County directory

Kern County ADU rules

Each place name links to that city or county's own ADU page. Places with a 'See our rules summary' button also have our plain-language summary of the local ADU rules, with sources. Each place below says whether we show local rules or California state rules.

Places in Kern County

Arvin (opens the government site in a new tab)See our rules summary
Showing California state rules, plus Arvin details
The size, setback, height, and parking figures are California state rules. The Arvin section lists the local details we have on file, like plans, forms, and contacts.
Bakersfield (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules because Bakersfield's local rules may conflict with state law or are being challenged
We show the state rules for outdated owner-occupancy rules. Check with Bakersfield about how it handles this today.
California City (planning page) (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules
We don't have California City's own ADU rules on file, so this shows the California state rules that apply across the state. Check with California City for local details.
Delano (opens the government site in a new tab)See our rules summary
Showing California state rules, plus Delano details
The size, setback, height, and parking figures are California state rules. The Delano section lists the local details we have on file, like plans, forms, and contacts.
Maricopa (planning page) (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules
We don't have Maricopa's own ADU rules on file, so this shows the California state rules that apply across the state. Check with Maricopa for local details.
McFarland (opens the government site in a new tab)See our rules summary
Showing California state rules, plus McFarland details
The size, setback, height, and parking figures are California state rules. The McFarland section lists the local details we have on file, like plans, forms, and contacts.
Ridgecrest (opens the government site in a new tab)See our rules summary
Showing California state rules, plus Ridgecrest details
The size, setback, height, and parking figures are California state rules. The Ridgecrest section lists the local details we have on file, like plans, forms, and contacts.
Shafter (opens the government site in a new tab)See our rules summary
Showing California state rules because Shafter's local rules may conflict with state law or are being challenged
The size, setback, height, and parking figures are California state rules. The Shafter section lists the local details we have on file, like plans, forms, and contacts.
Where a Shafter rule may conflict with state law or is being challenged, we show the California state rule instead. This covers a 25 ft front setback, owner-occupancy rules for junior ADUs, and a 10 ft building separation.
Taft (code) (opens the government site in a new tab)See our rules summary
Showing California state rules, plus Taft details
The size, setback, height, and parking figures are California state rules. The Taft section lists the local details we have on file, like plans, forms, and contacts.
Tehachapi (planning page) (opens the government site in a new tab)
Showing California state rules
We don't have Tehachapi's own ADU rules on file, so this shows the California state rules that apply across the state. Check with Tehachapi for local details.
Wasco (opens the government site in a new tab)See our rules summary
Showing California state rules, plus Wasco details
The size, setback, height, and parking figures are California state rules. The Wasco section lists the local details we have on file, like plans, forms, and contacts.
Unincorporated Kern County (opens the government site in a new tab)See our rules summary
Showing California state rules because Kern County's local rules may conflict with state law or are being challenged
The size, setback, height, and parking figures are California state rules. The Kern County section lists the local details we have on file, like plans, forms, and contacts.
Where a Kern County rule may conflict with state law or is being challenged, we show the California state rule instead. This covers the one-detached-ADU-per-parcel limit.

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