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Bakersfield Approves Tower Modifications, Eyes First Short-Term Rental Rules

New zoning modifications for public-safety infrastructure move forward as the city considers its first formal short-term rental ordinance.

By Bakersfield Policy Desk · July 18, 2026 · 2 min read

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Bakersfield Approves Tower Modifications, Eyes First Short-Term Rental Rules

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