CITY HALL — In a city that’s almost entirely built out and a state that rewards long-time property owners with hefty tax breaks, many residents and businesses choose to remodel — when they can.
But in Santa Monica, simple projects can often take months, if not years, to be approved. Plus, they can be expensive, due largely to a complex web of laws and planning codes that govern developments.
With these concerns in mind, the Planning Commission held a special workshop last week to gather public input and discuss how the process can be simplified. They recommended relaxing the laws governing DEFINE, from page 1
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 9, 2004. Read the original PDF.