LA To Restrict Mansionization

1 August 2005 - 5:00am

The new ordinance would be a first step for Los Angeles in restricting housing sizes in one neighborhood to no greater than 40% of the lot size.

"The City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to an 'anti-mansionization' ordinance for the Sunland-Tujunga area of the San Fernando Valley, the first time it has specifically addressed restricting home size in Los Angeles."

Full Story: Home size limits OK'd
Source: Los Angeles Daily News, July 29, 2005
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