📍 Town Rule: Bakersfield — Kern

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Bakersfield Home Occupation Rules

Source: City of Bakersfield Development Services Department Verified: March 1, 2026

Bakersfield's Zoning Ordinance permits home occupations as accessory uses in residential districts subject to performance conditions. The business must remain clearly secondary to the residential use, must not employ non-residents on site, and must not generate exterior evidence of commercial activity. Contact the Development Services Department for home occupation permit requirements.

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City of Bakersfield Development Services Department
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