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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hesperia public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Data center proposals in the High Desert
Councilmember Ochoa wants a study on how data centers — which can use millions of gallons of water a day — would affect Hesperia's desert water table, plus their job and economic trade-offs, possibly leading to a moratorium or ban.
Covington 1M sq ft industrial warehouse near I-15
A huge warehouse and commercial pad project that would bring roughly 1,000 construction jobs and $5 million in payments to the city, but with air quality, greenhouse gas, and traffic impacts the EIR says can't be fully mitigated. The Council will make the final call.
Large warehouse development near Phelan Road and I-15 corridor
A 419,840-square-foot warehouse next to the new Amazon facility brings jobs and tax revenue, but its EIR admits greenhouse gas and traffic impacts can't be fully mitigated. Commissioners weighed those trade-offs and approved it.
Warehouse project environmental appeal (CUP 2200-016)
The SAFER group appealed the Planning Commission's approval of two 75,000 sq ft warehouses, arguing the environmental review skipped proper burrowing owl surveys. The council sided with the project, keeping the mitigated negative declaration in place.
Sam's Club retail center on Amargosa Road
A new Sam's Club with gas station and car wash near the I-15 will give shoppers an alternative to Costco and add about 260 permanent jobs, though the project's traffic impacts were found significant and unavoidable.
Housing fee reduction request
Council Member Gregg asked staff to bring back a report on total fees and permitting costs to build a home in Hesperia, aiming to cut red tape and make housing more affordable.
Road Vacation for Development
Hesperia's council is closing a piece of Outpost Road to make room for the Brightline train and a new Love's truck stop. Get ready for some traffic changes and a potential development boom!
Housing Discrimination Lawsuit Settlement
Hesperia is paying out $1 million to settle a lawsuit alleging they discriminated against Black and Latino renters. This settlement shines a light on potential housing discrimination issues within the city.