Zone Modification Case No. 47, Map 101

Zone Modification Case No. 47, Map 101, under permit number PLN26-00030, is a request submitted to the Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department for a property located at 31 Spotswood Lane in Bakersfield, California. The project seeks authorization to construct a 10-foot-tall masonry wall along the southern property line side-yard setback of an approximate 2 1/4-acre parcel. This request is for a modification of the standard zoning regulations under Section 19.08.210.A, which typically limits the maximum wall height to six feet within the E (2 1/2) RS (Estate - 2 1/2 acres - Residential Suburban Combining) District. The project has been designated as Categorically Exempt under Section 15303(e) of the State CEQA Guidelines, indicating that the construction will not result in significant environmental impacts. Administrative oversight is managed by Planner III Sara Eickenhorst, with the project involving owner Aaron Jiang and representative Laramie Wilson. The filing was officially received on August 6, 2026, and the associated planning project fee has been paid.