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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE.14 ZCA 25-04City of Grand Terrace February 10, 2026 City of Grand Terrace City Council Public Hearing Presented By Gabriel Arguelles Planning & Development Services Zone Code Amendmnet (ZCA) 25-04 Assembly Bill 98 (2024) & Senate Bill 415 (2024) •AB 98 (Planning, Logistics, and Neighborhood Standards Act) establishes statewide standards for logistics facilities •Focuses on site design, truck circulation, buffers, and separation from sensitive receptors •SB 415 refines and clarifies AB 98 standards for consistent local implementation •Cities are required to incorporate these standards into their zoning codes Summary Purpose •Ensure compliance with new State law requirements •Provide clear, objective standards for logistics facilities •Improve protection for nearby homes, schools, parks, and other sensitive uses •Increase transparency and predictability for applicants, staff, and the public Zoning Code Changes •Creates a new chapter for Logistics Use Standards (Chapter 18.75) •Adds State-aligned definitions for Logistics Use and Sensitive Receptor •Separates logistics uses from other industrial uses in the use table •Establishes setbacks, buffers, truck circulation, and building orientation standards •Applies enhanced standards within 900 feet of sensitive receptors Planning Commission Review & Action •Duly noticed Planning Commission public hearing was held December 18th, 2025 •Planning Commission reviewed the amendment for consistency with State law, the General Plan, and Housing Element •Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of the zoning code amendment with no changes •Text amendment only – does not approve a specific development project •Not a project under CEQA pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) •Staff recommendation: •City Council adopt the ordinance approving ZCA 25-04 Environmental Review & Recommendation Thank You Questions/ Comments