Santa Monica Mandates Small Storefronts on Promenade
The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/santa-monica-mandates-small-storefronts-promenade/In an effort to prevent further consolidation of small storefronts into large chain outlets along the Third Street Promenade, the city of Santa Monica has adopted an ordinance that limits stores to no more than 50 linear feet of street frontage. The City Council has also directed city staff to compile data on the number of formula businesses in the district and draft options for limiting their proliferation.

