January 10, 2018 -- Shuddering under a frenzy of “monster” mansions replacing the tiny homes of earlier eras, the Santa Monica City Council Tuesday ordered preparation of a temporary ban on such construction in single-family neighborhoods.

Voting unanimously, the council asked staff to return in two weeks -- its next meeting -- with an interim zoning ordinance (IZO), “emergency in nature,” that would impose a height limit of less than the current 28 feet for and cut the footprint allowed by 20 percent in new homes in such neighborhoods as Sunset Park and Ocean Park.

It would remain in effect for 45 days.

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