What are the setback requirements in Bakersfield, CA?
Last researched May 2026
Dimensional standards in Bakersfield, CA
| R-1 — front setback | 20 feet |
| R-1 — side setback | 5 feet |
| R-1 — rear setback | 20 feet |
| R-2 — front setback | 15 feet |
| R-2 — side setback | 5 feet |
| R-2 — rear setback | 15 feet |
| R-3 — front setback | 15 feet |
| R-3 — side setback | 5 feet |
| R-3 — rear setback | 15 feet |
| R-S — front setback | 25 feet |
| R-S — side setback | 7 feet |
| R-S — rear setback | 25 feet |
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What are the setback requirements in Bakersfield, CA?
Setbacks vary by district. Examples — R-1: 20 feet; R-1: 5 feet; R-1: 20 feet; R-2: 15 feet. Always confirm the exact yard requirements for your district with Bakersfield, CA.
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Setbacks vary by district — and your lot's actual yard requirements depend on its district and any overlays. The full Bakersfield, CA report (or an address report for a specific parcel) confirms exactly what applies. First town report is free.
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