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City of
Grand Terrace
March 19, 2026
City of Grand Terrace
Planning Commission/ Site and Architectural Review Board Public Hearing
Presented By
Gabriel Arguelles
Planning & Development Services
Good evening Chair and Commissioners.My name is Gabriel Arguelles, Assistant Planner. Tonight I’m presenting Zoning Code Amendment 25-04, which updates the City’s Zoning Code to comply
with two new State laws — Assembly Bill 98 and Senate Bill 415.These laws establish statewide standards for logistics and warehouse development. The item before you does not approve
a project. It updates the City’s zoning regulations so we are consistent with State law.
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Site & Architectural Permit 22-01 and Minor Deviation 22-01
Request for a one-year time extension
Project originally approved in March 2023
Project has not been constructed to date
Approvals are expired and must be retroactively extended at no fault to the applicant
Summary
In 2024, the State adopted Assembly Bill 98, known as the Planning, Logistics, and Neighborhood Standards Act.AB 98 was created in response to concerns about logistics and warehouse
facilities being located close to homes, schools, and other sensitive uses.The law sets uniform, statewide standards for how new logistics facilities must be designed — including building
placement, truck circulation, landscaping, loading areas, and buffers.Later that year, Senate Bill 415 was adopted to clarify and refine parts of AB 98, so cities can apply the standards
consistently.Together, these laws require cities to update their zoning codes to reflect the new standards.
Extension Request
Applicant is requesting a one-year time extension
Extension would allow additional time to complete the project
No changes proposed to the approved plans
Project remains consistent with original approval subject to same conditions of approval
The City is updating its Zoning Code for three main reasons.First, to comply with State law. AB 98 and SB 415 anticipate that cities will adopt local regulations implementing these standards.Second,
to provide clear and objective rules for logistics facilities so applicants, staff, and the public all understand what is required.And third, to improve protections for nearby neighborhoods,
especially when logistics projects are located near sensitive receptors like homes, schools, parks, childcare centers, and medical facilities.Overall, this amendment improves clarity,
consistency, and predictability in how these uses are regulated.
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Original project determined categorically exempt (CEQA)
Extension does not introduce new impacts
No additional environmental review required
Adopt Resolution approving a one-year time extensionExtend entitlement expiration to allow project completionMaintain all original Conditions of Approval
Environmental Review, Fiscal Impact & Recommendation
CEQA Determination and RecommendationThis item is a text amendment only. It does not authorize or approve any specific development project.Because of that, the ordinance is not considered
a project under CEQA, consistent with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060 and 15061, as well as the applicable Government Code provisions.Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission
open the public hearing and adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council approve Zoning Code Amendment 25-04.That concludes staff’s presentation. I’m happy to answer any questions.
Thank You
Questions/ Comments
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