California's AB 98, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, sets stringent regulations for warehouse development, mandating setbacks from homes and schools, and aiming to mitigate the environmental impact from logistics operations. State Sen. Eloise Reyes and Assemblymember Juan Carrillo are now introducing two bills to refine AB 98, ensuring its effective implementation. The bill arises amid a warehouse boom in the Inland Empire, addressing community concerns over pollution, traffic, and noise while holding local governments accountable for responsible planning. Industry opposition highlights tensions between development and community welfare.
AB 98 is not intended to stifle the logistics industry, nor is it an attempt at disrupting the supply chain. It holds local governments accountable to making responsible planning decisions.
Our joint effort this year will be narrowly focused on ensuring that the law can be implemented as intended. AB 98 struck a delicate balance and is law here in California.
Commercial landlords and developers hated the bill. After the governor signed AB 98, commercial real estate groups vowed to fight back with opposing legislation in Sacramento.
AB 98 sets requirements for locations of new warehouses, including setbacks of 300 feet from homes and schools. In areas that aren't zoned for industrial use, setbacks are extended to 500 feet.
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