Kern County Planning and Community Development Department

County of Kern
Planning and Community Development
Lorelei H. Oviatt, AICP, Director
Public Services Building
2700 "M" Street., Suite 100
Bakersfield, CA 93301-2370
Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M
Phone: (661) 862-8600; FAX: (661) 862-8601
TTY Relay 1-800-735-2929
email:Planning & Community Development Department

The Kern County Planning and Community Development Department is a service organization that facilitates the planning for Kern County. We have a wealth of information about our services. As time permits we will continue to add more, but first a few words about where we're located.

Kern County is the third largest county (in acreage) in California with a population of more than 630,000 residents. Kern County, "The Golden Empire," is in the heart of Central California with an economic base of agriculture and oil. The area ranges from scenic desert to snow-covered mountain landscapes. The County seat is Bakersfield which is about 115 miles north of Los Angeles.

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Communitywide Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory Final Draft Report (482 KB)
Communitywide Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory Methodology Documents - Volume 1 (5.4 MB)
Communitywide Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory Methodology Documents - Volume 2 (6.2 MB)
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Short-Term Vacation Rentals Public Workshop Handout - 5/23/2001
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