The City Council is concerned about the apparent proliferation of small apartments in downtown Santa Monica. At the 3/26 Meeting, the Council banned construction permits for more apartments less than 375 square feet, unless they are "affordable." Which in Santa Monica means, you know, less than $2000 a month for one room.

Read More: https://www.smobserved.com/story/2019/03/29/news/city-council-enacts-moratorium-on-permits-for-micro-apartments-in-downtown-santa-monica/3872.html

AND: https://www.smdp.com/council-votes-to-prevent-micro-apartments-from-becoming-major-housing-supply/173823