section 17.10.20 relating to Residential Zones.
2. Ordinance amending Section 17.12.020 relating to Mixed Use Zones.
3. Ordinance amending Section 17.65.010 and 17.65.030 relating to Accessory Dwelling Unit, etc.