Planning Commission Meeting - November 4, 2026

The City of Apple Valley Planning Commission met on November 4, 2026, and considered a zoning-code text amendment to allow warehouse distribution as a conditional use in the Business Park district. The proposed amendment arose from a potential last-mile delivery and logistics tenant for a 4.74-acre property at 14720 Energy Way. The applicant described operations involving two to three semi-truck deliveries per day, approximately 50 midsize driver vehicles at a time, and proposed operating hours of 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. The amendment would apply to all properties zoned Business Park, not just the site under discussion, and would not itself approve the tenant’s specific use; a separate conditional use permit would still be required, allowing review of impacts and the imposition of conditions.

Commissioners and nearby residents raised concerns about traffic, noise, safety near homes and schools, parking, operating hours, and the breadth of the proposed use. Staff noted that traffic impacts are considered during conditional-use review and that the city plans broader zoning-code updates after its comprehensive plan work. The commission recommended approval of the amendment, with a motion and second; the transcript records an opposing vote, and the item was to be forwarded to the City Council rather than acted on finally that evening. No procurement activity, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified.