Car wash proliferation and Phelan Road commercial project
Hesperia
Summary
Hesperia has been flooded with new car washes, and the council had stripped the car wash from this gas station/convenience store project in April. After hearing from the developer, the council reversed course and let the car wash back in, 4-1.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project adds gas tax and sales tax revenue plus a high-end grocery-focused convenience store to a heavily traveled US-395 corridor.
Commuters on US-395, nearby Amazon workers, and residents wanting healthier grab-and-go food options.
Residents who opposed more car washes, and competing car wash operators nearby.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — May 5, 2026
Hesperia has been flooded with new car washes, and the council had stripped the car wash from this gas station/convenience store project in April. After hearing from the developer, the council reversed course and let the car wash back in, 4-1.
City Council — April 21, 2026
Councilmember Gregg flagged that the city already has six car washes within two miles of the proposed site. The council wants to approve the fuel station and store but strip the car wash, with final findings due in two weeks.
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