ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: August 26, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Ordinance TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Phillip Burns, Development Services Director
DATE: August 14, 2026
SUBJECT: Adoption of ordinance amending the Bakersfield Municipal Code Section 17.06.020 by changing the official zoning
classification from R-2/PUD (Small Lot Single-Unit Dwelling/Planned Unit Development) to R-2 (Small Lot Single-Unit Dwelling) zone on 20.56 acres, generally located on the westside of Old River Road, approximately 700 feet north of Panama Lane. The applicant is McIntosh & Associates, Inc., representing Old River Properties, LLC (property owner). (Zone Change No. 26-0001) (Ward 5)
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends adoption of the ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
First reading of the ordinance was given on August 5, 2026.
The proposed zone change from R-2/PUD (Small Lot Single-Unit Dwelling/Planned Unit Development) to R- 2 (Small Lot Single -Unit Dwelling) zone on 20.56 acres is intended to facilitate the future residential development of 137 lots. The Planning Commission unanimously voted in favor of the zone change and there was no opposition to the project.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The action to approve the zone change and general plan amendment has n o fiscal impact to the general fund. However, if the proposed development moves forward the economic land use and development value will generate positive impact on the City General Funds.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Community Character & Quality of Life
Reliable Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:
CC Ordinance