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Council introduces development-code amendment to align supermarket size rules; opponents cite lack of neighborhood notice
Summary
Council introduced Ordinance MC-1648 for first reading to revise supermarket definitions (size thresholds) in the development code to resolve a competitive disadvantage for certain stores; public speakers raised concerns about notice for new Dollar General stores in some neighborhoods.
The San Bernardino City Council introduced for first reading an amendment (Ordinance MC-1648) to the city’s Development Code to standardize definitions and size thresholds for neighborhood and full supermarkets.
City staff said the amendment would align several code sections and state references — including provisions that reference the Public Resources Code — to clarify that a supermarket is a retail food store with a minimum gross floor area of approximately 10,000 square feet (the staff presentation described a 10,000–15,000-square-foot range that has caused inconsistent treatment under the current code). Staff said the amendment,…
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