Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Bakersfield Municipal Code Ch. 10.82 Operation of Motor Vehicles in the Primary and Secondary
Bakersfield Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Bakersfield
Cite as: Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 10.82 · Text as of 2026-10-02
FLOODPLAINS OF THE KERN RIVER PROHIBITED—EXCEPTIONS
10.82.020 Operations of motor vehicles in primary and secondary floodplains¶
prohibited—Exceptions.
10.82.010 Definitions.¶
As used in this chapter, the “primary” and “secondary” floodplains of the Kern River are defined as those areas so depicted on that certain legal description and map attached to the ordinance codified in this chapter and on file in the city clerk’s office and by reference incorporated herein. (Ord. 3126 § 1, 1987)
10.82.020 Operations of motor vehicles in primary and secondary¶
floodplains prohibited—Exceptions.
A. It is unlawful for any person to operate, park or locate any motor vehicle within the primary or secondary floodplains of the Kern River.
B. This section shall not apply to public employees operating within the course or scope of their employment, to any person operating under permit from the city, or to the owners of property within the primary or secondary floodplains, or their agents, assignees, lessees, licensees or permittees upon their property operating within the course and scope of their employment. (Ord. 3126 § 1, 1987)
The Bakersfield Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 5214, passed April 8, 2026.
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