RVs and campers may not be parked on public streets for more than 72 hours. BMC §10.32.160 prohibits parking motor vehicles, trailers, or campers on unpaved front yards or rear yards visible from public streets.
Bakersfield municipal code regulates storage of recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, and oversized vehicles on residential property. Front yard and driveway storage of RVs/boats is typically prohibited or limited. Side and rear yard storage may be allowed with proper screening (fence, hedge). Vehicles must be currently registered and in operable condition. On-street parking of RVs subject to 72-hour limit per CA Vehicle Code §22651(k). Some cities limit total number of stored vehicles.
Code compliance notice with correction period. Fines $100 to $500/day after notice. Towing for street violations.
Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield Municipal Code 6.04.230 prohibits keeping any animal, bird, or fowl that by sound or cry unreasonably disturbs the peace or interferes with the c...
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Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 9.22 prohibits any loud, unnecessary noise that disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood, or that causes discomfort...
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Bakersfield does not restrict year-round lawn ornaments (statues, gnomes, flamingos, religious figures, sports themes) on residential property. There is no p...
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Bakersfield does not regulate residential inflatable holiday displays by size, lighting, or motor noise. They qualify as seasonal decorations exempt under BM...
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Bakersfield's outdoor lighting standards exempt seasonal decorations as long as they are not in use for more than 60 consecutive days. Residential lots zoned...
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A built-in outdoor kitchen in Bakersfield typically requires building, electrical, plumbing, and gas permits from the Building Division under BMC Title 15 (w...
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