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Council adopts revised 'good neighbor' warehouse rules under state AB 98; 4–3 vote
Summary
After extensive public testimony for and against stricter limits on logistics development, the Riverside City Council adopted, 4–3, a municipal code amendment implementing AB 98 baseline requirements, updated public‑notice rules, truck‑route planning and limits on very large warehouses (≥400,000 sq ft outside General Industrial), with a council request to review the ordinance in one year.
The Riverside City Council on Jan. 27 adopted municipal-code amendments addressing warehousing and logistics uses — implementing AB 98 baseline requirements, expanding public‑notice for warehouse projects, and restricting certain very large logistics facilities outside the General Industrial zone.
Planning staff explained the ordinance would define logistics/warehousing consistent with state law, identify ‘‘sensitive receptors’’ for proximity‑based standards, require staff to establish truck routes consistent with AB 98, and increase the…
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