After a conditional use permit application has been formally accepted as complete, the application will be set for a public hearing, except in cases where an environmental study is required, in which case the environmental study will be prepared before a public hearing date is set. Under normal circumstances, the Kern County Planning Commission will…

Certain uses of land or types of businesses specified in the Kern County Zoning Ordinance require a conditional use permit application. So that the Planning Commission or Board of Supervisors can impose conditions of approval to ensure the peace, health, safety and general welfare of the adjoining area. The conditional use permit application requires a…

Applications for a conditional use permit may be obtained at the Kern County Planning and Natural Resources Department counter or on the Department’s website. Certain conditional use permit proposals are subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This determination will be made when a preliminary review of the application has been…

Before permits can be obtained, the appli-cant will have to satisfy any conditions approved for the conditional use permit. Staff is available to answer any questions you may have regarding the conditional use permit process. Please telephone (661) 862-8600 if the Department can be of assistance. (FORM213.PDS 3/11)