This bill mandates the Office of Planning Advocacy to compile and publish a bi-annual listing of warehouses exceeding 100,000 square feet on its website. The listing must include detailed information about each warehouse, such as whether it was built on speculation, its total square footage and occupancy rates, operating hours, employee numbers, traffic volume, proximity to municipal boundaries, construction year, adherence to green building standards, watershed location, and whether it is situated in an overburdened community. This requirement is intended to provide local boards and the public with essential data that can aid in the decision-making process during warehouse-related applications.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law to enhance the responsibilities of the Office of Planning Advocacy and the State Planning Commission. It replaces certain terms and phrases to clarify the office's duties, including the publication of an annual report on the State Development and Redevelopment Plan and the provision of planning services to other governmental entities. The overall goal of the bill is to empower local governments and communities by improving access to relevant information regarding large warehouses, thereby facilitating informed planning decisions that impact residents' daily lives.

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Introduced: 52:18A-201