Commercial Vehicle Restrictions: Bakersfield vs Delano
How do commercial vehicle restrictions rules compare between Bakersfield, CA and Delano, CA?
Delano has fewer restrictions than Bakersfield.
Bakersfield, CA
Kern County
Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 10.64 prohibits parking commercial vehicles over 6,000 pounds gross weight or over 20 feet long on residential streets for more than a brief loading period. Oil-field service trucks, big rigs, and construction trailers must be stored in commercial or industrial zones or on properly zoned private property.
View full Bakersfield rules →Delano, CA
Kern County
Off-street parking for commercial and residential uses is set by Delano Development Code Table 13.A. Single-family dwellings require 2 spaces per unit in an enclosed garage; multifamily ratios scale by bedroom count.
View full Delano rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bakersfield | Delano |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Single-Family | - | 2 enclosed spaces/unit |
| 1-Bedroom Multifamily | - | 1.5 spaces/unit |
| Restaurant | - | 1 space per 80 sq ft dining |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Bakersfield FAQ
Delano FAQ
Are tandem spaces allowed?
Generally no, except as specifically permitted by an approved CUP or variance (§20.13.20.10).
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