On April 17, the Assembly Natural Resources Committee approved AB 1000, the Good Neighbor Policy, which addresses the planning and construction of new logistics centers across California. The bill would permit local governments to approve the construction of large warehouses and logistics centers of over 100,000 square feet when they are 1,000 feet from sensitive receptors such as schools, homes, and daycares. Local governments would also be able to approve the construction of these facilities as close as 750 feet from a sensitive receptor when specific mitigation measures are followed to reduce negative community impacts.
“Today was an important initial step in moving AB 1000 through the legislative process,” said Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gómez Reyes. “I am encouraged by the diverse group of stakeholders including healthcare professionals, environmentalists, and organized labor who joined us in calling for balance between warehouse construction and community quality of life. I look forward to continuing engaging with stakeholders on all sides of this issue as this legislation moves forward.”
AB 1000 will next be scheduled to be heard in the Assembly Local Government Committee. To sign up for email updates on this legislation, download a factsheet, and view articles and videos relevant to AB 1000 you can visit https://a50.asmdc.org/GoodNeighbor.