General plan: circulation element.
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Overview
This bill amends California law to update the requirements for general plans, specifically focusing on the circulation element. It mandates that counties and cities must update their circulation elements by January 1, 2028, to address truck traffic and logistics development. The updated elements must identify specific routes for goods transport, prioritize interstate highways, and ensure new logistics developments are located on commercially oriented roads to minimize impacts on residential areas.
Key provisions
- Requires counties and cities to update their circulation elements by January 1, 2028.
- Specifies routes for goods transport, prioritizing interstate highways and commercial roads.
- Requires new logistics developments to be accessible via arterial roads or commercially oriented streets.
- Defines criteria for determining if local roads predominantly serve commercial uses.
- Mandates the provision of signage for truck routes and parking.
- Requires the public availability of truck routes in GIS format.
- Requires public participation in the development of circulation elements.
- Establishes a fine for jurisdictions failing to comply, with funds directed to local air quality management districts.
Who is affected
- Counties
- Cities
- Logistics companies
- Warehouse operators
- Truck drivers
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