Right to Farm in Bakersfield, CA (2026)
1 verified right to farm rules for Bakersfield, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Bakersfield's A agriculture zone lets landowners keep livestock, poultry and crops as a matter of right, but § 17.32.020 fences the use in with real setbacks and density caps: livestock buildings must sit at least 100 feet from the front lot line, and no more than four adult animals per acre.
Bakersfield Agricultural (A) Zone Livestock Rules
Some RestrictionsBakersfield Municipal Code § 17.32.020(C), (D), (F)
C. Accessory agricultural buildings and uses, including farm buildings, housing for agricultural workers, garages and implement shelters, provided no livestock or any building or enclosure used in connection with livestock shall be located nearer than one hundred feet to the front lot line, nor nearer than fifty feet to any existing dwelling on any contiguous property, nor nearer than one hundr...
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