July 31, 2005
LA's First Anti-Mansion Law
An outcome of efforts to save the Weatherwolde Castle last week, the Los Angeles City Council has passed a measure limiting the construction of "McMansions" on razed historic (and non-historic) properties. This is a first for Los Angeles, and is a welcome turn-of-events for historic preservation in the city.
LA City Council To Consider 'Anti-Mansion' Law In Sunland-Tujunga
Los Angeles - "The Los Angeles City Council will consider on Wednesday an emergency ordinance that would prevent small homes and bungalows from being torn down and replaced by larger dwellings in the Sunland-Tujunga area..."
LA City Council Approves 'Anti-Mansion' Law In Sunland-Tujunga
"The City Council approved Wednesday a so-called "anti-mansionization" ordinance that will prevent small homes and bungalows from being torn down and replaced by larger dwellings in the Sunland-Tujunga area..."
When big is too big, even in L.A.
"The city approves one neighborhood's move to block mammoth homes on small plots..."
L.A. cuts 'mansionization'
"The Los Angeles City Council has endorsed an ordinance that would limit the size of homes built in an area of the San Fernando Valley..."
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