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Commission hears director's report on council actions, housing projects and staffing update

Santa Monica Planning Commission · January 22, 2026
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Summary

Staff summarized council votes (including repeal of an emergency IZO related to SB 11 23), recent ARB approvals, an off‑site affordable housing pilot extension, and named Denise Anderson Warren as interim city clerk.

Commission staff presented an overview of recent City Council actions and upcoming items to the Planning Commission, including housing project approvals, regulatory changes and administrative updates.

Staff said Council approved several building‑and‑safety updates (including aligning the high‑rise definition to 75 feet), continued the off‑site affordable housing pilot program (initially allowing projects up to the first 1,000 units; six projects applied, reaching that cap) and voted to repeal an emergency…

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