A group of new laws targeting California’s housing shortage will have limited impact in Santa Monica according to a recently released staff report. According to the report,Governor Brown signed 15 housing-related laws last year. While all State laws will be enforceable locally, Santa Monica’s existing rules are either stricter than the state versions or the city will receive limited benefit from the changes.

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