Bill > AB735

This bill modifies regulations for logistics use developments (large warehouses) in California, focusing on reducing their environmental and community impacts. The bill clarifies and updates definitions of logistics use developments, requiring new warehouses over 250,000 square feet located near sensitive receptors like homes, schools, and parks to meet strict design standards. These standards include energy efficiency requirements, zero-emission equipment usage, specific truck routing and loading bay configurations, and buffer zones between warehouses and sensitive areas. The bill mandates that cities and counties update their circulation elements to establish truck routes that minimize exposure to residential areas, with different implementation timelines based on city and county population sizes. Additionally, the bill requires two-to-one replacement of any demolished housing units and provides protections for displaced tenants. The South Coast Air Quality Management District is tasked with monitoring air pollution near warehouse developments and reporting findings to the Legislature. The bill also introduces potential civil penalties for jurisdictions that do not make good faith efforts to comply with the new regulations, with fines up to $50,000 every six months and potential additional legal consequences.

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https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB735