Summary
Elk Grove has 19 self-storage facilities with more coming, and the city wants to hit pause on new approvals while staff studies whether to ban or restrict the use. Critics say storage eats up land that could be jobs, housing, or walkable retail; projects already approved won't be touched. The council takes it up August 26.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Staff say storage facilities generate few jobs and little tax revenue compared with the housing, retail, or office uses that could occupy the same land.
Residents who want land reserved for jobs, housing, and walkable retail instead of more storage buildings.
Storage developers and landowners hoping to entitle new storage facilities during the study period.
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Elk Grove city leaders consider moratorium on new self-storage facilities
Elk Grove city leaders consider moratorium on new self-storage facilities CBS News
Planning Commission Meeting - Aug 6, 2026
Elk Grove has 19 self-storage facilities with more coming, and the city wants to hit pause on new approvals while staff studies whether to ban or restrict the use. Critics say storage eats up land that could be jobs, housing, or walkable retail; projects already approved won't be touched. The council takes it up August 26.
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