ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: June 24, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Ordinances TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Philip Burns, Development Services Director
DATE: June 19, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of ordinance amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning classification from R-S 2.5A (Residential Suburban 2.5-acre minimum) to R-2 (Small Lot Single-Unit Dwelling) on approximately 3.71 acres, generally located on the northwest corner of Stine Road and Ryzona Drive for Zone Change 22-0372.
The applicant is Cornerstone Engineering Inc. (Ward 7) (FR 5/27/26)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
First reading of the ordinance was given on May 27, 2026. The City Council also adopted a mitigated negative declaration and General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 22-0372.
The applicant proposes to change the land use designation from ER (Estate Residential) and SR (Suburban Residential) to HMR (High Medium Density Resi dential); and to change the zone classification from R-S
2.5A (Residential Suburban 2.5-acre minimum) to R-2 (Small Lot Single-Unit Dwelling) on approximately 3.71 acres generally located on the northwest corner of Stine Road and Ryzona Drive. The request for the concurrent amendment to the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan Land Use Element and mitigated negative declaration was approved by the City Council on May 27, 2026. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the project on April 16, 2026, with no public opposition.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If this site develops to its full land use economic potential , it will have a positive impact on generating revenue for the City General Fund.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Community Character & Quality of Life
ATTACHMENTS:
CC Ordinance