diff --git a/utils/bazel/.bazelrc b/utils/bazel/.bazelrc
index b0f137f9d1b4..b2b472b1e2d5 100644
--- a/utils/bazel/.bazelrc
+++ b/utils/bazel/.bazelrc
@@ -22,9 +22,6 @@ build --dynamic_mode=off
 # based on compilation_mode.
 build --strip=never
 
-# Add layering check to all projects.
-build --features=layering_check
-
 ###############################################################################
 # Options to select different strategies for linking potential dependent
 # libraries. The default leaves it disabled.