Kern County Planning Commission, September 10, 2026

The Kern County Planning Commission held a meeting on September 10, 2026, primarily to review and approve the Airport Commerce Center Industrial Project. This project involves the development of approximately 1,000,505 square feet of industrial warehouse facilities on about 110 acres in Oildale, including warehousing, cold storage, manufacturing, office space, and quick-serve restaurants. The commission considered requests for general plan amendments, zoning changes, and a precise development plan. The project is expected to create 572 permanent jobs and 100 union construction jobs, with significant environmental mitigation measures incorporated. After presentations from staff, the applicant, and union representatives supporting the project, the commission voted 3-0 to approve the project, forwarding it to the Board of Supervisors for final consideration. The meeting concluded with no further agenda items.