LA Considers Limits On Megastores

The Los Angeles City Council is considering a bank on big-box retailers.

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November 1, 2000, 10:00 AM PST

"The proposal, sponsored by Councilwoman Jackie Goldberg, would prohibit large retail stores that exceed 150,000 square feet and have more than 7.5% of retail floor space devoted to nontaxable items, such as food. Such stores, the proposed ordinance says, create inordinate amounts of traffic, hurt small local stores, and siphon off too many of the police and fire departments' resources."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: L.A. Mulls Reining In Megastores

Wednesday, November 1, 2000 in Wall St. Journal

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