Bill > SB415

This bill clarifies and updates regulations for logistics use (warehouse) developments in California, focusing on reducing environmental and community impacts. The bill modifies existing law by revising the definition of "logistics use" to mean a building primarily used as a warehouse for moving or storing goods, and establishes more specific requirements for warehouse developments, especially those near sensitive receptors like homes, schools, and parks. Starting January 1, 2026, new or expanded logistics use developments must meet various design standards, including energy efficiency requirements, zero-emission equipment usage, and specific truck routing and loading bay placement restrictions. The bill introduces staggered implementation timelines based on population size, with the warehouse concentration region (primarily in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties) required to update regulations by January 1, 2026, and larger cities and counties required to do so by January 1, 2028. Additionally, the bill requires the South Coast Air Quality Management District to deploy mobile air monitoring systems and conduct air pollution analyses in affected counties, and mandates that cities and counties develop comprehensive truck routing plans that minimize impacts on residential areas. The bill also maintains housing protection provisions, such as requiring two-to-one replacement of demolished housing units and provisions for displaced tenants.

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https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB415