Assembly Bill 98 directly addresses the growing concerns of local communities affected by the booming number of large warehouses, imposing new locational requirements to protect residential areas.
Inland Empire's warehouse growth, with buildings approaching a million square feet, is generating significant pollution, traffic, and noise, prompting calls for stricter regulations from affected communities.
Opposition to AB 98 highlights concerns from business groups, who view the legislation as a job killer that threatens California's economic stability and its local government planning.
Environmental justice advocates critique AB 98, arguing it fails to adequately protect vulnerable populations against the negative impacts of the exponential warehouse development in their communities.
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