West Hollywood City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 19

2 Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses

§ 19.04.010 Purpose of Chapter.

This chapter establishes the zoning districts applied to property within the city, adopts the Zoning Map, and establishes permit requirements and standards for development and land uses within each zoning district.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)

§ 19.04.020 Zoning Districts Established.

The following zoning districts are established, and shall be shown on the Zoning Map (Section 19.04.030).

TABLE 2-1 ZONING DISTRICTS
Zoning Map Symbol	Zoning District Name	General Plan Designation Implemented by Zoning District
Residential Zoning Districts
R1	Residential, Single-Family or Two-Unit Low Density	R1A, R1B, R1C
R2	Residential, Low Density	R2
R3	Residential, Multi-Family Medium-Density	R3A, R3B, R3C, R3C-C
R4	Residential, Multi-Family High-Density	R4A, R4B, R4B-C
Commercial and Public Zoning Districts
CN1	Commercial, Neighborhood 1	CN1
CN2	Commercial, Neighborhood 2	CN2
CC1	Commercial, Community 1	CC1
CC2	Commercial, Community 2	CC2
CA	Commercial, Arterial	CA
CR	Commercial, Regional Center	CR
PDCSP	Pacific Design Center Specific Plan	PDCSP
SSP	Sunset Specific Plan	SSP
PF	Public Facilities	PF
Overlay Zoning Districts
-MUIOZ	Mixed-Use Incentive Overlay Zone	MUIOZ
-CDP	Comprehensive Development Plan	All
-DA	Development Agreement	All
-H	Historic	All
-NC	Neighborhood Conservation	NC
-PK	Parking Overlay	PK
-AB	Avenue Bonus	CN2

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 12-882 § 7, 2012; Ord. 12-890 § 6, 2012; Ord. 18-1022 § 6, 2018)

§ 19.04.030 Zoning Map Adopted.

The City of West Hollywood Zoning Map (hereafter referred to as the "Zoning Map"), is adopted and incorporated into this Zoning Ordinance by reference as though it were fully included here. The boundaries of the zoning districts established by Section 19.04.020 (Zoning Districts Established) shall be shown upon the Zoning Map.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)

§ 19.04.040 Zoning District Regulations.

Purpose. Chapters 19.06 through 19.14 determine which land uses are allowed in each zoning district established by Section 19.04.020 (Zoning Districts Established), what land use entitlement is required to establish each use, and the basic development standards that apply to allowed land uses in each zoning district.

Determination of Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements. The uses of land allowed by this Zoning Ordinance in each zoning district are identified in Tables 2-2 and 2-4 of this chapter as being:

Permitted subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Ordinance, and subject to obtaining a zone clearance (Chapter 19.42) or development permit (Chapter 19.48). These are shown as "P" uses in the tables;

Allowed subject to the approval of an administrative permit (Chapter 19.44), and shown as "AP" uses in the tables;

Allowed subject to the approval of a minor conditional use permit (Chapter 19.52), and shown as "MCUP" uses in the tables; or

Allowed subject to the approval of a conditional use permit (Chapter 19.52), and shown as "CUP" uses in the tables.

Land uses that are not listed in the tables or are not shown in a particular zoning district are not allowed, except as otherwise provided by Section 19.02.020 (Exemptions from Land Use Permit Requirements), Section 19.03.020(E) (Rules of Interpretation - Allowable Uses of Land), or Chapter 19.54 (Temporary Use and Special Event Permits).

Standards for Parcels with Multiple Zoning Districts. Where a parcel is zoned in two or more zoning districts, each portion of the parcel in a separate district shall be developed as a separate site, in compliance with the requirements of the applicable district, including density, setbacks, height, and other applicable development standards, except that subterranean parking may be constructed as connected floor plates with no setbacks between district or parcel boundaries, in further compliance with Section 19.36.170.

Conflicts Between Provisions. Rules for resolving conflicts between different Zoning Ordinance provisions may be found in Section 19.03.020(C) (Rules of Interpretation - Conflicting Requirements).

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 19-1086 § 6, 2019)

§ 19.06.010 Purpose of Chapter.

This chapter provides regulations applicable to development and land uses in the residential zoning districts established by Section 19.04.020 (Zoning Districts Established). These regulations are intended to encourage the appropriate planning and development of residential uses and provide for a variety of housing types in response to community needs and physical locations, and to enhance and preserve the character of existing residential neighborhoods. Each zoning district is intended to ensure that development in each neighborhood and district preserves the desired character of that district. All residential zoning districts in West Hollywood are intended to provide and continue the sense of an urban village.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)

§ 19.06.020 Purposes of Residential Zoning Districts.

R1 (Residential, Single-Family or Two-Unit Low Density) District. The R1 zoning district identifies areas of the city characterized by single-family homes on smaller parcels, together with other low density residential development in specific neighborhoods. The standards of the R1 zoning district are intended to maintain residential neighborhood character, and to ensure that new development is compatible with the existing character. The R1 zoning district is consistent with the R1A, R1B, and R1C residential land use designations of the General Plan.

The application of the R1 zoning district to property on the Zoning Map (Section 19.04.030) will include establishing separate R1 zoning districts with specific density requirements and development standards, based on the General Plan designation of the area. These requirements shall be indicated on the Zoning Map by a suffix to the R1 Zoning Map symbol (for example, R1-A, R1-B, and R1-C) which identifies the different areas and corresponding requirements of this chapter that apply. (See Table 2-4.)

R2 (Residential, Low Density) District. The R2 zoning district identifies areas of the City characterized by low density development. The standards of the R2 zoning district are intended to maintain residential neighborhood character, and to ensure that new development is compatible with the existing character. The R2 zoning district is consistent with the R2 residential land use designation of the General Plan. (See Table 2-4).

R3 (Residential, Multi-Family Medium-Density) District. The R3 zoning district provides for the development of a wide range of multi-family dwelling units, including apartments and condominiums. The standards of the R3 zoning district are intended to ensure that new residential projects are compatible with the scale and character of existing medium-density multi-family residential neighborhoods (see Table 2-3). The R3 zoning district is consistent with the R3A, R3B, R3C and R3C-C residential land use designations of the General Plan.

The application of the R3 zoning district to property on the Zoning Map (Section 19.04.030) will include establishing separate R3 zoning districts with specific density requirements and development standards, based on the General Plan designation of the area. These requirements shall be indicated on the Zoning Map by a suffix to the R3 Zoning Map symbol (for example, R3-A, R3-B, R3-C, and R3C-C) which identifies the different areas and corresponding requirements of this chapter that apply.

R4 (Residential, Multi-Family High-Density) District. The R4 zoning district provides for the development of a wide range of high-density multi-family housing, including apartments and condominiums. The standards of the R4 zoning district are intended to ensure that new high-density residential projects are compatible with the scale and character of existing high-density residential neighborhoods (see Table 2-3). The R4 zoning district is consistent with the R4A, R4B, and R4B-C residential land use designations of the General Plan.

The application of the R4 zoning district to property on the Zoning Map (Section 19.04.030) will include establishing separate R4 zoning districts with specific density requirements and development standards, based on the General Plan designation of the area. These requirements shall be indicated on the Zoning Map by a suffix to the R4 Zoning Map symbol (for example, R4A, R4B, and R4B-C) which identifies the different areas and corresponding requirements of this chapter that apply.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 12-882 § 7, 2012; Ord. 18-1022 § 7, 2018)

§ 19.06.030 Residential Zoning District Land Uses and Permit Requirements.

Table 2-2 identifies the uses of land allowed by this Zoning Ordinance in each residential zoning district, and the land use permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Section 19.04.040. (Zoning District Regulations). Permit requirements for additions to existing structures are determined by the amount of additional proposed floor area; see Chapters 19.42 (Zone Clearances), 19.44 (Administrative Permits), and 19.48 (Development Permits).

Note: Where the last column in the tables ("Specific Use Regulations") includes a section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use; however, provisions in other sections of this Zoning Ordinance may also apply.

TABLE 2-2 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
P – Use Permitted¹	CUP – Conditional Use Permit Required
MCUP – Minor Conditional Use Permit Required	— Use Not Allowed
RI – Rehabilitation Incentives
[Explanatory Notes Follow at the End of the Table]

LAND USE²	PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE				Specific Use Regulations
LAND USE²	R1	R2	R3	R4	Specific Use Regulations
Accessory dwelling units	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.310(A)
Adult day care facilities	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	19.36.040
Alcoholic beverage sales, off-site consumption (retail or wholesale establishment)	—	—	—	—
Alcoholic beverage sales, on- and off-site consumption with appropriate ABC License (restaurants)	—	—	MCUP¹⁰	—	19.36.060
Art galleries	—	—	P^{1, 10}	P^{1, 10}	19.36.190
Artisan/handicraft shops	—	—	P^{1, 10}	P^{1, 10}	19.36.190
Bed and breakfast inns (B&Bs)³	—	—	RI	RI	19.36.090
Child day care centers	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	19.36.040
Child day care, large family day care homes	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹
Child day care, small family day care homes	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹
Common interest developments, new or conversion	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.100
Community centers	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Community gardens	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP
Conversions, multi-family units to other uses⁴	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	19.36.290
Conversions, residential, adaptive re-use, cultural resources	RI	RI	RI	RI	19.58.150
Corporate housing	—	—	—	—	19.36.100(B), 19.48.060
Courtyard housing	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.280
Garage sales	P¹	P¹	P1	P¹	19.36.300(C)
General retail stores	—	—	P^{1, 10}	P^{1, 10}	19.36.190
Grading projects not related to permitted development	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP
Guest houses	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.300
Home businesses	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.140
Home sharing pursuant to Chapter 5.66	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	5.66
Hotels, expansion of existing	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	19.36.150
Junior accessory dwelling units	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.310(B)
Legalization of illegal dwelling units	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.270
Live/work units	—	—	P^{1, 10}	P^{1, 10}	19.36.190
Micro-units	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.280, 19.36.327
Mobile home parks	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Multi-family dwellings	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.280
Offices, business and professional	—	—	—	CUP⁵
Organizational houses	—	—	CUP	CUP
Parking (existing non-residential surface parking as of February 19, 2016)	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.28.090
Parking – Mechanical lifts	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.28.090
Parking – Automated structures	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.28.090
Parks and playgrounds	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Personal services	—	—	P^{1, 10}	P^{1, 10}	19.36.190
Private residential recreation facilities	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	19.36.300
Public safety facilities	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	19.36.250
Reduction in number of residential units on a site	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.290
Religious facilities/places of worship	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Residential accessory uses and structures	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.300
Residential care facilities⁹ – 6 or fewer clients	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹
Residential care facilities⁹ – 7 to 12 clients	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP
Residential care facilities⁹ – 13 or more clients	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Restaurants, less than 1,200 sq. ft.	—	—	P^{1, 10}	P^{1, 10}	19.36.190
Restaurants – Outdoor dining, less than 250 sq. ft.	—	—	P^{1, 10}	P^{1, 10}	19.36.190
Room rental	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹
Schools – Public and private	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Schools – Specialized education and training	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Second residential units	P^{1, 6}	—	—	—	19.36.310
Senior residential projects, including congregate care	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	19.36.110
Shared housing building	—	—	P¹	P¹	19.36.328
Short-term rental of a dwelling unit, or any portion thereof, for a period of 30 consecutive calendar days or less	—	—	—	—	19.36.331
Single-family dwellings	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.320
Single room occupancy housing	—	—	CUP	CUP	19.36.335
Studio units	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.280, 19.36.327
Supportive housing – Single-family structure	P^1,8	P^1,8	P^1,8	P^1,8
Supportive housing – Multi-family structure	—	P^1,8	P^1,8	P^1,8
Telecommunications facilities	—	—	—	MCUP	19.36.350
Temporary uses	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.54.030
Transitional housing – Single-family structure	P^1,8	P^1,8	P^1,8	P^1,8
Transitional housing – Multi-family structure	—	P^1,8	P^1,8	P^1,8
Transit stop shelters	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹
Two-unit residential projects	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.320, 19.36.325
Urban inns	—	—	CUP⁷	CUP⁷
Utility facilities	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Utility infrastructure	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹

Notes:
(1)	Zone clearance, administrative permit, development permit, or other permit or license may be required; see Chapters 5.66, 19.42, 19.44, 19.48 and 19.54.
(2)	See Section 19.03.020(E) regarding uses not listed. See Article 19-6 for definitions of the listed uses.
(3)	May be approved only within a building that is a designated cultural resource.
(4)	Other uses include day care, residential care, community oriented non-residential use.
(5)	May be approved only on Shoreham Drive and De Longpre Avenue.
(6)	Allowed in R-1-A zoning district only.
(7)	Allowed on San Vicente Boulevard only, or in accordance with the terms of an approved development agreement.
(8)	Subject to the same standards as similar residential uses, which shall be determined by the city based upon the predominant operating characteristics of the use. Only one land use category shall be applied to a use at a time and the city makes the final determination on classification based on the predominant characteristics.
(9)	Does not include supportive and transitional housing, which have separate use categories. The city makes final determination on classification based on the predominant operating characteristics.
(10)	Permitted only in R3C-C and R4B-C zoning district. Commercial uses limited to ground floor. Live/work units shall be permitted on any floor. Alcoholic beverage sales shall not be permitted on lots spanning the R3C-C and R3C Districts.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 01-610 § 1, 2001; Ord. 02-643 §§ 2, 3, 2003; Ord. 03-657 § 5 (1), 2003; Ord. 12-902 § 7, 2012; Ord. 13-914 § 1, 2013; Ord. 14-940 § 6, 2014; Ord. 15-958 § 2, 2015; Ord. 15-965 § 6, 2015; Ord. 16-973 § 6, 2016; Ord. 17-999 § 6, 2017; Ord. 18-1021 § 6, 2018; Ord. 18-1022 § 8, 2018; Ord. 18-1024 §§ 4, 5, 2018; Ord. 21-1143 § 7, 2021; Ord. 22-1181 § 6, 2022; Ord. 22-1186 § 6, 2022; Ord. 24-31, 10/21/2024; Ord. 25-19, 8/18/2025)

§ 19.06.040 Residential Zoning District General Development Standards.

General Requirements. Subdivisions, land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-3, in addition to the applicable development standards in Article 19-3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards).

Requirements for the SSP (Sunset Specific Plan) District. Residential development within the SSP (Sunset Specific Plan) zoning district shall comply with the Sunset Specific Plan as well as this Zoning Ordinance. The Sunset Specific Plan shall control in the event of any conflicts.

TABLE 2-3 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
[Explanatory Notes Follow the Table, on Next Page]
Development Feature	Requirement by Zoning District
Development Feature	R1, R2	R3	R4
Minimum lot area¹	5,000 sq. ft.
Maximum lot area	No maximum	No maximum R3C-C: 10,000 sq. ft.	No maximum; R4B-C: 12,000 sq. ft.
Residential density^{2, 6, 7}	See Table 2-4	1 unit for each 1,210 sq. ft. of site area, and accessory dwelling units where allowed by § 19.36.310.	1 unit for each 872 sq. ft. of site area, and accessory dwelling units where allowed by § 19.36.310.
Floor area ratio (FAR)	R1 – 0.5, R2 – N.A.	R3C-C – 1.0⁸	R4B-C – 0.5⁸
Setbacks required	Minimum setbacks required. See Section 19.20.150 for setback measurement.
Front, 1st story	Average of front setbacks of the 2 structures closest to the front property lines on the 2 adjacent parcels, with the following minimums/maximums.^3,10
	10 ft. min. in Norma Triangle, 15 ft. min. elsewhere; 30 ft. max.¹⁰	15 ft. minimum, 30 ft. maximum; No minimum setback for R3C-C.¹⁰	7.5 ft. minimum, no maximum;¹⁰ R4B-C: No 1st story front setback if commercial on the ground floor.¹⁰
Front, 2nd & upper stories	An additional 6 ft. for 2nd and upper stories in addition to the 1st story setback.⁴ For R3C-C, no additional 2nd or upper stories setback.
Sides, interior lot	5 ft.¹⁰ For lots less than 50 ft. wide, 10% of average lot width, with 3 ft. min. (See § 19.36.320 for additions to nonconforming buildings. See 19.36.325 for two-unit project exceptions and 19.42.020(A) for urban lot splits)^{10, 11}	5 ft. for lots with structures up to 2 stories.¹⁰ For lots 50 ft. or less in width, 10% of average lot width, with a 3 ft. minimum, for structures up to 2 stories.¹⁰ For all lots: An additional 1 ft. setback is required for each story above the 2nd story.¹⁰
Sides, interior lot		R3C-C: No minimum side setback.¹⁰	R4B-C: 10 ft. setback with an additional 7.5 ft. stepback at 4th story is required when adjacent to R-1 zone.^9,10 If a commercial use is on the ground floor, no minimum side setback on the 1st floor where adjacent to a commercial zone district.¹⁰
Street side, corner lot	5 ft.¹⁰	5 ft. ¹⁰
Street side, corner lot	10 ft. for reversed corner lots.⁵	7.5 ft. for reversed corner lots.^{5, 10}
Rear	15 ft. For lots with a depth less than 75 ft., 20% of the average lot depth, but not less than 10 ft.¹⁰ R3C-C: 10 ft. minimum rear setback.¹⁰
Between structures	As required by Section 19.20.040 (Distance Between Structures)
Flag lots	As required by Section 19.20.150 (Setback Measurement and Projections into Yards)
Open space	None required other than setbacks.	As required by Section 19.36.280 (Residential Uses – Multi-Family Dwellings)
Height limit Primary structures	Maximum structure height. See Section 19.20.080 (Height Measurement and Exceptions).
	R1-A, R1-B, R-2: 25 ft., 2 stories	R3-A: 25 ft., 2 stories	R4-A: 35 ft., 3 stories
	R1-C: 15 ft., 1 story	R3-B: 35 ft, 3 stories	R-4-B: 45 ft., 4 stories R-4B-C: 48 ft., 4 stories
		R3-C and R3C-C: 45 ft., 4 stories	R-4-B: 45 ft., 4 stories R-4B-C: 48 ft., 4 stories
Accessory	15 ft., 1 story
Landscaping	As required by Chapter 19.26 (Landscaping Standards)
Safety and Seismic Safety	For new construction and building additions, as required by Chapter 19.32 (Seismic Safety). Critical facilities, sensitive facilities (such as schools and daycare) and high occupancy facilities (such as religious facilities and hotels) are also subject to Chapter 19.32.
Parking	As required by Chapter 19.28 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards)
Sidewalks	Sidewalks shall be provided at a minimum width of 10 ft. See Section 19.20.160.
Signs	As required by Chapter 19.34 (Sign Standards)

Notes:
(1)	Minimum lot area for parcels proposed in new subdivisions and lot line adjustments. Condominium, townhome, or planned development projects may be subdivided with smaller parcel sizes for ownership purposes, with the minimum lot area requirement determined through the subdivision review process, provided that the overall development site complies with the lot area requirements of this chapter.
(2)	Maximum number of dwellings allowed for each specified unit of land. See also Chapter 19.22 (Affordable Housing Requirements and Incentives) for possible density bonuses.
(3)	If a parcel on either side of the site is not zoned residential, or if the site is a corner lot, the first two adjacent residential lots shall be used for the purposes of calculating the average setback.
(4)	The Director may modify or waive this requirement to accommodate what he/she deems to be exemplary design.
(5)	Where the front yard of a key lot adjoining a reversed corner lot is less than 10 feet in depth, the reversed corner lot may have a street side yard of the same depth, to a minimum of five feet. See Figure 2-1.
(6)	Density limits may be exceeded to permit legalization of illegal dwelling units in accordance with Section 19.36.270.
(7)	See also Section 19.06.080 for required density development standards.
(8)	Floor area ratio (FAR) calculations shall be used for calculating the maximum non-residential density for neighborhood serving commercial uses, limited to the ground floor of projects in the R3C-C and R4B-C zoning districts. Residential density shall be calculated by residential density standards.
(9)	Additional side stepbacks may be required above the second floor if the Director determines that additional side stepbacks are necessary to ensure compatibility between the uses and structures.
(10)	The review authority may grant deviations from required setbacks where the review authority finds, based on substantial evidence, that the combination of height and setbacks or similar standards for a code compliant development triggers requirements for life safety access methods that would conflict with city plans or policies that have been adopted by the City Council. The deviation shall be to the minimum extent necessary to avoid the conflict with city plans or policies. By way of example only, when the combination of height and setbacks triggers the need for installation of a new fire lane or the removal of mature trees to provide fire department access to the development, the applicable setback may be reduced by the review authority to the minimum extent necessary to site the building closer to the street for the fire department to safely access the building without having to create a new fire lane or require removal of the mature trees.
(11)	See Section 19.36.325 for setback and distance requirements between buildings requirements for two-unit projects, and 20.04.051 for urban lot split requirements.

FIGURE 2-1 Key Lot Front Setback

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 01-610 § 2, 2001; Ord. 02-619 § 2, 2002; Ord. 09-812 § 7, 2009; Ord. 09-813U § 7, 2009; Ord. 18-1021 § 7, 2018; Ord. 18-1022 § 9, 2018; Ord. 19-1084 § 6, 2019; Ord. 22-1181 § 7, 2022; Ord. 23-02 § 3, 2023)

§ 19.06.050 Residential Density in R1 and R2 Zones.

The maximum number of dwellings allowed on an existing or proposed parcel in the R1 and R2 zones shall be as shown in Table 2-4. The maximum allowable density for residential development in the R3 and R4 zones is determined by Section 19.06.040, Table 2-3 (Residential Zoning District General Development Standards).

Table 2-4 MAXIMUM DENSITY IN R1 AND R2 ZONES
Zoning Map Symbol	Maximum Number of Dwelling Units Allowed¹
R1-A	1 unit per lot, accessory dwelling units where allowed by Section 19.36.310, and 2 units per lot where allowed by Section 19.36.325.
R1-B	2 units per lot of less than 8,499 sq. ft.; 3 units per lot between 8,500 and 11,999 sq. ft.; plus 1 additional unit per lot, for each 3,500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof in excess of 11,999 sq. ft. Accessory dwelling units where allowed by Section 19.36.310.
R1-C	1 unit per lot, accessory dwelling units where allowed by Section 19.36.310, and 2 units per lot where allowed by Section 19.36.325.
R2	2 units per lot of less than 4,000 sq. ft.; 3 units per lot between 4,000 sq. ft. and 7,999 sq. ft.; 4 units per lot between 8,000 sq. ft. and 9,999 sq. ft.; plus 1 additional unit per lot, for each 2,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof in excess of 9,999 sq. ft. Accessory dwelling units where allowed by Section 19.36.310.

Notes:
(1)	Density limits may be exceeded to permit legalization of illegal dwelling units in accordance with Section 19.36.270.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 01-610 § 3, 2001; Ord. 18-1021 § 8, 2018; Ord. 19-1097 § 6, 2020; Ord. 22-1181 § 7, 2022; Ord. 23-02 § 4, 2023; Ord. 24-16, 6/24/2024)

§ 19.06.055 R2 Zoning District Development Standards – Required Density.

All new residential projects in the R2 zoning district shall be built to have no net loss in dwelling units, unless the number of existing dwelling units is greater than allowed by zoning, in which case the project shall build to the maximum number of units allowed by the residential density requirements in Section 19.06.050. This provision shall apply only if all existing dwelling units on the site are demolished and new dwelling units are constructed.

(Ord. 21-1145 § 6, 2021)

§ 19.06.060 R4 Zoning District Standards – Office Uses.

Limitation on Use. Offices for single tenants may be allowed only within existing single-family dwellings located on Shoreham Drive and De Longpre Avenue, in blocks where 50 percent or more of the land area of the block is zoned for, or occupied by, commercial or parking uses.

Findings for Approval. The Review Authority may approve a conditional use permit for an office use within the R4 district only where it first finds that the office use will generate no more vehicle trips than would be generated if the site were developed to the maximum residential density allowed within the R4 district by this chapter, in addition to all findings otherwise required for CUP approval by Chapter 19.52.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)

§ 19.06.070 R3 and R4 Zoning District Development Standards – Maximum Average Unit Sizes.

The aggregated maximum average size of all dwelling units within a new residential project shall be no greater than 1,500 square feet in the R3 district, and no greater than 1,200 square feet in the R4 district. The calculation of maximum average unit size shall not include any city required inclusionary units. This provision shall apply only if all existing dwelling units on the site are demolished and new dwelling units are constructed. Live/work units in the R4B-C and R3C-C zoning districts shall be exempt from the maximum average unit size requirement.

(Ord. 09-812 § 7, 2009; Ord. 09-813U § 7, 2009; Ord. 14-940 § 7, 2014; Ord. 18-1022 § 10, 2018)

§ 19.06.080 R3 and R4 Zoning District Development Standards – Required Density.

All new residential projects in the R3 and R4 zoning districts shall be built to have no net loss in dwelling units, unless the number of existing dwelling units is greater than allowed by zoning, in which case the project shall build to the maximum number of units allowed by the residential density requirements in Section 19.06.040. This provision shall apply only if all existing dwelling units on the site are demolished and new dwelling units are constructed.

(Ord. 09-812 § 7, 2009; Ord. 09-813U § 7, 2009; Ord. 14-940 § 8, 2014; Ord. 18-1020 § 6, 2018; Ord. 18-1022 § 11, 2018)

§ 19.06.090 R3C-C and R4B-C Zoning District Development Standards.

The R3C-C zoning district allows for the same residential density as R3C and allows for live/work units and/or ground floor neighborhood-serving commercial. See Section 19.36.190 for regulations for neighborhood-serving commercial uses. See Section 19.36.160 for regulations for live/work facilities.

The R4B-C zoning district allows for the same residential density as R4B and allows for live/work units and/or ground floor neighborhood-serving commercial.

Commercial uses shall be limited to no more than 50 percent of the total lot area. See Section 19.36.190 for regulations for neighborhood-serving commercial. See Section 19.36.160 for regulations for live/work facilities.

(Ord. 18-1022 § 12, 2018)

§ 19.10.010 Purpose of Chapter.

This chapter provides regulations applicable to development of land uses in the commercial and public zoning districts established by Section 19.04.020 (Zoning Districts Established). These regulations are intended to encourage appropriate commercial, public and other compatible land uses in commercial and public zoning districts that are suitable, convenient, and meet community needs. Each zoning district is intended to ensure that commercial development preserves and enhances the integrity of that zoning district. All commercial zoning districts in West Hollywood are intended to provide and continue the sense of an urban village.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)

§ 19.10.020 Purposes of Commercial and Public Zoning Districts.

CN1 (Commercial, Neighborhood 1) District. The CN1 zoning district identifies areas appropriate for low-intensity commercial land uses. The intent of the CN1 zoning district is to allow land uses that are small-scale, and that serve local residents. Appropriate land uses include neighborhood convenience uses and specialty shops. Mixed-use developments with residential uses on the second story above commercial uses are encouraged. The CN1 zoning district is consistent with the CN1 land use designation of the General Plan.

CN2 (Commercial, Neighborhood 2) District. The CN2 zoning district identifies areas appropriate for low-intensity commercial land uses. The intent of the CN2 zoning district is to allow land uses that are small-scale, and that serve local residents. Appropriate land uses include neighborhood convenience uses and specialty shops. Residential uses are prohibited in this district. The CN2 zoning district is consistent with the CN2 land use designation of the General Plan.

CC1 (Commercial, Community 1) District. The CC1 zoning district is intended to provide a wide variety of commercial opportunities to serve local community needs, as well as broader market areas. The CC1 zoning district identifies areas appropriate for a variety of commercial uses including: retail; professional offices; business support and personal services; entertainment uses; restaurants; specialty shops; overnight accommodations; cultural uses; and small-scale manufacturing uses related to design furnishings, galleries, motion pictures, television, music or design-related uses. Mixed-use developments with residential and office uses above businesses are encouraged, except in the commercial-only overlay district (19.14.090). The CC1 zoning district is consistent with the CC1 land use designations of the General Plan.

CC2 (Commercial, Community 2) District. The CC2 zoning district is intended to provide a wide variety of commercial opportunities to serve local community needs, as well as broader market areas. The CC2 zoning district identifies areas appropriate for a variety of commercial uses including: retail; professional offices; business support and personal services; entertainment uses; restaurants; specialty shops; overnight accommodations; cultural uses; and small-scale manufacturing uses related to design furnishings, galleries, motion pictures, television, music or design-related uses. Mixed-use developments with residential and office uses above businesses are encouraged, except in the commercial-only overlay district (19.14.090). The CC2 zoning district is consistent with the CC2 land use designation of the General Plan.

CA (Commercial, Arterial) District. The CA zoning district identifies a full range of commercial uses appropriate for the primary, regional arterial streets through West Hollywood. These areas include "entryways" into the city. Appropriate uses include specialty retail and service businesses, restaurants, cultural, and entertainment-related uses. The CA zoning district is consistent with the C3 land use designation of the General Plan.

CR (Commercial, Regional Center) District. The CR zoning district identifies areas that are principal commercial activity centers. Land uses in these areas may serve local, as well as regional market areas. The CR zoning district is consistent with the C4 land use designation of the General Plan.

PDCSP (Pacific Design Center Specific Plan) District. The PDCSP zoning district identifies areas that are principal activity centers, including a regional destination for design-related industries. Land uses in these areas may serve local, as well as regional market areas. The PDCSP zoning district is consistent with the C4 land use designation of the General Plan.

SSP (Sunset Specific Plan) District. The SSP zoning district identifies the areas along Sunset Boulevard which are included within the Sunset Specific Plan.

PF (Public Facilities) District. The PF zoning district is intended to accommodate a wide range of public and quasi-public uses distributed throughout the community (e.g., schools, child care centers, transportation facilities, public buildings and facilities, museums, hospitals, cultural and recreational facilities and activities), and similar compatible uses. The PF zoning district is consistent with the P (Public) land use designation of the General Plan.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 12-882 § 7, 2012)

§ 19.10.030 Commercial and Public District Land Uses and Permit Requirements.

Table 2-5 identifies the uses of land allowed by this Zoning Ordinance in the commercial and public zoning districts, and the land use permit required to establish each use, in compliance with Section 19.04.040 (Zoning District Regulations). Permit requirements for additions to existing structures are determined by floor area; see Chapters 19.42 (Zone Clearances), 19.44 (Administrative Permits), and 19.48 (Development Permits).

Note: where the last column in the table ("Specific Use Regulations") includes a section number, the regulations in the referenced section apply to the use; however, provisions in other sections of this Zoning Ordinance may also apply.

TABLE 2-5 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL AND PUBLIC ZONING DISTRICTS
P Use Permitted¹	CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
MCUP Minor Conditional Use Permit Required	PCR Project Conformity Review
RI Rehabilitation Incentives	— Use Not Allowed
[Explanatory Notes Follow at the End of the Table]

LAND USES²	PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE						Specific Use Regulations
LAND USES²	CN	CC/SSP	CA	CR	PDCSP	PF³	Specific Use Regulations
Accessory dwelling units	P^{1, 14}	P^{1, 14}	P^{1, 14}	P^{1, 14}	—	—	19.36.310
Accessory manufacturing	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—	19.36.030
Accessory retail uses	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹	19.36.030
Adaptive reuse — Historic structure	RI	RI	RI	RI	PCR	RI	Chapter 19.58
Adult businesses	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—	19.36.050
Adult day care facilities	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	—	MCUP	19.36.040
Alcoholic beverage sales, off-site consumption (retail or wholesale establishments)	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	19.36.060
Alcoholic beverages sales, on-site consumption⁴	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.060
Art galleries	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹
Artisan/handcraft shops	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—
Artisan/craft product manufacturing AP	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—
Auto parts sales	—	P¹	P¹	—	—	—
Automated teller machines (ATMs), exterior	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	P¹	19.36.080
Banks and financial services	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—	19.36.085 (applicable to SSP only)
Banquet facility	—	—	—	—	PCR	—
Bed and breakfast inns (B&Bs)	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—	19.36.090
Broadcasting studios	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—
Building material stores	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—
Business support services	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—
Cannabis adult-use retail	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—	19.36.091 Chapter 5.70
Cannabis commercial cultivation (ancillary to adult-use retail and medical-use dispensary)	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—	Chapter 5.70
Cannabis commercial cultivation (stand-alone indoor facility)	—	—	—	—	—	—
Cannabis commercial cultivation (outdoor)	—	—	—	—	—	—
Cannabis consumption area (edible products only) with on-site adult-use retail (edible products for on-site consumption only)	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—	19.36.092 Chapter 5.70
Cannabis consumption area (smoking, vaping, and edible products) with on-site adult-use retail (smoking, vaping, and edible products for on-site consumption only)	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—	19.36.092 Chapter 5.70 7.08.030
Cannabis delivery service (ancillary to adult-use retail and medical-use dispensary)	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—	19.36.093
Cannabis delivery service (office only)	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—	Chapter 5.70
Cannabis distributor (ancillary to adult-use retail and medical-use dispensary)	P	P	P	P	—	—
Cannabis distributor (stand-alone facility)	—	—	—	—	—	—
Cannabis manufacturer (ancillary to adult-use retail and medical-use dispensary)	P	P	P	P	—	—	Chapter 5.70
Cannabis manufacturer (stand-alone facility)	—	—	—	—	—	—
Cannabis medical-use dispensary	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—	19.36.093 Chapter 5.70 19.36.030
Cannabis microbusiness	—	—	—	—	—	—
Cannabis mobile consumption lounges	—	—	—	—	—	—
Cannabis temporary use	—	—	—	—	—	—
Cannabis testing laboratory	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—
Cardrooms	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP
Caretaker and employee housing	P^{1, 12}	P^{1, 12}	P¹	P¹	—	P¹
Child day care centers	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	19.36.040
Clubs, lodges, and meeting halls	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	PCR	CUP
Common interest developments, new projects and conversions	P^{1, 12}	P^{1, 12}	P¹	P¹	PCR	—	19.36.100
Community centers	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	PCR	CUP
Community gardens	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹
Convention centers	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Conversion of mixed-use residential units to commercial	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP	19.36.290
Corporate housing	—	—	—	—	—	—	19.36.100(B), 19.48.060
Electric vehicle charging site	P¹	—	—	—	—	—	19.36.392
Emergency shelters	—	P^1,13,15	—	—	—	—	19.36.125
Extended hour businesses	P	P	P	P	P¹	P	5.52
Farmers markets	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	P¹
Firearm sales	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—	19.36.134
General retail stores	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR¹¹	P^1,5
Grocery stores, 10,000 sq. ft. or more of floor area	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—
Grocery stores, less than 10,000 sq. ft. of floor area	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—
Hazardous materials storage requiring Fire Code permit	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP	19.20.070
Health/fitness facilities	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	PCR¹¹	CUP
Health/fitness facilities, personal training	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR¹¹	P¹
Heliports	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP
Home businesses	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—	19.36.140
Hotels	—	CUP¹⁰	CUP	CUP	—	—	19.36.150
Indoor amusement/entertainment facilities	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—
Junior accessory dwelling units	P^{1, 14}	P^{1, 14}	P^{1, 14}	P^{1, 14}	—	—	19.36.310
Kiosks	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.155
Laundries and dry cleaning plants	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—
Libraries and museums	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹
Live/work units	P^{1, 12}	P^{1, 12}	P¹	P¹		—	19.36.160
Media production	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—	19.36.180
Medical services — Clinics, offices and laboratories	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹
Medical services — Hospitals	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP
Microbreweries in conjunction with on-site sales	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP
Mixed-use projects	P^{1, 12}	P^{1, 12}	P¹	P¹	—	—	19.36.170
Mortuaries and funeral homes	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—
Newsstands and flower stands	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹	19.36.185
Nightclubs and bars	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—	19.36.200
Nonconforming use or sign, extension of amortization	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—	19.72.040.D
Offices — Administrative/business/production/ professional	P¹	P1, 6	P¹	P¹	PCR	—
Offices - Government	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹
Organizational houses	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP
Outdoor commercial recreation	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP
Outdoor storage	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹	19.36.230
Palm readers, fortune tellers, psychics, etc.	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—
Parking — Mechanical lifts	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.28.090
Parking — Automated structures (accessory retail required)	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.28.090
Parking structures (accessory retail required)	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹	Chapter 19.28
Parks and playgrounds	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	P¹
Pawn shops	—	CUP⁷	—	—	—	—	19.36.240
Personal services	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹
Pet shops	—	P^{1, 16}	P^{1, 16}	P^{1, 16}	—	P^{1, 16}
Pharmacies	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	P¹
Plant nurseries and garden supply stores	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	—	—
Printing and publishing	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	PCR	—
Public safety facilities	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP	19.36.250
Recycling facilities — Reverse vending machines	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	P¹	19.36.260
Recycling facilities — Small collection facility	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP	19.36.260
Religious facilities/places of worship	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—
Research and development (R&D)	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	PCR	—
Residential care facilities, 6 or fewer clients	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—
Residential care facilities, 7 to 12 clients	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	—
Residential care facilities, more than 12 clients	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—
Restaurants	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹	19.36.210
Restaurants with alcoholic beverage sales, on- and off-site consumption with appropriate ABC License	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹	19.36.210, 19.36.060
Restaurants — Outdoor dining	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹	19.36.210
Schools — Public and private	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Schools — Specialized education and training	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—
Service stations, electric vehicle (EV)	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—	19.36.394
Service stations, internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV)	—	—	—	—	—	—	19.36.330
Service stations – Modifications or expansion of existing	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—	19.36.330, 19.72.050
Shared housing building	P^{1, 14}	P^{1, 14}	P^{1, 14}	P^{1, 14}	—	—	19.36.328
Short-term rental for five days or more of up to 30% of units within a building that received an administrative permit for rental of dwelling units for 31 days or more pursuant to Section 19.36.275		CUP in SSP only					19.36.275
Short-term rental of a dwelling unit, or any portion thereof, for a period of 30 consecutive calendar days or less	—	—	—	—	—	—	19.36.331
Single room occupancy housing	—	CUP^{1, 13, 14}	—	—	—	—	19.36.335
Smoking areas — Outdoor, accessory to any use, without the consumption of alcohol	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P^{1, 10}	19.36.340
Smoking areas — Outdoor, accessory to any use, with the consumption of alcohol	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	MCUP	CUP¹⁰	19.36.340
Special events	(8)	(8)	(8)	(8)	PCR (8)	(8)	Chapter 19.54
Studios — Art, dance, music, photography, etc.	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—
Supper clubs	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	—	—	19.36.345
Supportive housing	P^1,12,14	P^1,12,14	P^1,12,14	P^1,12,14	—	—
Telecommunications facilities	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹	19.36.350
Temporary uses	(8)	(8)	(8)	(8)	PCR (8)	(8)	Chapter 19.54
Theaters	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	PCR	CUP
Tobacco product shops	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—	19.36.354
Transitional housing	P^1,12,14	P^1,12,14	P^1,12,14	P^1,12,14	—	—
Transit stations and terminals	—	—	—	—	—	P¹
Transit stop shelters	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹
Urban inns	CUP⁹	CUP⁹	CUP⁹	—	—	—
Utility facilities	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP
Utility infrastructure	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹
Vehicle maintenance and repair	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—	19.36.370
Vehicle sales/rental	—	P¹	P¹	—	—	—	19.36.380
Veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, kennels, boarding	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—
Warehousing, wholesaling and distribution, accessory	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—
Wholesale design showroom	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—
Zero emission vehicle (ZEV) showroom	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.390

Notes:
(1)	Zone clearance or development permit may be required; see Chapters 19.42, 19.44 and 19.48 or regulated by another chapter of the municipal code as referenced.
(2)	See Section 19.03.020(E) regarding uses not listed. See Article 19-6 for definitions of the listed uses.
(3)	See Municipal Code Chapter 11.12 regarding uses in public parks.
(4)	Accessory to a restaurant, coffee house and live theater.
(5)	Use prohibited within city parks.
(6)	Ground floor office use not permitted in certain areas of the SSP district by the Sunset Specific Plan.
(7)	Use not allowed within the SSP (Sunset Specific Plan) district.
(8)	See Chapter 19.54 for requirements and procedures for Special Event Permits and Temporary Use Permits.
(9)	Allowed on San Vicente Boulevard only, except within the Sherbourne Triangle site.
(10)	Not allowed within the Sherbourne Triangle site.
(11)	See the Pacific Design Center Specific Plan for details.
(12)	Not allowed in the CN2 district or in the commercial-only overlay district.
(13)	Allowed only on properties with frontage on Santa Monica Boulevard, outside the commercial-only overlay district.
(14)	As part of a mixed-use development only.
(15)	A conditional use permit may be required if the city's demonstrated need has been met. See Section 19.36.125.
(16)	No pet shop shall display, sell, deliver, offer for sale, barter, auction, give away, or otherwise transfer or dispose of dogs or cats in the City of West Hollywood.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 02-643 §§ 3, 4, 5, 2003; Ord. 03-657 § 5 (2), 2003; Ord. 03-670 § 5, 2003; Ord. 04-677 § 4, 2004; Ord. 06-734 § 7 [Att. C], 2006; Ord. 06-741 § 6 [Att. A], 2006; Ord. 07-743 § 7, 2007; Ord. 09-829 § 4, 2009; Ord. 09-833 § 6, 2009; Ord. 12-882 § 7, 2012; Ord. 12-903 § 6, 2012; Ord. 13-914 § 2, 2013; Ord. 14-940 § 10, 2014; Ord. 15-958 § 3, 2015; Ord. 15-965 § 7, 2015; Ord. 17-1014 §§ 9, 10, 2017; Ord. 17-1016 § 10, 2017; Ord. 17-999 § 7, 2017; Ord. 19-1097 § 7, 2020; Ord. 20-1112 § 11, 2020; Ord. 22-1186 § 7, 2022; Ord. 22-1190 § 11, 2022; Ord. 23-27, 1/22/2024; Ord. 25-12, 7/7/2025; Ord. 25-19, 8/18/2025)

§ 19.10.040 Commercial and Public District General Development Standards.

General Requirements. Proposed land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-6, in addition to the applicable development standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Article 19-3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards).

Requirements for the SSP (Sunset Specific Plan) District. Standards for development and land uses within the SSP (Sunset Specific Plan) zoning district shall be determined by the Sunset Specific Plan. Floor area ratio (FAR) and height incentive bonuses may be allowed in addition to the FARs and maximum structure heights allowed by the Sunset Specific Plan in compliance with Section 19.10.050 (Commercial Development Incentives).

Requirements for the PDCSP (Pacific Design Center Specific Plan) District. Standards for development and land uses within the PDCSP zoning district shall be determined by the Pacific Design Center Specific Plan.

Additional Requirements. The development standards in Table 2-6 are supplemented by Sections 19.10.050 (Commercial Development Incentives), and 19.10.060 (Commercial Building Façade Standards).

TABLE 2-6 COMMERCIAL AND PUBLIC ZONING DISTRICT GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The following are the minimum setbacks required. See Section 19.20.150 for setback measurement. See Table 3-2 for projections allowed into setbacks.
Development Feature	Requirement by Zoning District
Development Feature	CN	CC	CA	CR	PF
Minimum lot area	5,000 sq. ft.
Residential floor area¹	Determined through land use permit process based on allowable FAR.
Floor area ratio ²	CN1 and CN2: 1.0 maximum	CC1: 1.5 maximum	2.5 maximum	3.0 maximum	N/A
Floor area ratio ²	CN1 and CN2: 1.0 maximum	CC2: 2.0 maximum	2.5 maximum	3.0 maximum	N/A
Setbacks required⁴	The following are the minimum setbacks required. See Section 19.20.150 for setback measurement.
Front	See Section 19.10.060 (Commercial Building Façade Standards).
Sides	10 ft. if adjacent to a parcel in a residential zoning district, or more as necessary to provide a minimum separation of 15 ft. between commercial and residential structures; none required otherwise.
Street side, corner lot	No minimum required; a maximum of 25 ft. is allowed.
Rear	10 ft. if adjacent to a parcel in a residential zoning district, or more as necessary to provide a minimum separation of 15 ft. between commercial and residential structures; none required otherwise.
Upper floor	See Section 19.10.060 (Commercial Building Façade Standards).
Between structures	As required by Section 19.20.040 (Distance Between Structures).
Height limit³	CN1 and CN2: 25 ft., 2 stories	CC1: 35 ft., 3 stories	60 ft., 5 stories	90 ft., 8 stories	N/A
Height limit³	CN1 and CN2: 25 ft., 2 stories	CC2: 45 ft., 4 stories	60 ft., 5 stories	90 ft., 8 stories	N/A
Landscaping	As required by Chapter 19.26 (Landscaping Standards).
Outdoor activities	All sales, displays and storage shall be conducted within an enclosed building, except for newsstands and flower stands in compliance with Section 19.36.185.
Parking and loading	As required by Chapter 19.28 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards)
Safety and seismic safety	For new construction and building additions, as required by Chapter 19.32 (Seismic Safety) in fault precaution zones and liquefaction areas. Critical facilities (such as police stations or hospitals), sensitive facilities (such as nursing homes or day care facilities) and high occupancy facilities (such as hotels, nightclubs or restaurants) are also subject to Chapter 19.32 (Seismic Safety).
Sidewalks	Sidewalks shall be provided at a minimum width of 10 ft. See Section 19.20.160.
Signs	As required by Chapter 19.34 (Sign Standards)

Notes:
(1)	Maximum floor area that may be occupied by dwellings. See also Chapter 19.22 (Affordable Housing Requirements and Incentives) for possible density bonuses.
(2)	Maximum FAR allowed, except as otherwise provided by Section 19.10.050 (Commercial Development Incentives).
(3)	Maximum allowable height for structures, except as otherwise provided by Section 19.10.050 (Commercial Development Incentives). See Section 19.20.080 (Height Measurement and Exceptions).
(4)	The review authority may grant deviations from required setbacks where the review authority finds, based on substantial evidence, that the combination of height and setbacks or similar standards for a code compliant development triggers requirements for life safety access methods that would conflict with city plans or policies that have been adopted by the City Council. The deviation shall be to the minimum extent necessary to avoid the conflict with city plans or policies. By way of example only, when the combination of height and setbacks triggers the need for installation of a new fire lane or the removal of mature trees to provide fire department access to the development, the applicable setback may be reduced by the review authority to the minimum extent necessary to site the building closer to the street for the fire department to safely access the building without having to create a new fire lane or require removal of the mature trees.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 02-619 § 3, 2002; Ord. 12-882 § 7, 2012; Ord. 17-1007 § 6, 2017; Ord. 19-1084 § 7, 2019)

§ 19.10.050 Commercial Development Incentives.

This section provides incentives in the form of bonus increases in allowable FAR, building height, and floor area, to encourage commercial projects to provide certain features desired by the city. These incentives may be granted by the review authority where a proposed project complies with the criteria provided for each incentive by this section; provided that no bonus incentives are permitted for a project that proposes the demolition of a cultural resource.

Mixed-Use Development Incentives. FAR and height bonuses may be granted by the review authority as follows for mixed-use projects that include both commercial and residential development. The additional allowed floor area shall be developed exclusively with residential units, except where otherwise provided by this subsection.

Mixed-Use Incentive Overlay Zone. In the mixed-use incentive overlay zone (Section 19.14.080), FAR of up to 0.5 may be granted in addition to the base FAR for a project that incorporates residential units into a commercial project. Except as provided below, a height bonus of up to 10 feet may accompany a FAR bonus of up to 0.5 for residential uses provided that:

If the proposed project is adjacent to an R1, R2, R3, or R4 residential zoning district, the 25 feet of the structure located closest to the residential zoning district, not including projections into setbacks, shall be limited to 35 feet in height, and the impact of the structure shall be mitigated to the satisfaction of the Planning Commission with architectural, or additional landscape elements; and

Any square footage of the building where the height bonus is utilized shall be developed exclusively with residential units, except that the Planning Commission may authorize a hotel use in the height bonus area as part of the conditional use permit for the hotel. If hotel use is authorized in the height bonus area, the square footage that is allocated for hotel use shall be replaced with an equivalent square footage of residential uses elsewhere in the project.

Sunset Specific Plan Area Commercial Development Bonuses. The following development incentive bonuses in FAR, building height, and floor area may be granted within the SSP zoning district, in the locations noted.

SUNSET SPECIFIC PLAN AREA COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT BONUSES TABLE
SSP Site	Allowable FAR Bonus and Project Requirements
1B, 1C, 2B, 3B, 3C	0.5 for residential uses
4A	0.5 for consolidated development; 0.2 for provision of a park
4C, 4D, 4F	0.5 for residential uses; 0.2 for theater use
7A	0.1 for structure renovation
7C	0.5 for residential uses; 0.2 for a landmark design
7D	0.1 for structure renovation
8D	0.1 for a landmark design
SSP Site	Allowable Height Bonus and Project Requirements
1A	50 ft., to a maximum height of 85 ft. for a landmark design
3D, 3E	10 ft., to a maximum height of 45 ft. for remodeling of existing structures
4A	50 ft., to a maximum height of 85 ft. for a landmark design
6B	15 ft., to a maximum height of 60 ft. for consolidated development
6E	60 ft., to a maximum height of 100 ft. for the integrated development of several parcels
SSP Site	Allowable FAR Bonus and Project Requirements
SSP Site	Allowable Floor Area Bonus and Project Requirements
2B, 3A, 3D, 3E	A bonus of 6,500 square ft., with no additional parking requirement, for the development of pedestrian oriented uses
7A	An FAR bonus of 0.1, with no additional parking requirement, for the development of pedestrian-oriented uses

Avenues Commercial Development Bonuses.

Floor area and building height bonuses may be granted by the review authority to qualifying commercial projects in the Avenues Bonus Overlay District (19.14.100). The following development bonuses are permitted for projects which satisfy the findings in subsection (C)(2):

An increase of up to 10 feet in height; and

An increase of up to 0.5 FAR; or

For projects on the north side of Melrose Avenue between Robertson and San Vicente Boulevards, immediately adjacent to the West Hollywood Park Library and Parking Garage, an increase of up to 20 feet in height and 0.75 FAR may be allowed.

The Avenues Commercial Development Bonuses may be approved, only if the review authority first finds all of the following:

The development is consistent with the city's General Plan;

The height, floor area ratio, modulation, and setbacks create a development that is compatible with the character of Melrose Avenue;

The development will contribute to and enhance the character of the neighborhood and foster an appropriate mix of uses including a pedestrian friendly environment in the vicinity of the development;

The development does not result in detrimental impacts to existing or anticipated residential or commercial development in the vicinity of the project;

The development incorporates quality architecture to enhance the arts, fashion, and design focus of the Avenues District; and

The development includes public benefits.

Gateway Mixed-Use Incentive.

Floor area and building height bonuses may be granted by the review authority to qualifying commercial projects on the parcels bounded by Santa Monica Boulevard, Almont Drive, and Melrose Avenue. The following bonuses are permitted for projects which satisfy the criteria set forth in subsection (D)(2) below:

An increase of up to 15 feet in height; and

An increase of up to 0.5 FAR.

The Gateway Mixed-Use Incentive bonuses may be approved only if the review authority first finds that all of the following criteria are satisfied:

The project maintains at least 20 percent of the total site area as open space, of which 40 percent is maintained as pedestrian open space or pedestrian walk-throughs open to the sky;

The project provides a double row of trees along Santa Monica Boulevard; and

The portions of the project exceeding 55 feet in height are located within 250 feet of the centerline of Santa Monica Boulevard.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 05-698 § 4, 2005; Ord. 07-756 § 6 [Att. A], 2007; Ord. 07-780 § 7, 2007; Ord. 08-802 § 2, 2009; Ord. 12-882 § 7, 2012; Ord. 12-890 § 7, 2012; Ord. 14-943 § 6, 2014; Ord. 17-1007 § 7, 2017; Ord. 19-1058 § 12, 2019)

§ 19.10.060 Commercial Building Façade Standards.

The following standards shall apply to new structures and alterations to existing structures involving a change in the level of the first story or a change in the façade at the street frontage, in all commercial zoning districts. The review authority may approve minor variations to these standards as appropriate, provided that the general spirit and intent of the standards are implemented to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. (See also Commercial and Public Use Design Guidelines, Chapter G-12[1].)

Limitation on the Location of Allowable Land Uses. The uses of land allowed in the commercial zoning districts by Table 2-5 shall be located as follows.

The ground floor of any commercial block shall be limited to pedestrian-oriented uses. Pedestrian uses may include walk-in uses such as restaurants, retail stores, health/fitness facilities, personal services, community service organizations, and similar uses. The review authority may modify this requirement when existing structures are reused for different tenants or uses, or when this standard is infeasible.

Offices and media production facilities are permitted if the review authority determines that the use will not impair the pedestrian character of the street, provided that:

Properties on the block occupied by these uses constitute less than 50 percent of the block frontage;

The remainder of the block is characterized primarily by retail and restaurant uses; and

The façade design contributes to the visual interest of the street and conspicuously expresses the nature of the use.

Nonprofit clinics or related uses may occupy properties with a total of less than 50 percent or 150 feet, whichever is less, of block frontage.

Building Placement. Commercial building façades parallel to the street shall be located within 10 feet of the public sidewalk, except that:

The façade may be set back a maximum of one-third of the parcel depth or a maximum of 60 feet from the street property line, whichever is less, along 50 percent of its length; and

An additional setback of 16 feet from the street property line may be allowed along an additional 50 percent of the façade length to accommodate plazas, landscape, public art, water fountains, benches, outdoor dining, and other pedestrian amenities.

First Floor Elevation. A minimum of 75 percent of the first occupiable floor of the street frontage of a commercial structure shall be located no more than two vertical feet above or below the sidewalk elevation at any point along the street property line.

Architectural Treatment. Building design shall comply with the following requirements.

Façade Articulation. To encourage the continuity of visual and pedestrian services, at least 60 percent of the total street frontage ground floor width of any new or reconstructed building shall be differentiated architecturally by recessed windows and entries, display windows, offset surfaces, differentiated piers and columns, offset planes, textured materials, awnings, and compatibility landscaping or other details, or other displays which are of interest to pedestrians. Where a substantial length of windowless wall is determined by the review authority to be unavoidable, eye-level display, a contrast in wall treatment, an offset wall line, decorative features, outdoor seating or landscaping shall be used to enhance visual interest and pedestrian orientation.

Parapets. Parapet extensions of a storefront façade shall be incorporated and integrated into the design of the entire building on all façades and frontages, and shall not be limited to street front façades.

Windows. Clear, untinted glass shall be used at and near the street level to allow maximum visual interaction between sidewalk areas and the interior of buildings. Mirrored, reflective glass or tinted glass shall not be used except as an architectural or decorative accent.

Railings and Decorative Grilles. Any decorative railings or decorative grille work that is placed in front of or behind street level windows, shall be at least 75 percent open to perpendicular view and no more than six feet in height above grade. Security gates and grilles shall not be installed on the exterior of any structures.

Upper Story Design Features. A minimum of 50 percent of the building frontage width above the first story shall be differentiated by recessed windows, balconies, offset planes, or other architectural details which provide dimensional relief.

Signage. Signs shall be designed in compliance with a Comprehensive Sign Program when required by Section 19.34.070.

Banks and Financial Services in the Sunset Specific Plan Area (SSPA). The use of reflective or obscured glass windows, and permanent window coverings that do not allow for a visual connection between the sidewalk and the interior of the building, is prohibited on the ground-floor for all banks or financial service institutions in the SSPA.

Pedestrian Access. The primary entrance to all ground floor stores shall be recessed a minimum of three feet when accessed from the public right-of-way. Walk-up facilities and entries shall be recessed and provide adequate queuing space to avoid interruption of the pedestrian flow.

Driveways. Driveways shall be designed and located to adequately serve parking facilities without unnecessarily interrupting the pedestrian sidewalk.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 02-643 §§ 6, 7, 2003; Ord. 12-903 § 7, 2012; Ord. 19-1058 § 13, 2019; Ord. 24-16, 6/24/2024)

[1]

Editor's Note: Chapter G-12, Commercial and Public Use Design Guidelines, is included as an attachment to this title.

§ 19.14.010 Purpose of Chapter.

Overlay zoning districts are intended to produce development that conforms with the land use requirements of the applicable primary zoning district, while providing flexibility in the application of development standards where important site, neighborhood, or community characteristics require particular attention in project planning.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)

§ 19.14.020 Applicability of Overlay Zoning District Regulations.

Application to Property. The applicability of any overlay zoning district to specific sites is shown by the overlay Zoning Map symbol established by Section 19.04.020 (Zoning Districts Established), being appended as a suffix to the symbol for the primary zoning district on the Zoning Map (for example, R4-NC).

Development and Land Use Standards. The provisions of the overlay zoning districts provide standards for development and land uses, which apply in addition to the standards and regulations of the primary zoning districts.

Conflicting Provisions. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this chapter and other requirements of this article, the provisions of this chapter shall control.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)

§ 19.14.030 Comprehensive Development Plan (-CDP) Overlay District.

Purpose. The -CDP overlay zoning district is used to identify sites and areas within the city that are subject to the requirements of approved comprehensive development plans.

Applicability. The -CDP overlay zoning district may be combined with any zoning district established by Section 19.04.020 (Zoning Districts Established).

Allowed Land Uses. Any land use normally allowed in the primary zoning district may be allowed within the -CDP overlay zoning district, except as otherwise provided by the comprehensive development plan or conditions of approval.

Permit Requirements. The land use permit requirements of the primary zoning district shall apply to all proposed development and land uses within the -CDP overlay district, except as otherwise provided by the comprehensive development plan or conditions of approval.

Development and Land Use Standards. Proposed development and land uses within the -CDP overlay district shall comply with all applicable development and land use standards of:

This article that are applicable to the primary zoning district applied to the site;

Article 19-3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards); and

Any comprehensive development plan provisions or conditions of approval.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)

§ 19.14.040 Development Agreement (-DA) Overlay District.

Purpose. The -DA overlay zoning district is used to identify sites and areas within the city that are subject to the requirements of adopted development agreements in compliance with Chapter 19.66 (Development Agreements).

Applicability. The -DA overlay zoning district may be combined with any zoning district established by Section 19.04.020 (Zoning Districts Established).

Allowed Land Uses. The land uses that may be allowed on a site within the -DA overlay district shall be limited to those specified in the applicable development agreement.

Permit Requirements. The land use permit requirements of the primary zoning district shall apply to all proposed development and land uses within the -DA overlay district, except as otherwise provided by the terms of the applicable development agreement.

Development and Land Use Standards. Proposed development and land uses within the -DA overlay district shall comply with all applicable development and land use standards and exaction requirements specified in the subject development agreement and, to the extent that they are not in conflict with the terms of the development agreement:

The provisions of this article that are applicable to the primary zoning district applied to the site; and

The provisions Article 19-3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards).

Zoning Map Notation. Upon the effective date of an ordinance placing a property in the DA Overlay District, the Zoning Map will be amended to show the overlay designation. After execution by all parties, the development agreement will be added to the city's Development Agreement Master List with the effective date and expiration date of the development agreement noted. Upon the expiration or earlier termination of a development agreement, the Community Development Director shall remove the development agreement from the city's Development Agreement Master List. The DA Overlay may be removed from the property by way of a Zone Map Amendment.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 12-902 § 6, 2012; Ord. 19-956 § 5, 2015; Ord. 19-1058 § 14, 2019Ord. 24-16, 6/24/2024)

§ 19.14.050 Historic (-H) Overlay District.

Purpose. The -H overlay zoning district is used to identify sites and areas within the city with structures and groupings of structures that are of historic, stylistic or thematic significance, as identified by the General Plan or more specific historic resources surveys.

Applicability. The -H overlay zoning district may be combined with any zoning district established by Section 19.04.020 (Zoning Districts Established). The -H overlay district shall be applied to property in compliance with Chapter 19.58 (Cultural Heritage Preservation).

Allowed Land Uses. Any land use normally allowed in the primary zoning district may be allowed within the -H overlay zoning district, in compliance with this article, Article 19-3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards), and Chapter 19.58 (Cultural Heritage Preservation).

Permit Requirements. The land use permit requirements of the primary zoning district shall apply to all proposed development and land uses within the -H overlay district, together with the additional review procedures of Chapter 19.58 (Cultural Heritage Preservation).

Development and Land Use Standards. Proposed development and land uses within the -H overlay district shall comply with the provisions of:

This article that are applicable to the primary zoning district applied to the site;

Article 19-3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards); and

Chapter 19.58 (Cultural Heritage Preservation).

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)

§ 19.14.060 Neighborhood Conservation (-NC) Overlay District.

Purpose. The -NC overlay zoning district is used to identify sites and areas within the city that represent clearly defined neighborhoods with predominantly consistent historic or architectural character.

Applicability. The -NC overlay zoning district may be combined with any zoning district established by Section 19.04.020 (Zoning Districts Established).

Allowed Land Uses. Any land use normally allowed in the primary zoning district may be allowed within the -NC overlay zoning district, in compliance with this article, Article 19-3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards) and, where applicable, Chapter 19.58 (Cultural Heritage Preservation).

Permit Requirements. The land use permit requirements of the primary zoning district shall apply to all proposed development and land uses within the -NC overlay district.

Development and Land Use Standards. Proposed development and land uses within the -NC overlay district shall comply with the provisions of:

This article that are applicable to the primary zoning district applied to the site;

Article 19-3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards);

Any additional development standards and review process that are determined at the time of establishment of the -NC zone to be necessary to ensure development that is compatible with the existing neighborhood;

Chapter 19.58 (Cultural Heritage Preservation), where applicable; and

Any applicable neighborhood conservation policies of the General Plan.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)

§ 19.14.070 Parking (-PK) Overlay District.

Purpose. The -PK overlay zoning district is intended to identify sites within residential zoning districts where nonresidential parking lots and parking structures may be established or maintained in compliance with this section.

Applicability. The -PK overlay district may be combined with any residential or commercial zoning district established by Section 19.04.020 (Zoning Districts Established), provided that the -PK district may only be applied to a residentially zoned property contiguous to a commercially zoned site.

Allowed Land Uses, Permit Requirements. Any land use normally allowed in the primary zoning district may be allowed within the -PK overlay zoning district, in compliance with the permit requirements and development standards of Chapters 19.06 (Residential Zoning Districts) or 19.10 (Commercial and Public Zoning Districts).

Where the -PK overlay district is applied to a primary residential zoning district, nonresidential parking facilities (including parking structures) are allowed in addition to any land use normally allowed in the primary zoning district.

Any alteration or intensification of an existing parking facility within the - PK overlay district is subject to development permit approval, in compliance with Chapter 19.48 (Development Permits).

Development and Land Use Standards. Proposed development and land uses within the -PK overlay district shall be subject to all applicable development and land use standards of the primary zoning district, and of Article 19-3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards). Parking facilities shall be designed, constructed, and maintained in compliance with Chapter 19.28 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards).

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)

§ 19.14.080 Mixed-Use Incentive Overlay Zone (MUIOZ).

Purpose. The MUIOZ is used to identify commercial sites and areas within the city where height or density incentives for mixed-use development may be applied.

Applicability. The MUIOZ may be combined with the CC1, CC2, CA, CR, and PF zoning districts established by Section 19.04.020 (Zoning Districts Established).

Allowed Land Uses. Any land use normally allowed in the primary zoning district may be allowed within the MUIOZ, in compliance with the permit requirements and development standards of Chapter 19.10 (Commercial and Public Zoning Districts).

Permit Requirements. The land use permit requirements of the primary zoning district shall apply to all proposed development and land uses within the MUIOZ.

Development and Land Use Standards. Proposed development and land uses within the MUIOZ shall be subject to all applicable development and land use standards of the primary zoning district, and of Article 19-3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards) and Section 19.10.050(A).

(Ord. 12-882 § 7, 2012)

§ 19.14.090 Commercial-Only Overlay District (-CO).

Purpose. The -CO overlay zoning district is used to identify commercial sites and areas within the city where new residential uses and mixed-use development are prohibited, as such uses may be incompatible with existing nightlife and entertainment uses.

Applicability. The -CO overlay zoning district may be combined with the CC1, CC2, CA, CR, and PF zoning districts established by Section 19.04.020 (Zoning Districts Established).

Allowed Land Uses. Any nonresidential land use normally allowed in the primary zoning district may be allowed within the -CO overlay zoning district, in compliance with the permit requirements and development standards of Chapter 19.10 (Commercial and Public Zoning Districts).

Permit Requirements. The land use permit requirements of the primary zoning district shall apply to all proposed development and land uses within the -CO overlay zoning district.

Development and Land Use Standards. Proposed development and land uses within the -CO overlay zoning district shall be subject to all applicable development and land use standards of the primary zoning district, and of Article 19-3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards).

(Ord. 12-882 § 7, 2012)

§ 19.14.100 Avenues Bonus Overlay District (-AB).

Purpose. The -AB overlay zoning district is used to identify sites and areas within the city where density and height bonuses described in General Plan Table 3-2 footnote ("Avenues") and General Plan Goal LU-2.7 (Avenues density and height bonus) may be applied.

Applicability. The -AB overlay zoning district may be combined with the CN2 zoning designation established by Section 19.04.020 (Zoning Districts Established) on the first two properties on the north side of Melrose Avenue west of San Vicente Boulevard (corresponding to the street address 8711 Melrose); on the south side of Melrose between Westbourne and Westmount Drives (corresponding to the street address 8564 – 8590 Melrose); and on the southeast corner of Melrose Avenue and Norwich Drive (corresponding to the street address 8650 Melrose).

Allowed Land Uses. Any land use normally allowed in the primary CN2 zoning district may be allowed with the -AB overlay zoning district.

Permit Requirements. The land use permit requirements of the primary CN2 zoning district shall apply to all proposed development and land uses with the -AB overlay district.

Development and Land Use Standards. Proposed development and land uses with the -AB overlay district shall be subject to all applicable development standards of the primary CN2 zoning district, and of Article 19-3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards), and of Section 19.10.050(C) (Avenues Commercial Development Bonuses).

(Ord. 12-890 § 5, 2012; Ord. 15-970 § 4, 2015)

§ 19.14.110 Gateway Mixed-Use Incentive Overlay Zone (-GMU).

Purpose. The -GMU overlay zoning district is used to identify a specific site at the western gateway to the city where density and height bonuses may be applied.

Applicability. The -GMU overlay zoning district may be combined with the CC2 zoning district established by Section 19.04.020 (Zoning Districts Established) on the site bounded by Santa Monica Boulevard, Melrose Avenue and Almont Drive only.

Allowed Land Uses. Any land use normally allowed in the CC2 zoning district may be allowed within the Gateway Mixed-Use Incentive Overlay, in compliance with the permit requirements and development standards of Chapter 19.10 (Commercial and Public Zoning Districts).

Permit Requirements. The land use permit requirements of the CC2 zoning district shall apply to all proposed development and lands uses within the -GMU overlay.

Development and Land Use Standards. Proposed development and land uses within the -GMU overlay shall be subject to applicable development and land use standards of the CC2 zoning district, and of Article 19-3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards) and Section 19.10.050(D).

(Ord. 14-943 § 6, 2014)

§ 19.14.120 West Hollywood West Neighborhood Overlay District (-WHWNOD).

Purpose. The West Hollywood West neighborhood is composed of an eclectic mix of homes creating a distinct neighborhood character. The West Hollywood West Neighborhood Overlay District (WHWNOD) is used to provide additional development standards designed to maintain the character of the neighborhood.

The WHWNOD has been developed to achieve the following goals:

Manage change within the West Hollywood West Neighborhood;

Protect desirable qualities and characteristics of the neighborhood valued by current residents and property owners;

Ensure that new residential construction and remodels enhance the existing eclectic character and quality of the West Hollywood West neighborhood;

Allow flexibility for creative design solutions; and

Provide clear rules and guidelines for owners, builders, and design professionals to facilitate an efficient process when preparing applications for new single-family/multi-family dwellings and additions.

This section is intended to amend and supplement the development standards set forth in the Title 19 Zoning Ordinance of the West Hollywood Municipal Code. Residential development within the WHWNOD shall comply with the Title 19 Zoning Ordinance to the extent not in conflict with this section. This section shall control in the event of any conflicts with another provision of the Title 19 Zoning Ordinance. The West Hollywood West Neighborhood Design Guidelines are intended to supplement the WHWNOD regulations in this section to help achieve the goals set forth above.

Applicability. The West Hollywood West Neighborhood Overlay District shall be combined with all R1-B zoned properties within the following boundaries: Melrose Avenue to the north, North Doheny Drive to the west, North La Cienega Boulevard to the east, and Beverly Boulevard to the south. The West Hollywood West Neighborhood Overlay District shall also include 8846-8908 Rosewood Avenue.

Allowed Land Uses. Any land use allowed in the primary R1-B zoning district may be allowed within the WHWNOD.

Permit Requirements. The land use permit requirements of the primary R1-B zoning district shall apply to all proposed developments and land uses within the WHWNOD.

Development and Land Use Standards. Proposed development and land uses within the WHWNOD shall be subject to all applicable development standards of the primary R1-B zoning district, and of Article 19-3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards), in addition to the standards set forth in this section.

TABLE 2-7 WEST HOLLYWOOD WEST NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
[Explanatory Notes Follow the Table, on Next Page]
Development Feature	Requirement
Development Feature	R1B	WHWNOD
Minimum lot area¹	5,000 sq. ft.
Residential density^{2, 6, 7}	2 units per lot of less than 8,499 sq ft; See Table 2-4 in Section 19.06.040.
Floor area ratio (FAR)	0.5	0.5¹²
Setbacks required Primary structures	Minimum setbacks required. See Section 19.20.150 for setback measurement.
Front, 1st story	Average of front setbacks of the 2 structures closest to the front property lines on the 2 adjacent parcels, with the following minimums/maximums.³
	10 ft. min. in Norma Triangle, 15 ft. min. elsewhere; 30 ft. max.	15 ft. min., 30 ft. max.
Front, 2nd & upper stories	An additional 6 ft. for 2nd and upper stories in addition to the 1st story setback.⁴	As required by Section 19.14.120.E.1.
Sides, interior lot	5 ft. For lots less than 50 ft. wide, 10% of average lot width, with 3 ft. min. (See 19.36.320 for additions to nonconforming buildings.)	5 ft. For lots less than 50 ft. wide, 10% of average lot width, with 3 ft. min. (See 19.36.320 for additions to nonconforming buildings.)
Street side, corner lot	5 ft.	5 ft.
	10 ft. for reversed corner lots.⁵
Rear	15 ft. For lots with a depth less than 75 ft., 20% of the average lot depth, but not less than 10 ft.
Between structures	As required by Section 19.20.040 (Distance Between Structures)
Flag lots	As required by Section 19.20.150 (Setback Measurement and Projections into Yards)
Open space	None required other than setbacks
Basement, front setback	none	10 ft
Basement, side setback	none	5 ft.
Basement, rear setback	none	5 ft.
Height limit	Maximum structure height. See Section 19.20.080 (Height Measurement and Exceptions).
Primary structures	25 ft., 2 stories
Height limit Accessory	15 ft., 1 story	12 ft., 1 story, where within 5 ft. of the property line; 15 ft., 1 story, where 5 ft. or beyond from the property line.⁹
Landscaping	As required by Chapter 19.26 (Landscaping Standards)¹⁰
Safety and Seismic Safety	For new construction and building additions, as required by Chapter 19.32 (Seismic Safety). Critical facilities, sensitive facilities (such as schools and daycare) and high occupancy facilities (such as religious facilities and hotels) are also subject to Chapter 19.32.
Parking	As required by Chapter 19.28 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards)¹¹
Sidewalks	Sidewalks shall be provided at a minimum width of 10 ft. See Section 19.20.160.
Signs	As required by Chapter 19.34 (Sign Standards)

Notes:
(1)	Minimum lot area for parcels proposed in new subdivisions and lot line adjustments. Condominium, townhome, or planned development projects may be subdivided with smaller parcel sizes for ownership purposes, with the minimum lot area requirement determined through the subdivision review process, provided that the overall development site complies with the lot area requirements of this chapter.
(2)	Maximum number of dwellings allowed for each specified unit of land. See also Chapter 19.22 (Affordable Housing Requirements and Incentives) for possible density bonuses.
(3)	If a parcel on either side of the site is not zoned residential, or if the site is a corner lot, the first two adjacent residential lots shall be used for the purposes of calculating the average setback.
(4)	The Community Development Director may modify or waive this requirement to accommodate what he/she deems to be exemplary design.
(5)	Where the front yard of a key lot adjoining a reversed corner lot is less than 10 feet in depth, the reversed corner lot may have a street side yard of the same depth, to a minimum of five feet. See Figure 2-1.
(6)	Density limits may be exceeded to permit legalization of illegal dwelling units in accordance with Section 19.36.270.
(7)	See also Section 19.06.080 for required density development standards.
(8)	See 19.14.120.E.1 for relevant building massing and modulation standards for the West Hollywood West neighborhood.
(9)	See Section 19.14.120.E.4 for additional rear accessory structure standards in the West Hollywood West Overlay District.
(10)	See Section 19.14.120.E.5 for additional landscape standards in the West Hollywood West Overlay District.
(11)	See Section 19.14.120.E.3 for additional parking standards in the West Hollywood West Overlay District.
(12)	Garages attached to the primary structure shall be included in the FAR. Detached garages up to 400 square feet shall not be included in the FAR. Accessory structures, other than garages, are included in the FAR calculation.

Building Massing and Modulation.

All primary two-story structures and primary structures greater than 15 feet in height shall meet ONE of the following conditions:

(1)

Floor area of the second level shall not exceed 75 percent of the floor area of the primary structure's first level, and front and side building elevations shall not be single solid planes, with a variation of at least three feet in depth and width; OR

Figure WHWNOD-1

SECOND FLOOR AREA AS A PERCENT OF FIRST FLOOR

(2)

A minimum of 25 percent of each building elevation shall be set back at least three feet from the remaining area of the elevational plane.

Figure WHWNOD-2

VARIATION OF ELEVATIONAL PLANE

a .

No primary structure shall have a single, unbroken roofline across the front of the building. At least three feet of the roofline frontage shall have either a vertical change of direction or a three-foot minimum horizontal change of direction. The Planning and Development Services Director may waive this requirement if the width of the primary structure's frontage is less than 50 percent of the lot width, or if the roof line is curved.

Figure WHWNOD-3

ROOFLINES WITH CHANGE OF DIRECTION

No primary structure shall have a single, unbroken roofline across the front of the building. At least three feet of the roofline frontage shall have either a vertical change of direction or a three-foot minimum horizontal change of direction. The Community Development Director may waive this requirement if the width of the primary structure's frontage is less than 50% of the lot width, or if the roof line is curved.

Balconies.

(1)

Front Balcony. Size limitations and privacy screen requirements do not apply to a balcony that is located on a building's front elevation.

(2)

Side Balcony Size. A balcony that is located on a building's interior side elevation shall not be larger than 80 square feet in area.

(3)

Rear Balcony Size. A balcony that is located on a building's rear elevation shall not be larger than 144 square feet in area.

(4)

Privacy Screen Location. If a privacy screen is provided, it shall be set back at least 18 inches from the exterior building face. If a privacy screen is flush with the exterior building face, it will be included as floor or wall area for the purpose of provision Subsection E.1.a. Ensure that privacy screen does not prevent proper drainage from the balcony.

(5)

Allowed Projections into Setbacks. All projections into setbacks shall meet the standards set forth in Section 19.20.150.E of the Municipal Code, provided that balconies shall not project into the required side setback.

No roof decks shall be permitted on any structure.

Basements shall be permitted and shall not be included in the calculation of FAR.

1 .

Height Measurement Exceptions. All structures shall comply with the height limits in Section 19.20.080 of the Municipal Code. Notwithstanding Section 19.20.080.C.2 architectural projections that provide passive solar and venting functions that are not more than 15 percent of the roof area shall not be considered mechanical equipment as described in Section 19.20.080.C.4.

Parking and Driveways. W.H.M.C. Chapters 19.28 and 19.36 apply in the WHWNOD, except as otherwise provided below:

The maneuvering room required under Section 19.28.090.A.1 shall not be required for single-family dwellings and duplexes.

Required parking may be located between the front setback and the front of a residential unit, provided that the parking area is not wider than 10 feet, and is not within the front setback.

Figure WHWNOD-7

FRONT PARKING

The enclosed or covered parking required under Sections 19.28.090.D.2 and 19.36.311.D shall not be required in the WHWNOD.

Driveways shall not be required to lead to a garage.

Driveway width. Driveway pavement shall be limited to a maximum width of 10 feet when located within the front 30 percent of the property. Minimum driveway width shall be nine feet.

There shall be no more than three feet between the side property line and the exterior edge of the driveway's pavement, unless additional spacing is necessary to accommodate the placement of porte cochères to the minimum extent necessary.

Figure WHWNOD-8

DRIVEWAY PLACEMENT

Visibility Considerations. Landscaping adjacent to a driveway shall not interfere with motorists' views of the sidewalk and pedestrians' views of vehicles exiting the driveway.

(1)

Nothing shall obstruct the motorist's view within the triangle drawn from five feet back from the property line to a distance of 10 feet from the side of the driveway on the driver's right side as they make a forward exit from the property and 10 feet from the centerline of the driveway to the driver's left side.

(2)

Fences, walls, and vegetation that are over 28 inches in height shall not be located within this triangular zone, except that trees that do not have foliage below six feet in height may be located in the triangular zone. Existing walls and landscape on adjacent property will be considered an existing non-conforming condition.

Figure WHWNOD-9

DRIVEWAY VISIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS

Garages and Carports.

(1)

Attached Garages. A garage attached to the primary structure shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the nearest front elevational plane (i.e. façade) of the building. Attached garages shall be included in the FAR calculation of the subject property.

(2)

Detached Garages. A detached rear garage shall comply with Subsection E.4, except that the area of detached rear garages, up to 400 square feet, shall not be included in a property's FAR calculation.

(3)

Subterranean Parking. Subterranean or semi-subterranean parking shall not be permitted, unless: (1) the subterranean parking utilizes lift mechanisms that are concealed and comply with all applicable noise regulations in Chapter 9.08 and Section 19.20.090 of the Municipal Code, and (ii) there are no ramps visible from the street associated with subterranean parking. Code compliant subterranean parking shall not be included in FAR calculations.

(4)

Carports. Carports in the side or front yards shall be permanent structures. Pop-up or temporary shade structures shall not be used as carports in the side or front yards.

Figure WHWNOD-10

ATTACHED GARAGE

(5)

Refer to the West Hollywood West Design Guidelines for additional guidance on parking and driveway design.

Accessory Structures. This section modifies and supplements the standards set forth in Sections 19.36.300 and 19.36.310 of the Municipal Code.

Limitation on Use. Accessory structures shall not have cooking facilities, but living and sleeping quarters are permitted.

Location. Accessory structures may be placed up to the property line provided that they comply with all applicable building and fire safety codes.

Window and Door Placement. No window or door openings shall be located within five feet of a property line.

Figure WHWNOD-11

ACCESSORY STRUCTURE OPENINGS

Size Limit. Accessory structures are not limited in size, but shall be included in the calculation of the FAR for the subject property and any applicable site coverage requirements. Detached rear garages, up to 400 square feet, are not included in the FAR calculation.

Figure WHWNOD-12

ACCESSORY STRUCTURE SIZE LIMIT

Distance Between Structures.

(1)

Distance Between Accessory Structures and Primary Structures. A minimum distance of six feet shall be required between any primary residential structure and an accessory structure established on the same parcel, and primary and accessory structures shall not be connected by a covered walkway.

(2)

Accessory Structures Attached to Detached Garages. Accessory structures allowed within the rear yard may be attached to a detached garage, provided that the non-garage uses comply with the requirements of this section. Accessory structures may not be built above the garage.

Site Coverage. The site coverage limitation under Section 19.36.300.A.3 shall not apply in the WHWNOD.

Height Limit. Accessory structures shall not exceed a height of 12 feet and one story at the property line, and shall not exceed a height of 15 feet and one story when sited at least five feet from the property line.

Exterior Lighting. Standards set forth in WHMC Section 19.20.100 shall apply. In addition, no exterior lighting shall be located within five feet of a property line.

Figure WHWNOD-13

ACCESSORY STRUCTURE SITE COVERAGE

Figure WHWNOD-14

ACCESSORY STRUCTURE HEIGHT

Figure WHWNOD-15

ACCESSORY STRUCTURE EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Design Standards. The structure shall be:

(1)

Sited and constructed on the subject parcel in a manner that minimizes negative impacts (e.g., light, noise, etc.) to adjacent residents to the maximum extent feasible.

(2)

Designed so that all roof drainage is directed to the subject site. All drainage shall be retained on-site, or directed to the street.

Refer to the West Hollywood West Design Guidelines for additional guidance on accessory structure design.

Site and Landscape Standards. WHMC Sections 19.20.050, 19.26.050, 19.26.060, 19.26.070, and 19.26.080 apply in the WHWNOD except as modified or supplemented below.

Site Grading. Retaining walls shall not exceed a height of 42 inches.

As part of a Development Permit, existing elevations of the project site shall not be raised or lowered more than 18 inches.

Fences and Walls.

(1)

Fences and walls erected along interior property lines shall be pre-finished on the outward face.

(2)

Visibility Considerations. Nothing shall obstruct the motorist's view within the triangle drawn from five feet back from the property line to a distance of 10 feet from the side of the driveway on the driver's right side as they make a forward exit from the property and 10 feet from the centerline of the driveway to the driver's left side.

(3)

Fences or walls within the front setback shall be a minimum of 18 inches from the nearest edge of the sidewalk. The space between the sidewalk and fence or wall shall be covered with a groundcover or paving material. If vegetation is located within the space between the sidewalk and the fence or wall, its mature height shall not exceed 18 inches and adequate irrigation shall be provided.

(4)

Entry elements or features shall be subject to the same height requirements as fences.

(5)

Pedestrian gates may be solid for the allowed fence height for a maximum of four feet wide.

Vegetation.

(1)

Vegetation within the front setback and parkway that has a mature height over 18 inches shall be planted to maintain a clear area between its mature width and the nearest edge of the sidewalk. The space between the sidewalk and vegetation must be covered with a groundcover or paving material.

(2)

Effect on Traffic or Public Safety. Trees and shrubs shall be planted and maintained so that their mature height and width do not interfere with traffic safety sight areas, or public safety. Landscaping adjacent to a driveway and the walls of the building shall be designed not to interfere with motorists' views of the sidewalk and pedestrians' views of vehicles exiting the project. Nothing shall obstruct the motorist's view within the triangle drawn from five feet back from the property line to a distance of 10 feet from the side of the driveway on the driver's right side as they make a forward exit from the property and 10 feet from the centerline of the driveway to the driver's left side.

Acoustical Trespass. Refer to Chapter 9.08 and Section 19.20.090 of the Municipal Code.

Light Trespass. Refer to Section 19.20.100 of the Municipal Code.

Refer to the West Hollywood West Design Guidelines for additional guidance on site planning and landscape design.

Required Findings.

When reviewing a Development Permit application in the WHWNOD, the review authority shall approve the Development Permit, with or without conditions, only if it first finds:

The findings in Section 19.48.050.A through C. can be made in the affirmative;

Neighborhood Fit. The massing, scale, and proportion, as well as landscape, site, and streetscape design of the proposed project complement the existing neighborhood;

Quality Materials and Details. The proposed project exhibits use of quality materials and details appropriate to the design concept that will ensure proper execution of the design; and

Variety in New Construction. For new constriction, that the building is a unique design and not identical to others on surrounding parcels.

The West Hollywood West Design Guidelines provide detailed guidance for finding neighborhood fit, quality materials and details, and variety in new construction.

(Ord. 14-946 § 6, 2014; Ord. 15-960 § 5, 2015; Ord. 19-1058 §§ 15, 16, 2019; Ord. 24-16, 6/24/2024)

§ 19.14.130 Norma Triangle Neighborhood Overlay District (NTNOD).

Purpose. The Norma Triangle neighborhood is composed of an eclectic mix of homes creating distinct neighborhood character. The Norma Triangle Neighborhood Overlay District (NTNOD) is used to provide additional development standards designed to maintain the character of the neighborhood.

The NTNOD has been developed to achieve the following goals:

Manage change within the Norma Triangle Neighborhood;

Protect desirable qualities and characteristics of the neighborhood valued by current residents and property owners;

Ensure the new residential construction and remodels enhance the existing eclectic character and quality of the Norma Triangle neighborhood;

Allow flexibility for creative design solutions; and

This section is intended to amend and supplement the development standards set forth in Title 19 Zoning Ordinance of the West Hollywood Municipal Code. Residential development with the NTNOD shall comply with the Title 19 Zoning Ordinance to the extent not in conflict with this Section. This Section shall control in the event of any conflicts with another provision of the Title 19 Zoning Ordinance. The Norma Triangle Single-Family Design Guidelines are intended to supplement the NTNOD regulations in this section to help achieve the goals set forth above.

Applicability. The Norma Triangle Neighborhood Overlay District shall be combined with all R1-B zoned properties within the following boundaries: Vista Grande to the north, Doheny Drive to the west, Hilldale Avenue to the east, and West Lloyd Place to the south.

Allowed Land Uses. Any land use allowed in the primary R1-B zoning district may be allowed within the NTNOD.

Permit Requirements. The land use permit requirements of the primary R1-B zoning district shall apply to all proposed developments and land uses within the NTNOD.

Development and Land Use Standards. Proposed development and land uses within the NTNOD shall be subject to all applicable development standards of the primary R1-B zoning district, and of Article 19-3 (Site Planning and General Development Standards), in addition to the standards set forth in this section.

TABLE 2-7 NORMA TRIANGLE NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
[Explanatory Notes Follow the Table, on Next Page]
Development Feature	Requirement
Development Feature	R1B	NTNOD
Minimum lot area¹	5,000 sq. ft.
Residential density^{2, 6, 7}	2 units per lot of less than 8,499 sq. ft.; See Table 2-4 in Section 19.06.040.
Floor area ratio (FAR)	0.5	0.5¹¹
Setbacks required Primary structures	Minimum setbacks required. See Section 19.20.150 for setback measurements
Front, 1st story	Average of front setbacks of the 2 structures closest to the front property lines on the 2 adjacent parcels, with the following minimums/maximums.³
Front, 1st story	10 ft. min in Norma Triangle, 15 ft. min elsewhere; 30 ft. max.	10 ft. min, 30 ft. max
Front, 2nd story & upper stories	An additional 6 ft. for 2nd and upper stories in addition to the 1st story setback.⁴	A minimum of 60% of the second story front elevation shall be set back a minimum of three feet from the first floor wall in addition to the requirements in Section 19.14.130.E.1.
Sides, interior lot	5 ft. For lots less than 50 ft. wide, 10% of average lot width, with 3 ft. min (see 19.36.32 for additions to nonconforming buildings)	5 ft. For lots less than 50 ft. wide, 10% of average lot width, with 3 ft. min (see 19.36.32 for additions to nonconforming buildings)
Street side, corner lot	5 ft.	5 ft.
Street side, corner lot	10 ft. for reversed corner lots.⁵
Rear	15 ft. - For lots with a depth less than 75 ft., 20% of the average lot depth, but not less than 10 ft.
Between structures	As required by Section 19.20.040 (Distance Between Structures)
Flag lots	As required by Section 19.20.150 (Setback Measurement and Projections into Yards)
Open space	None required other than setbacks
Basement, front setback	None	May not extend beyond the above ground portion of the structure
Basement, side setback	None	May not extend beyond the above ground portion of the structure
Basement, rear setback	None	May not extend beyond the above ground portion of the structure
Height limit, primary structures	Maximum structure height. See Section 19.20.080 (Height Measurement and Exceptions) 25 ft., 2 stories
Height limit, accessory structures	15 ft., 1 story	12 ft., 1 story, where within 5 ft. of the property line; 15 ft., 1 story, where 5 ft. or beyond from the property line.⁸
Landscaping	As required by Chapter 19.26 (Landscaping Standards)⁹
Safety and seismic safety	For new construction and building additions, as required by Chapter 19.32 (Seismic Safety). Critical facilities, sensitive facilities (such as schools and daycare) and high occupancy facilities (such as religious facilities and hotels) are also subject to Chapter 19.32.
Parking	As required by Chapter 19.28 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards)¹⁰
Sidewalks	Sidewalks shall be provided at a minimum width of 10 ft. See Section 19.20.160.
Signs	As required by Chapter 19.34 (Sign Standards)

Notes:
(1)	Minimum lot area for parcels proposed in new subdivisions and lot line adjustments. Condominium, townhome, or planned development projects may be subdivided with smaller parcel sizes for ownership purposes, with the minimum lot area requirement determined through the subdivision review process, provided that the overall development site complies with the lot area requirements of this chapter.
(2)	Maximum number of dwellings allowed for each specified unit of land. See also Chapter 19.22 (Affordable Housing Requirements and Incentives) for possible density bonuses.
(3)	If a parcel on either side of the site is not zoned residential, or if the site is a corner lot, the first two adjacent residential lots shall be used for the purposes of calculating the average setback.
(4)	The Community Development Director may modify or waive this requirement to accommodate what he/she deems exemplary design.
(5)	Where the front yard of a key lot adjoining a reversed corner lot is less than 10 feet in depth, the reversed corner lot may have a street side yard of the same depth, to a minimum of five feet. See Figure 2-1.
(6)	Density limits may be exceeded to permit legalization of illegal dwelling units in accordance with Section 19.36.270.
(7)	See also Section 19.06.080 for required density development standards.
(8)	See Section 19.14.130.E.4 for additional rear accessory structure standards in the Norma Triangle Neighborhood Overlay District.
(9)	See Section 19.14.130.E.5 for additional landscape standards in the Norma Triangle Neighborhood Overlay District.
(10)	See Section 19.14.130.E.3 for additional parking standards in the Norma Triangle Neighborhood Overlay District.
(11)	Garages attached to the primary structure shall be included in the FAR. Detached garages up to 400 square feet shall not be included in the FAR. Accessory structures, other than garages. are included in the FAR calculation.

Building Massing and Modulation.

All primary two-story structures and primary structures greater than 15 feet in height shall meet ONE of the following conditions:

(1)

FIGURE NTNOD-1

SECOND FLOOR AREA AS A PERCENT OF FIRST FLOOR

(2)

A minimum of 25 percent of each building elevation shall be set back at least three feet from the remaining area of the elevational plane.

FIGURE NTNOD-2

VARIATION OF ELEVATIONAL PLANE

A minimum of 60 percent of the second story front elevation shall be set back a minimum of three feet from the first floor wall. No portion of the second floor front elevation may cantilever.

FIGURE NTNOD-3

VARIATION OF FRONT ELEVATIONAL PLANE

First floor plate height shall not exceed 11 feet in the front one-third of the building.

FIGURE NTNOD-4

FLOOR PLATE HEIGHT

No primary structure shall have a single, unbroken roofline across the front of the building. At least three feet of the roofline frontage shall have either a vertical change of direction or a three-foot minimum horizontal change of direction. The Community Development Director may waive this requirement if the width of the primary structure's frontage is less than 50 percent of the lot width, or if the roof line is curved.

FIGURE NTNOD-5

ROOFLINES WITH CHANGE OF DIRECTION

Balconies.

(1)

Front Balcony. The total square footage of balcony area located on a building's front elevation shall not be larger than 120 square feet.

FIGURE NTNOD-6

FRONT BALCONY SIZE

(2)

Side Balcony Size. The total square footage of balcony area located on a building's interior side elevation shall not be larger than 60 square feet. Side balconies shall not project beyond the first story exterior wall. A translucent or solid privacy screen 42 inches in height shall be provided.

FIGURE NTNOD-7

SIDE BALCONY SIZE

(3)

Rear Balcony Size. The total square footage of balcony area located on a building's rear elevation shall not be larger than 80 square feet in area. A translucent or solid privacy screen five feet in height shall be provided along the side elevation.

FIGURE NTNOD-8

REAR BALCONY SIZE

(4)

No roof decks shall be permitted on any structure.

Basements shall be limited to a maximum of 300 square feet in area and shall not be included in the calculation of FAR. Cooking facilities, showers, bathtubs, windows, lightwells, and external entrance/exit are prohibited. Setbacks for basements shall be consistent with building setbacks.

Height Measurement Exceptions. All structures shall comply with the height limits in Section 19.20.080 of the Municipal Code. Notwithstanding 19.20.080.C.2, architectural projections that provide passive solar and venting functions that are not more than 15 percent of the roof area shall not be considered mechanical equipment as described in Subsection C-419.20.080.C.4.

Parking and Driveways. WHMC Chapters 19.28 and 19.36 apply in the NTNOD, except as otherwise provided below:

The maneuvering room required under 19.28.090.A.1 shall not be required for single-family dwellings and duplexes.

Required parking may be located between the front setback and the front of a residential unit, provided that the parking area is not wider than 10 feet, and is not within the front setback.

FIGURE NTNOD-9

FRONT PARKING

The enclosed or covered parking required under 19.28.090.D.2 and 19.36.311.D shall not be required in the NTNOD.

Driveways shall not be required to lead to a garage.

Driveway width. Driveway pavement shall be limited to a maximum width of 10 feet when located within the front 30 percent of the property. Minimum driveway width shall be nine feet.

There shall be no more than three feet between the side property line and the exterior edge of the driveway 's pavement, unless additional spacing is necessary to accommodate the placement of porte cocheres to the minimum extent necessary.

Driveway gates shall not open into the public right-of-way.

FIGURE NTNOD-10

DRIVEWAY PLACEMENT

Visibility Considerations. Landscaping adjacent to a driveway shall not interfere with motorists' views of the sidewalk and pedestrians' views of vehicles exiting the driveway.

(1)

(2)

FIGURE NTNOD-11

DRIVEWAY VISIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS

Garages and Carports

(1)

Attached garages. A garage attached to the primary structure shall be set back a minimum of five feet from the nearest front elevational plane (i.e., façade) of the building. Attached garages shall be included in the FAR calculation of the subject property.

FIGURE NTNOD-12

ATTACHED GARAGE

(2)

Detached garages. A detached rear garage shall comply with 19.14.130.E.4, except that the area of detached rear garages, up to 400 square feet, shall not be included in a property's FAR calculation.

(3)

Subterranean parking. Subterranean or semi-subterranean parking shall not be permitted.

(4)

Carports. Carports in the side or front yards shall be permanent structures. Pop-up or temporary shade structures shall not be used as carports in the side or front yards.

(5)

Refer to the Norma Triangle Single-Family Design Guidelines for additional guidance on parking and driveway design.

Accessory Structures. This section modifies and supplements the standards set forth in Section 19.36.300 for the purpose of allowing accessory structures to provide additional living space for the primary single-family dwelling unit on the property. Second Residential Units, as defined in 19.90.020, provide complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation, for this overlay, and would be governed by Section 19.36.310. This section does not modify or supplement the provisions of Section 19.36.310.

Limitation on Use. Accessory structures may be used to provide additional living space and sleeping quarters to a primary single-family dwelling unit. Cooking facilities are not permitted in accessory structures used to provide additional living space to the primary single-family dwelling unit. Second residential units, which do have cooking facilities, are subject to the provisions in Section 19.36.310.

Location. Accessory structures may be placed up to the property line provided that they comply with all applicable building and fire safety codes.

Window and door placement. No window or door openings shall be located within five feet of a property line.

FIGURE NTNOD-13

ACCESSORY STRUCTURE OPENINGS

FIGURE NTNOD-14

ACCESSORY STRUCTURE SIZE LIMIT

Distance Between Structures.

(1)

(2)

Site Coverage. The site coverage limitation under Section 19.36.300.A.3 shall not apply in the NTNOD.

Exterior Lighting. Standards set forth in WHMC Section 19.20.100 shall apply. In addition, no exterior lighting shall be located within five feet of a property line.

FIGURE NTNOD-15

ACCESSORY STRUCTURE SITE COVERAGE

Figure NTNOD-16

ACCESSORY STRUCTURE HEIGHT

Figure NTNOD-17

ACCESSORY STRUCTURE EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Design Standards. The structure shall be:

(1)

Sited and constructed on the subject parcel in a manner that minimizes negative impacts (e.g., light, noise, etc.) to adjacent residents to the maximum extent feasible.

(2)

Designed so that all roof drainage is directed to the subject site. All drainage shall be retained on-site, or directed to the street.

Refer to the Norma Triangle Single-Family Design Guidelines for additional guidance on accessory structure design.

Site and Landscape Standards. WHMC Sections 19.20.050, 19.26.050, 19.26.060, 19.26.070, and 19.26.080 apply in the NTNOD except as modified or supplemented below.

Site Grading.

(1)

Retaining walls shall not exceed a height of 42 inches.

As part of a Development Permit, existing elevations of the project site shall not be raised or lowered more than 18 inches.

Fences and Walls.

(1)

Fences and walls erected along interior property lines shall be pre-finished on the outward face.

(2)

Vegetation.

(1)

Acoustical trespass. Refer to Chapter 9.08 and Section 19.20.090 of the Municipal Code.

Light trespass. Refer to Section 19.20.100 of the Municipal Code.

Refer to the Norma Triangle Single-Family Design Guidelines for additional guidance on site planning and landscape design.

Required Findings.

When reviewing a Development Permit application in the NTNOD, the review authority shall approve the Development Permit, with or without conditions, only if it first finds:

The findings in Section 19.48.050.A-C can be made in the affirmative;

Neighborhood Fit. The massing, scale, and proportion, as well as landscape, site, and streetscape design of the proposed project complement the existing neighborhood;

Quality Materials and Details. The proposed project exhibits use of quality materials and details appropriate to the design concept that will ensure proper execution of the design; and

Variety in New Construction. For new construction, that the building is a unique design.

The Norma Triangle Single-Family Design Guidelines provide detailed guidance for finding neighborhood fit, quality materials and details, and variety in new construction.

(Ord. 17-995 § 6, 2017; Ord. 19-1058 § 17, 2019; Ord. 24-16, 6/24/2024)

§ 19.16.010 Movietown Specific Plan Area.

Location and Description. The Movietown Specific Plan area is located at 7300 – 7328 Santa Monica Boulevard. The site is located within the eastside of West Hollywood, generally bound by Fuller Avenue to the west, Santa Monica Boulevard to the north, Poinsettia Place to the east, and the property line located approximately 450 feet south of the site's Santa Monica Boulevard property line.

Permitted Uses. Uses shall be permitted in accordance with the commercial community (CC) zone, as set forth in Chapter 19.10. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this code, community rooms within multi-family developments shall be permitted by right.

Floor Area Ratio. Floor area ratio ("FAR") is defined as the ratio of floor area to total lot area. The FAR limitation in this specific plan shall be used to limit the gross floor area allowed in the plan area to 4:1. The maximum gross floor area of all structures permitted in the plan area shall be determined by multiplying the FAR by the total area of the plan area (i.e., 131,700 square feet). (FAR x Site Area = Maximum Allowable Gross Floor Area.) Floor area shall be the total enclosed area of all floors of a structure or portion of a structure proposed for a use, measured to the inside face of the exterior walls excluding elevator shafts at each floor level, service and mechanical equipment rooms, stairways, and basement or attic areas having a height of more than six feet, and the area used exclusively for vehicle parking or loading.

Maximum Building Height. The first 35 feet of property south of the Santa Monica Boulevard property line shall not exceed 55 feet in height. Beginning 35 feet south of the Santa Monica Boulevard property line, and extending southward for 100 feet, buildings shall not exceed 65 feet in height. Thereafter, beginning 135 feet from the Santa Monica Boulevard property line, and extending to the southern property line, buildings shall not exceed 132 feet.

Nothing herein, however, shall be construed to in any way limit interior mezzanine or loft space. Furthermore, the top level of a semi-subterranean garage shall not be considered a story.

The Community Development Director may approve modifications to the provisions of Section 19.20.080(C) regarding mechanical equipment, housings, telecommunications facilities and other appurtenant roof-top structures or penetrations (e.g., skylights, stairwells, and ventilation atria), including catwalks, parapets, and railings.

Setbacks. No minimum setbacks shall be required. However, nothing herein shall be interpreted to conflict with any public plaza. Minimum sidewalk width shall be 10 feet adjacent to Santa Monica Boulevard.

Open Space. The provisions of Section 19.36.280(A) of this code shall apply, except the following additional regulations and/or exceptions from this code shall apply to the plan area to provide additional common open space throughout the plan area:

Individual structures in the plan area shall be separated by a public open space approximately 133 feet south of Santa Monica Boulevard that runs from Fuller Avenue to Poinsettia Place. The space shall have a minimum width of 20 feet and be configured and designed to give the same kind of experience offered by a public right-of-way such as a pedestrian oriented alley or mews.

A plaza and paseo open to the general public shall be provided at grade along Santa Monica Boulevard with a minimum area of 5,000 square feet.

The provisions of Section 19.36.280(A) of this code regarding private open space regulations shall not apply to the plan area.

The specific plan area shall provide no less than 30,000 square feet of common open space. All rooftop open space, so long as it includes substantial active or passive recreational facilities or landscaping, and any public plaza, paseo, or mews, may be counted in their entirety toward the common open space requirement.

Loading. Off-street loading spaces shall be provided within the required public open space that runs from Fuller Avenue to Poinsettia Place, approximately 133 feet south of Santa Monica Boulevard, to serve the permitted retail and commercial uses within the plan area. No off-site maneuvering of trucks shall be permitted within the public right-of-way at any time. The screening requirements of Section 19.28.160 of this code shall not apply.

Parking. Required residential guest parking may be located in the same parking area as the commercial parking spaces to allow for shared parking between the two uses.

Primary Street Façade Pedestrian Oriented Uses. There shall be pedestrian oriented uses on a minimum of 80 percent of the primary street frontage on Santa Monica Boulevard, with a minimum average depth of 30 feet, and a minimum of 15 feet at any one point. There are no other front façade requirements. The provisions of Section 19.36.280(B)(4) of this code shall not apply to the plan area.

Signs. Off-site signs are allowed in the plan area when approved in conjunction with a development agreement with the City.

(Ord. 10-841 § 5, 2010; Ord. 19-1058 § 18, 2019; Ord. 24-16, 6/24/2024)

§ 19.16.020 8899 Beverly Boulevard Specific Plan.

Location and Description. The 8899 Beverly Boulevard Specific Plan (the "8899 Beverly Specific Plan") applies to the 1.73 acre property located at 8899 Beverly Boulevard, on the west side of West Hollywood, and is generally bound by Almont Drive to the west, Rosewood Avenue to the north, Robertson Boulevard to the east, and Beverly Boulevard to the south. The precise boundaries of the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan are depicted on Figure 1. The 8899 Beverly Specific Plan is divided into two subareas, Subarea 1 and Subarea 2, as delineated on Figure 1. Subarea 1 has a frontage of 250 feet along Beverly Boulevard, extending north to a depth of 110 feet. Subarea 2 has a frontage of 480 feet along Rosewood Avenue, extending south to a depth of 100 feet and is immediately north of Sub-area 1.

Figure 1.

Permitted Uses.

Subarea 1. Uses within Subarea 1 shall be limited to the following:

Commercial and residential uses permitted in accordance with the commercial community (CC) zone, as set forth in Chapter 19.10.

Alcoholic beverage sales for on-site consumption shall be permitted in connection with one restaurant. Alcoholic beverage sales in connection with any other establishment shall require the approval of a Conditional Use Permit or Minor Conditional Use Permit pursuant to the requirements set forth in Chapter 19.52.

Subarea 2. Uses within Subarea 2 shall be limited to the following:

A maximum of nine dwelling units.

Home businesses as further regulated by Section 19.36.040.

Swimming pool and common open space, including outdoor cooking facilities, for Subareas 1 and 2 residents.

Subterranean parking facilities.

Floor Area Ratio.

The floor area ratio ("FAR") within the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan shall not exceed a total of 2.6:1.

The FAR within Subarea 2 shall not exceed 0.5:1.

All legally available density bonuses are deemed to have been included in the density established in the proposed Specific Plan. The approval of this project satisfies all and any incentives, concessions and waivers to which the applicant or any future property owner might be entitled under SB 1818 and Section 19.22.050 or any similar provision of law relating to density bonus.

Maximum Building Height.

Subarea 1. The maximum building height of all structures in Subarea 1 shall not exceed 120.5 feet.

Subarea 2. The maximum building height of all structures in Subarea 2 shall not exceed 25 feet, subject to the provisions of Section 19.20.080(C).

Setbacks.

Subarea 1. No minimum setbacks shall be required.

Subarea 2. Minimum setbacks for structures above finished ground level shall be provided as follows:

Front. 15 feet.

Rear. 15 feet.

Side. Five feet from the east and west property lines.

No setbacks shall be required for a subterranean parking structure located below the finished ground level.

A one-story attached or detached garage or carport may be located within required setbacks in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.36.311(A).

A one-story residential accessory structure may be located within the required rear setback in accordance with the provisions of Section 19.36.300(A), except that no minimum setback from the rear property line shall be required.

Open Space. The provisions of Section 19.36.280(A) shall be modified for the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan as follows:

Affordable housing units shall not be required to provide private open space.

All other units shall be provided with an average of 120 square feet of private open space per unit, with no minimum amount. The minimum dimensions set forth in Section 19.36.280(A)(2)(c)(1) shall not apply to existing balconies in Subarea 1.

A minimum of 10,000 square feet of common open space for active and passive recreational uses shall be provided within Subarea 2, for use by all residents of Subareas 1 and 2.

Loading. No off-street loading spaces shall be required.

Parking.

A minimum of 256 parking spaces shall be provided. A shared parking analysis dated July 13, 2015 by Hirsch Green shows an excess of 41 parking spaces, which may be utilized for other purposes with a shared parking permit. If the mix of uses is changed from the plans stamped received by the City of West Hollywood on August 6, 2015, a shared parking analysis shall be prepared by a licensed traffic engineer to determine the number of parking spaces required for the changed mix of uses, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director.

Residential parking spaces may be located in the same parking area as the commercial parking spaces to allow for shared parking between the two uses.

Tandem parking may be arranged to be no more than two spaces in depth and two spaces in height (with mechanical parking lifts), provided that the operator of the parking facility provide a valet or attendant at all times. The parking supply may include valet-assisted parking spaces for up to 10 vehicles located within the drive aisles. Mechanical parking lifts may be used to provide parking spaces to satisfy parking requirements.

Parking spaces and drive aisles in the existing building in Subarea 1 are nonconforming and may be maintained. The seismic retrofit required for the building will result in minor encroachments into both the parking spaces and drive aisles due to widening of certain columns and construction of shear walls. Such encroachments shall be permitted notwithstanding the nonconforming status of the parking spaces and drive aisles.

Affordable Housing Requirements. Notwithstanding Chapter 19.22 of this Code, the following shall apply to the provision of affordable housing within the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan:

Location, Layout, and Floor Plan. The affordable/inclusionary housing area location and layout and the floor areas of all units, amenities and room located within the affordable/inclusionary housing area shall substantially conform to the revised plans stamped received on August 6, 2015, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.

Minimum Number of Units Required. A minimum of 15 units shall be reserved as affordable housing units, with a minimum of seven units reserved for very low income households. These affordable housing units provided shall contain a minimum of 11,105 square feet of interior affordable housing unit square footage, with a minimum total of 18,343 including circulation, flex room, and common element overall. There shall be a maximum of two studio units, with all other affordable units one-bedroom or larger. The minimum interior area for each unit is 648 square feet, with a minimum average size of 740 square feet, with finishes and appliances of "builder's quality" or better.

In no circumstances shall less than 15 affordable units be constructed and continuously offered, managed, and maintained as rental units for households qualifying for the specified income limits:

A minimum of seven units shall be reserved for very low income households.

A minimum of eight units shall be reserved for moderate income households.

Clustering. Affordable units may be clustered within the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan with the provision of a documented public benefit as determined by the reviewing authority.

Area of Affordable/Inclusionary Housing Component. The area of the affordable housing component shall be delineated on the vesting tract map and shall include the units, and common areas including indoor amenity space (lounge, kitchen, meeting room, etc.), laundry, storage, circulation, and any other areas serving the affordable housing component, as well as the community meeting room. The affordable/inclusionary housing obligation shall be equal to or greater than 20 percent of the residential floor area of all non-inclusionary units, not including any floor area added as a result of any density bonus pursuant to subsection (C)(3) but in no circumstances shall the affordable housing obligation be less than 21,808 square feet of countable floor area. This may be satisfied by providing 18,343 square feet of affordable housing areas, as described above, within Subarea 1, and through the payment of a five hundred sixty-four thousand dollar ($564,000.00) affordable housing in-lieu fee for the remaining 3,465 square feet of the affordable housing obligation, as set forth in the Keyser Marston Associates report dated August 5, 2015.

Compliance with the West Hollywood West Neighborhood Overlay District. Subarea 2 shall comply with all requirements of the West Hollywood West Neighborhood Overlay District. Should any conflict exist between the Overlay District and this Specific Plan, the Specific Plan shall apply.

Infrastructure. Due to the urbanized nature of the surrounding area, the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area is currently provided with adequate facilities for sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal, and energy. As limited in size and intensity of use by the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan, the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area will not require the development of additional sewage, water, solid waste disposal, energy, or other essential facilities. However, the developer will be required to pay its fair share to mitigate any cumulative impacts on city facilities. In addition, all utility construction, connections and maintenance shall conform to the provisions of the West Hollywood Municipal Code.

Water. The City of Beverly Hills provides water to the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area. The existing supply and distribution of water can accommodate the level of water demand from the commercial and residential uses proposed in the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area. Figure 2 shows the location and size of the water distribution system that serves the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area.

Sewer. Wastewater generated from the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area would be conveyed through these lines and treated at the Hyperion Water Treatment Plant in El Segundo. The calculations prepared by the city in connection with its review of the Specific Plan indicate that the existing sewer lines are adequate to accommodate the level of wastewater generated by the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan. Figure 3 shows the present size and location of the sewer facilities servicing the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area.

Solid Waste Disposal. Solid waste disposal for the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area is provided through a franchise with the city. All solid waste generated by uses within the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area will be disposed of at landfills in Los Angeles or Riverside Counties. Based on the projected solid waste generation, the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area will not have significant solid waste disposal impacts, and existing solid waste disposal facilities and landfill capacities are sufficient to accommodate the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan's projected solid waste.

Storm Drains. The 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area is currently developed with a commercial building and parking lot. Implementation of the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan will not materially increase the amount of impermeable land or result in changes in absorption rates that would increase the amount of stormwater runoff from the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area. In addition, development within the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area is required to comply with all requirements of the city's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Permit (NPDES) and the city's stormwater and urban runoff pollution control ordinance (Article 3, Chapter 15.56, Title 19 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code). The storm drain plan for the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan Area is shown on Figure 4.

Energy. The Southern California Edison Company provides electricity to the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area. The Southern California Gas Company provides natural gas to the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area. According to the studies prepared for the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan, the existing supply and distribution of electricity and natural gas can accommodate the level of demand from the uses proposed in the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan. Figure 5 illustrates electrical and gas facilities.

Implementation Measures.

Financing. The developer will be responsible for all on-site improvements and will pay its fair share allocation of any off-site improvements as required to mitigate any significant environmental impacts associated with implementation of the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan, as may be identified in the Final EIR. No public funds are necessary to implement the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan.

In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan and Title 19 of the West Hollywood Municipal Code, the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan shall govern. In addition, the provisions of the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan shall supersede the demolition provisions of Section 19.72.040(D).

Relationship to the West Hollywood General Plan. The General Plan serves as the long-term planning guide for future development throughout the city. The General Plan operates as a guide to the type of community desired for the future and provides the means to accomplish that goal. California law requires a specific plan to be consistent with the adopted general plan. The 8899 Beverly Specific Plan has been adopted in conjunction with general plan amendments to: (1) add text in the Land Use Element of the General Plan regarding the development of the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area that is consistent with the development permitted under the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan; and (2) amend the Land Use Element to change the land use designation for the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area from "Community Commercial 1" (CC1) and "Two-Family Residential" (R1B) to "8899 Beverly Specific Plan" in order to permit a mix of residential and commercial uses in the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area based on the direction given in the General Plan, as amended.

Consistent with the Land Use Element of the General Plan, the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan encourages the mixture of uses and activities, open space and buildings, improved street design and traffic circulation and enhanced pedestrian amenities. The 8899 Beverly Specific Plan guides and manages the growth and development of the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area to provide opportunity for needed housing and to expand the city's economic base by generating property and sales tax revenues.

Consistent with the Housing Element of the General Plan, the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan enhances the quality of the city's housing stock by encouraging the adaptive reuse of an existing structure for residential purposes and providing newly constructed residential units that comply with current life-safety and energy standards, and provides for a mix of residential units that are diverse in size, type and income, that will help meet the housing needs of the city.

Consistent with the Mobility Element of the General Plan, the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan furthers the general directives to improve the quality of life and public health and increase mobility and access. The 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area is located on a major commercial corridor and is close to numerous mass-transit opportunities within the immediate area or a short walk from the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan area. In addition, the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan will enhance the pedestrian experience along Beverly Boulevard by creating street-level storefronts with direct access from Beverly Boulevard and adding new landscaping.

Sunset. This section shall become inoperative 18 months after its effective date ("construction commencement period") if construction has not yet commenced. Upon the expiration of the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan, the Community Development Director shall amend the Zoning Map and General Plan to delete the applicable designation. The construction commencement period shall be tolled if either of the following occurs:

The project design and/or conditions do not meet the satisfaction of the Community Development Director after the city has requested, and the owner of the property designated as the 8899 Beverly Specific Plan ("owner") has provided, two consecutive sets of revisions and/or information. In such case, the Community Development Director shall present the project design and conditions to the Planning Commission design review subcommittee for a determination of compliance. The tolling of the construction commencement period shall end when the determination of compliance is issued.

The owner requests in writing an extension of the construction commencement period and the Community Development Director finds that the design review and plan check has exceeded the standard review period and the delay was not caused in whole or in part by the owner's lack of responsiveness or failure to make a good faith effort to respond to the requests of the city during design review and plan check. If the required findings are made, the Community Development Director may only approve an extension for a period commensurate with the number of days of the delay.

Figure 2. 8899 Beverly Boulevard Specific Plan

Figure 3. 8899 Beverly Boulevard Specific Plan

Figure 4. 8899 Beverly Boulevard Specific Plan

Figure 5a. 8899 Beverly Boulevard Specific Plan

Figure 5b. 8899 Beverly Boulevard Specific Plan

(Ord. 15-960 § 5, 2015; Ord. 19-1058 §§ 19 – 21, 2019; Ord. 24-16, 6/24/2024)

§ 19.16.030 Center for Early Education Specific Plan.

Location and Description. The Center for Early Education Specific Plan area is located at 521-523 and 533-563 North Alfred Street, 8490 Clinton Avenue, 8494 Melrose Avenue, 526-532 and 542-548 North La Cienega Boulevard. The site is located within the southwest side of West Hollywood, generally bound by Clinton and Melrose Avenues to the north, Alfred Street to the east, La Cienega Boulevard to the west and to the south by the property line located approximately 423 feet south of Clinton Avenue on the east and the property line approximately 353 feet south of Melrose Avenue on the west. 534-540 North La Cienega Boulevard and 529 N. Alfred Street are not a part of the CEE Specific Plan area.

Permitted Uses. Uses shall be permitted in accordance with the Public Facilities (PF) zone, as set forth in Chapter 19.10.

Gross Floor Area. Gross floor area shall be the total enclosed area of all floors of a structure or portion of a structure proposed for a use, measured to the inside face of the exterior walls including elevator shafts at each floor level, service and mechanical equipment rooms, and stairways, excluding below-grade areas used exclusively for storage, vehicle parking, and loading area. Covered exterior entrances, covered exterior walkways, and covered open-air rooftop areas such as outdoor lunch or seating areas also shall be excluded in calculating the gross floor area. The gross floor area for multi-level gymnasium and multipurpose rooms shall only be calculated at the first level. The total gross floor area within the CEE Specific Plan area shall not exceed 110,000 gross square feet.

Maximum Building Heights. The roof of new buildings at the western side of the Specific Plan area with frontage on La Cienega Boulevard shall not exceed 47 feet in height above La Cienega Boulevard (approximately +224 elevation). The roof of new buildings at the northeastern corner of the Specific Plan area with frontage on Clinton Avenue and Alfred Street shall not exceed 43 feet in height above Alfred Street (approximately +224 elevation).

Rooftop open-air occupied areas such as outdoor play courts and lunch areas may be enclosed with walls or fences up to 20 feet in height above the roof, and shade trellis may cover rooftop outdoor lunch/seating areas provided the trellis does not exceed 18 feet in height.

Appurtenant rooftop enclosed spaces such as restrooms, storage, and circulation may be up to 18 feet in height above the roof.

Nothing herein, however, shall be construed to in any way limit interior gymnasium, mezzanine or loft space.

Setbacks. Any new enclosed building within the specific plan area shall provide a minimum setback of seven feet from any residential zoned property located outside of the Specific Plan area. The existing structure and any temporary modular structure at 523 N. Alfred shall be exempt. No other setbacks shall be required.

Open Space and Landscaping. The following open space and landscaping provisions shall apply to the Specific Plan area to provide attractive open space and landscaping throughout the Specific Plan area:

The Specific Plan area shall provide an open space play field of approximately 15,000 square feet at grade level fronting Alfred Street. In addition, open space and play yards for the early childhood programs (preschool and day care) shall be in accordance with California licensing requirements.

The Specific Plan area shall provide no less than 17,000 square feet of landscaping. All grade level and rooftop landscaping areas of all open space areas within the specific plan area may be counted in their entirety toward the landscaping requirement. The landscaping requirements of Section 19.26.040(A) and (B) of this Code shall not apply.

To enhance security and privacy for the children, a security fence or solid wall up to 14 feet in height above grade shall be allowed. The provisions of Sections 19.20.050(C) and 19.20.050(D) of this Code shall not apply to the specific plan area.

Sidewalks. Minimum sidewalk width shall be 15 feet adjacent to La Cienega Boulevard except that area at the intersection with Melrose Avenue that serves as a bus stop, which may have a sidewalk width of eight feet. Minimum sidewalk width shall be nine feet including parkway adjacent to Alfred Street.

Parking. A minimum of 180 parking spaces, or code required parking, whichever is greater, shall be provided within the specific plan area including surface and subterranean parking spaces.

Loading. The provisions of Section 19.28.160 of this Code shall not apply to the specific plan area. One off-street loading space shall be provided in the subterranean garage and loading may also occur on campus with access provided from the public alley. No off-site maneuvering of trucks shall be permitted within the public right-of-way, except the alley, at any time.

Street Façade. The provisions of Section 19.10.060 of this Code shall not apply to the specific plan area. Public art shall be provided at the street level on La Cienega Boulevard.

Phasing. The development of the Specific Plan area may occur in phases with construction of the first phase occurring within three years of the effective date of this Specific Plan, and construction occurring within a six-year period.

(Ord. 15-971 § 4, 2015; Ord. 19-1058 § 22, 2019; Ord. 24-16, 6/24/2024)

§ 19.16.040 Robertson Lane Specific Plan.

Location and Description. The Robertson Lane Specific Plan area consists of two Sub-Areas. Sub-Area A is located at 645 – 681 North Robertson Boulevard and 648 North La Peer Drive and Sub-Area B located at 8954 Santa Monica Boulevard and 685 North Robertson Boulevard. The site is located within the west side of West Hollywood, Sub-Area A is generally bound by Sub-Area B to the north, Robertson Boulevard to the east, North La Peer Drive to the west and the property line located approximately 275 feet south of Santa Monica Boulevard on the west and 605 feet south of Santa Monica Boulevard on the east. Sub-Area B is bound by Santa Monica Boulevard to the north, Robertson Boulevard to the east, Sub-Area A to the south, and a commercially zoned parcel fronting Santa Monica Boulevard to the west.

Permitted Uses. Uses shall be permitted in accordance with the commercial community (CC) zone, as set forth in Chapter 19.10 Table 2-5. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Code, meeting rooms shall be permitted ancillary to hotel use.

Floor Area Ratio.

Definition of Floor Area. "Gross floor area" shall be defined as the total enclosed area of all floors of a structure or portion of a structure proposed for a use, measured to the inside face of the exterior walls excluding elevator shafts at each floor level, service and mechanical equipment rooms, stairways, and basement or attic areas having a height of more than six feet, and the area used exclusively for vehicle parking or loading. Below-grade basement areas shall not be included in calculation of FAR. Multi-level atria with an interior height exceeding 20 feet shall be counted at each level.

The FAR limitation in this Specific Plan shall be used to limit the above grade gross floor area allowed in the plan area as follows:

FAR in Sub-Area A shall not exceed 2.83 for projects that include hotel use with ancillary meeting and event space, a pedestrian paseo through the site connecting North La Peer Drive with Robertson Boulevard consistent with the Open Space and Landscaping requirements of this section, and that provide for adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of the Factory Building. In addition, projects approved with this FAR must have been found to provide at least one of the following consistent with General Plan Land Use Policy LU-2.8:

Expand existing facilities or introduce new uses which are considered to be of significant importance (public benefits, historical use, socially valued use, etc.);

ii.

Provide significant benefits to the city; or

iii.

Offer architectural design that is of unusual merit and will enhance the city.

For all other projects:

1.0 for a project, or portion of project, located in Sub-Area B or within 143 feet of Robertson Boulevard in Sub-Area A, consistent with the CN2 zoning district.

ii.

2.0 for a project, or portion of project, located within 142 feet of North La Peer Drive in Sub-Area A, consistent with the CC2 zoning district.

Maximum Building Heights.

For projects in Sub-Area A as described in Section 19.16.040(C)(2)(a), heights may be permitted as follows:

Datum Elevations. For purposes of establishing the building heights, the datum elevation of Robertson Boulevard shall be Elev. 0′-0″ (213′-0″ amsl) and the elevation of North La Peer Drive shall be Elev. 4′-0″ (217′-0″ amsl).

Maximum Building Height. Starting at the eastern Robertson Boulevard property line and extending westward for 51′-0″, the maximum building height shall not exceed 48′-0″ above Robertson Boulevard. Starting 51′-0″ west of the eastern Robertson Boulevard property line and extending 126′-0″ westward, the maximum building height shall not exceed 117′-0″ above Robertson Boulevard (113′-0″above North La Peer Drive). Starting at the western North La Peer Drive property line and extending eastward to a point 177′-0″ west of the eastern Robertson Boulevard property, the maximum building height shall not exceed 119′-0″ above Robertson Boulevard (115′-0″ above North La Peer Drive).

Appurtenant Rooftop Structures. Appurtenant roof-top structures including, but not limited to, fire stairs, and elevator overruns up to 15'-0" above the maximum building height may be permitted starting 51'-0" west of the eastern Robertson Boulevard property line extending 126'-0" westward. In all other areas of Sub-Area A, such appurtenant roof-top structures up to 12'-0" above the maximum building heights may be permitted. For a maximum of 900 square feet on the hotel's ninth level (L9), a retractable canopy up to 20'-0" above the ninth level (L9) roof deck not to exceed 127'-0" above Robertson Boulevard (a maximum of 123'-0" above North La Peer Drive) may be permitted, provided the retractable canopy is set back 12'-0" from the western property line (1:1 ratio). The maximum total height shall not exceed 132'-0" above Robertson Boulevard (a maximum of 128'-0" above North La Peer Drive. The Director of the Community Development Department may approve modifications to the provisions of Section 19.20.080(C)(4) regarding mechanical equipment, housings, telecommunications facilities and other appurtenant roof-top structures or penetrations (e.g., skylights, stairwells, and ventilation atria), including catwalks, parapets, and railings during the concurrent plan check process.

For a single building with restaurant and nightclub uses in Sub-Area B, heights shall be permitted as follows:

Datum Elevations. For purposes of establishing the building heights, the datum elevation of Santa Monica Boulevard at the mid-point of the Santa Monica Boulevard frontage shall be Elev. 1′-0″ (223′-6″ amsl).

Maximum Building Heights. The maximum roof height shall be 29′-6″ above the Santa Monica Boulevard datum and two stories.

Maximum Parapet Height. The maximum parapet height shall not exceed 5′-0″ above the roof.

Appurtenant Rooftop Structures. Appurtenant rooftop structures including, but not limited to, roof screens and elevator overruns shall not exceed 8′-0″ above the maximum roof height.

For all other projects, the allowed building height shall be as follows:

25 feet, two stories, for a project, or portion of project, located within 143′-0″ of Robertson Boulevard within Sub-Area A and for any project within Sub-Area B.

45 feet, four stories, for a project, or portion of project, located within 135′-0″ of North La Peer Drive within Sub-Area A.

Setbacks. For projects in Sub-Area A as described in Section 19.16.040(C)(2)(a) and a project in Sub-Area B as described in Section 19.16.040(D)(2), no minimum setbacks from property lines shall be required. All other projects shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19.10 with respect to setbacks.

Minor Modifications. The Community Development Director may allow up to 10 percent modification in any of the standards, limitations and/or square footage requirements of this Specific Plan as provided in Section 19.62.070.

Open Space and Landscaping. The following open space and landscaping provisions shall apply to projects in Sub-Area A as described in Section 19.16.040(C)(2)(a) and Sub-Area B as described in Section 19.16.040(D)(2) to provide attractive open space and landscaping throughout the Specific Plan area:

A pedestrian boulevard at least 30′-0″ wide shall be provided generally east to west through Sub-Area A from Robertson Boulevard to North La Peer Drive with a minimum area of 7,300 square feet open to the sky.

No less than 45,000 square feet of open space in Sub-Area A. All rooftop open space and the required pedestrian boulevard described in subsection (G)(1) above may be counted in their entirety toward the open space requirement. Open space shall be unenclosed and shall include substantial active or passive recreational facilities and may include hotel gardens, terraces, pool areas, public plazas and the required pedestrian boulevard. Safety railings, glass sound walls, planters and similar structures, and the walls of any structures along the required pedestrian boulevard, shall not count as enclosures for the purposes of this subsection.

Projects within Sub-Area A shall provide no less than 9,000 square feet of landscaping.

A project in Sub-Area B shall provide landscaping in outdoor dining areas consistent with Section 19.36.210.

Street Trees and Streetscape.

Notwithstanding Section 19.26.040(A)(5) of this Code, street trees and streetscape design along: (i) Robertson Boulevard and North La Peer Drive shall be provided in compliance with the West Hollywood Design District Streetscape Master Plan as may be revised by the City; and (ii) Santa Monica Boulevard the existing four street trees shall be removed and replaced.

Minimum sidewalk width in Sub-Area A shall be 15′-0″ along the Robertson Boulevard frontage (to comply with the Design District Streetscape Master Plan) and 10′-0″ to the property line along the North La Peer Drive frontage. In Sub-Area B, the existing 20′-6″ (with a minimum 3′-6″ building setback to comply with the Santa Monica Boulevard Streetscape Master Plan) sidewalk along Santa Monica Boulevard frontage shall be maintained and the sidewalk shall be 15′-0″ along the Robertson Boulevard frontage. The Public Works Director may modify this requirement as needed.

Off-Street Parking. No fewer than 526 parking spaces shall be provided in connection with new development, as described in Section 19.16.040(C)(2)(a) and Section 19.16.040(D)(2), within the Robertson Lane Specific Plan area. Parking spaces may be shared between all uses within the Robertson Lane Specific Plan area for both Sub-Areas and located entirely within Sub-Area A, and may include drive aisle parking spaces in locations approved by the review authority. Parking otherwise shall be provided pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 19.28 of this title.

Loading. In addition to off-street parking described above, projects as described in Section 19.16.040(C)(2)(a) and Section 19.16.040(D)(2) shall provide no fewer than six off-street loading spaces to serve all the permitted uses within the Robertson Lane Specific Plan area for both Sub-Areas, and these spaces shall be provided in the first subterranean parking garage level (Level P1) in Sub-Area A with ingress and egress access to Robertson Boulevard. A direct subterranean connection between the loading area on Level P1 in Sub-Area A shall be provided to subterranean Level B2 in Sub-Area B. No off-site maneuvering of trucks shall be permitted within the public right-of-way at any time. The screening requirements of Section 19.28.160 of this Code shall not apply.

Street Façade Pedestrian Oriented Uses. Pedestrian-oriented uses such as restaurants, cafés, retail, personal services, and entrance to the public paseo shall occupy a minimum of 85 percent of the Robertson Boulevard project frontage. Hotel guest-oriented uses including hotel entrance lobby and vehicle valet area may be located on the North La Peer Drive frontage.

Façade Articulation. The Robertson Boulevard street frontage in Sub-Area A shall be differentiated architecturally by recessed entries, display windows, offset surfaces, differentiated wall surfaces, offset planes, varied materials, awnings, and compatibility landscaping or other details, or other displays which are of interest to pedestrians. These requirements shall not apply to any adaptive reuse and rehabilitation of the Factory Building.

There are no other commercial building façade requirements. The provisions of Section 19.10.060 of this Code shall not apply to the Robertson Lane Specific Plan area.

Implementation Measures – Partial Preservation and Adaptive Reuse of the Factory Building. All projects developed within the Robertson Lane Specific Plan Sub-Area A shall retain, preserve, and restore significant elements of the Factory Building consistent with the recommendations of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Robertson Lane Hotel Project.

Urban Art Program. Implementation of the Urban Art Program pursuant to Chapter 19.38 may be fulfilled by providing urban art either separately within each Sub-Area for the respective project within each Sub-Area, or alternatively, may be fulfilled collectively for the projects in both Sub-Areas with either a single urban art installation within one Sub-Area or multiple urban art installations of differing values within both Sub-Areas. This provision does not restrict or limit the ability to provide an in-lieu payment to the West Hollywood Public Art and Beautification Fund pursuant to Section 19.38.040.

Relationship to West Hollywood General Plan. The General Plan offers guidance and a future vision for planning and development throughout the city. Pursuant to California State Law, a specific plan must be consistent with the General Plan. The city adopted General Plan Amendments concurrently with the Robertson Lane Specific Plan to amend the Land Use Map to include the Specific Plan Sub-Areas, and to add the Robertson Lane Specific Plan to the list of land use designations.

The uses that would be permitted in the Robertson Lane Specific Plan are encouraged in the General Plan to contribute to a strong and diversified local economy and generate revenue by supporting the city's major revenue generating industries, including: fashion, arts, and design-related uses; entertainment and tourism including hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and other entertainment venues; and media industry, including film production, offices, and related businesses.

The Robertson Lane Specific Plan is consistent with the city's desire to pursue pedestrian connectivity between the Melrose Triangle site and West Hollywood Park. The required paseo in Sub-Area A will allow pedestrians to walk from North La Peer Drive through to the Park, and divides the block of Robertson Boulevard between Santa Monica Boulevard to the north and Melrose Avenue to the south, which also improves the pedestrian experience. The project includes a public plaza at the Robertson Boulevard entrance to the paseo, consistent with policies to encourage public plazas as part of development projects. The redevelopment of Sub-Area B with a building containing restaurant and nightclub uses will further enhance the pedestrian experience in the area.

The Specific Plan incorporates the partial rehabilitation of the Factory Building in Sub-Area A, and as such, it is consistent with the Historic Preservation Element goal of protecting cultural resources from demolition and inappropriate alterations, and will continue to allow for the adaptive reuse of cultural resources. The Specific Plan is proposed in conjunction with the Robertson Lane Hotel Project in Sub-Area A and includes elements of the project that serve to partially rehabilitate, and adaptively reuse the Factory Building. The rehabilitation plan for the Factory Building would ensure that it remains eligible for listing on the local register and that it maintains its status on the California Historical Resources Register.

(Ord. 18-1032 § 7, 2018; Ord. 22-1187 § 8, 2022;; Ord. 24-16, 6/24/2024)

West Hollywood City Zoning Code

ARTICLE 19

2 Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses

§ 19.04.010 Purpose of Chapter.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)

§ 19.04.020 Zoning Districts Established.

The following zoning districts are established, and shall be shown on the Zoning Map (Section 19.04.030).

TABLE 2-1 ZONING DISTRICTS
Zoning Map Symbol	Zoning District Name	General Plan Designation Implemented by Zoning District
Residential Zoning Districts
R1	Residential, Single-Family or Two-Unit Low Density	R1A, R1B, R1C
R2	Residential, Low Density	R2
R3	Residential, Multi-Family Medium-Density	R3A, R3B, R3C, R3C-C
R4	Residential, Multi-Family High-Density	R4A, R4B, R4B-C
Commercial and Public Zoning Districts
CN1	Commercial, Neighborhood 1	CN1
CN2	Commercial, Neighborhood 2	CN2
CC1	Commercial, Community 1	CC1
CC2	Commercial, Community 2	CC2
CA	Commercial, Arterial	CA
CR	Commercial, Regional Center	CR
PDCSP	Pacific Design Center Specific Plan	PDCSP
SSP	Sunset Specific Plan	SSP
PF	Public Facilities	PF
Overlay Zoning Districts
-MUIOZ	Mixed-Use Incentive Overlay Zone	MUIOZ
-CDP	Comprehensive Development Plan	All
-DA	Development Agreement	All
-H	Historic	All
-NC	Neighborhood Conservation	NC
-PK	Parking Overlay	PK
-AB	Avenue Bonus	CN2

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 12-882 § 7, 2012; Ord. 12-890 § 6, 2012; Ord. 18-1022 § 6, 2018)

§ 19.04.030 Zoning Map Adopted.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)

§ 19.04.040 Zoning District Regulations.

Allowed subject to the approval of an administrative permit (Chapter 19.44), and shown as "AP" uses in the tables;

Allowed subject to the approval of a minor conditional use permit (Chapter 19.52), and shown as "MCUP" uses in the tables; or

Allowed subject to the approval of a conditional use permit (Chapter 19.52), and shown as "CUP" uses in the tables.

Conflicts Between Provisions. Rules for resolving conflicts between different Zoning Ordinance provisions may be found in Section 19.03.020(C) (Rules of Interpretation - Conflicting Requirements).

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 19-1086 § 6, 2019)

§ 19.06.010 Purpose of Chapter.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)

§ 19.06.020 Purposes of Residential Zoning Districts.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 12-882 § 7, 2012; Ord. 18-1022 § 7, 2018)

§ 19.06.030 Residential Zoning District Land Uses and Permit Requirements.

TABLE 2-2 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
P – Use Permitted¹	CUP – Conditional Use Permit Required
MCUP – Minor Conditional Use Permit Required	— Use Not Allowed
RI – Rehabilitation Incentives
[Explanatory Notes Follow at the End of the Table]

LAND USE²	PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE				Specific Use Regulations
LAND USE²	R1	R2	R3	R4	Specific Use Regulations
Accessory dwelling units	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.310(A)
Adult day care facilities	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	19.36.040
Alcoholic beverage sales, off-site consumption (retail or wholesale establishment)	—	—	—	—
Alcoholic beverage sales, on- and off-site consumption with appropriate ABC License (restaurants)	—	—	MCUP¹⁰	—	19.36.060
Art galleries	—	—	P^{1, 10}	P^{1, 10}	19.36.190
Artisan/handicraft shops	—	—	P^{1, 10}	P^{1, 10}	19.36.190
Bed and breakfast inns (B&Bs)³	—	—	RI	RI	19.36.090
Child day care centers	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	19.36.040
Child day care, large family day care homes	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹
Child day care, small family day care homes	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹
Common interest developments, new or conversion	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.100
Community centers	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Community gardens	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP
Conversions, multi-family units to other uses⁴	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	19.36.290
Conversions, residential, adaptive re-use, cultural resources	RI	RI	RI	RI	19.58.150
Corporate housing	—	—	—	—	19.36.100(B), 19.48.060
Courtyard housing	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.280
Garage sales	P¹	P¹	P1	P¹	19.36.300(C)
General retail stores	—	—	P^{1, 10}	P^{1, 10}	19.36.190
Grading projects not related to permitted development	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP
Guest houses	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.300
Home businesses	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.140
Home sharing pursuant to Chapter 5.66	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	5.66
Hotels, expansion of existing	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	19.36.150
Junior accessory dwelling units	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.310(B)
Legalization of illegal dwelling units	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.270
Live/work units	—	—	P^{1, 10}	P^{1, 10}	19.36.190
Micro-units	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.280, 19.36.327
Mobile home parks	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Multi-family dwellings	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.280
Offices, business and professional	—	—	—	CUP⁵
Organizational houses	—	—	CUP	CUP
Parking (existing non-residential surface parking as of February 19, 2016)	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.28.090
Parking – Mechanical lifts	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.28.090
Parking – Automated structures	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.28.090
Parks and playgrounds	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Personal services	—	—	P^{1, 10}	P^{1, 10}	19.36.190
Private residential recreation facilities	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	19.36.300
Public safety facilities	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	19.36.250
Reduction in number of residential units on a site	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.290
Religious facilities/places of worship	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Residential accessory uses and structures	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.300
Residential care facilities⁹ – 6 or fewer clients	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹
Residential care facilities⁹ – 7 to 12 clients	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP
Residential care facilities⁹ – 13 or more clients	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Restaurants, less than 1,200 sq. ft.	—	—	P^{1, 10}	P^{1, 10}	19.36.190
Restaurants – Outdoor dining, less than 250 sq. ft.	—	—	P^{1, 10}	P^{1, 10}	19.36.190
Room rental	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹
Schools – Public and private	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Schools – Specialized education and training	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Second residential units	P^{1, 6}	—	—	—	19.36.310
Senior residential projects, including congregate care	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	19.36.110
Shared housing building	—	—	P¹	P¹	19.36.328
Short-term rental of a dwelling unit, or any portion thereof, for a period of 30 consecutive calendar days or less	—	—	—	—	19.36.331
Single-family dwellings	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.320
Single room occupancy housing	—	—	CUP	CUP	19.36.335
Studio units	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.280, 19.36.327
Supportive housing – Single-family structure	P^1,8	P^1,8	P^1,8	P^1,8
Supportive housing – Multi-family structure	—	P^1,8	P^1,8	P^1,8
Telecommunications facilities	—	—	—	MCUP	19.36.350
Temporary uses	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.54.030
Transitional housing – Single-family structure	P^1,8	P^1,8	P^1,8	P^1,8
Transitional housing – Multi-family structure	—	P^1,8	P^1,8	P^1,8
Transit stop shelters	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹
Two-unit residential projects	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.320, 19.36.325
Urban inns	—	—	CUP⁷	CUP⁷
Utility facilities	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Utility infrastructure	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹

Notes:
(1)	Zone clearance, administrative permit, development permit, or other permit or license may be required; see Chapters 5.66, 19.42, 19.44, 19.48 and 19.54.
(2)	See Section 19.03.020(E) regarding uses not listed. See Article 19-6 for definitions of the listed uses.
(3)	May be approved only within a building that is a designated cultural resource.
(4)	Other uses include day care, residential care, community oriented non-residential use.
(5)	May be approved only on Shoreham Drive and De Longpre Avenue.
(6)	Allowed in R-1-A zoning district only.
(7)	Allowed on San Vicente Boulevard only, or in accordance with the terms of an approved development agreement.
(8)	Subject to the same standards as similar residential uses, which shall be determined by the city based upon the predominant operating characteristics of the use. Only one land use category shall be applied to a use at a time and the city makes the final determination on classification based on the predominant characteristics.
(9)	Does not include supportive and transitional housing, which have separate use categories. The city makes final determination on classification based on the predominant operating characteristics.
(10)	Permitted only in R3C-C and R4B-C zoning district. Commercial uses limited to ground floor. Live/work units shall be permitted on any floor. Alcoholic beverage sales shall not be permitted on lots spanning the R3C-C and R3C Districts.

§ 19.06.040 Residential Zoning District General Development Standards.

TABLE 2-3 RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
[Explanatory Notes Follow the Table, on Next Page]
Development Feature	Requirement by Zoning District
Development Feature	R1, R2	R3	R4
Minimum lot area¹	5,000 sq. ft.
Maximum lot area	No maximum	No maximum R3C-C: 10,000 sq. ft.	No maximum; R4B-C: 12,000 sq. ft.
Residential density^{2, 6, 7}	See Table 2-4	1 unit for each 1,210 sq. ft. of site area, and accessory dwelling units where allowed by § 19.36.310.	1 unit for each 872 sq. ft. of site area, and accessory dwelling units where allowed by § 19.36.310.
Floor area ratio (FAR)	R1 – 0.5, R2 – N.A.	R3C-C – 1.0⁸	R4B-C – 0.5⁸
Setbacks required	Minimum setbacks required. See Section 19.20.150 for setback measurement.
Front, 1st story	Average of front setbacks of the 2 structures closest to the front property lines on the 2 adjacent parcels, with the following minimums/maximums.^3,10
	10 ft. min. in Norma Triangle, 15 ft. min. elsewhere; 30 ft. max.¹⁰	15 ft. minimum, 30 ft. maximum; No minimum setback for R3C-C.¹⁰	7.5 ft. minimum, no maximum;¹⁰ R4B-C: No 1st story front setback if commercial on the ground floor.¹⁰
Front, 2nd & upper stories	An additional 6 ft. for 2nd and upper stories in addition to the 1st story setback.⁴ For R3C-C, no additional 2nd or upper stories setback.
Sides, interior lot	5 ft.¹⁰ For lots less than 50 ft. wide, 10% of average lot width, with 3 ft. min. (See § 19.36.320 for additions to nonconforming buildings. See 19.36.325 for two-unit project exceptions and 19.42.020(A) for urban lot splits)^{10, 11}	5 ft. for lots with structures up to 2 stories.¹⁰ For lots 50 ft. or less in width, 10% of average lot width, with a 3 ft. minimum, for structures up to 2 stories.¹⁰ For all lots: An additional 1 ft. setback is required for each story above the 2nd story.¹⁰
Sides, interior lot		R3C-C: No minimum side setback.¹⁰	R4B-C: 10 ft. setback with an additional 7.5 ft. stepback at 4th story is required when adjacent to R-1 zone.^9,10 If a commercial use is on the ground floor, no minimum side setback on the 1st floor where adjacent to a commercial zone district.¹⁰
Street side, corner lot	5 ft.¹⁰	5 ft. ¹⁰
Street side, corner lot	10 ft. for reversed corner lots.⁵	7.5 ft. for reversed corner lots.^{5, 10}
Rear	15 ft. For lots with a depth less than 75 ft., 20% of the average lot depth, but not less than 10 ft.¹⁰ R3C-C: 10 ft. minimum rear setback.¹⁰
Between structures	As required by Section 19.20.040 (Distance Between Structures)
Flag lots	As required by Section 19.20.150 (Setback Measurement and Projections into Yards)
Open space	None required other than setbacks.	As required by Section 19.36.280 (Residential Uses – Multi-Family Dwellings)
Height limit Primary structures	Maximum structure height. See Section 19.20.080 (Height Measurement and Exceptions).
	R1-A, R1-B, R-2: 25 ft., 2 stories	R3-A: 25 ft., 2 stories	R4-A: 35 ft., 3 stories
	R1-C: 15 ft., 1 story	R3-B: 35 ft, 3 stories	R-4-B: 45 ft., 4 stories R-4B-C: 48 ft., 4 stories
		R3-C and R3C-C: 45 ft., 4 stories	R-4-B: 45 ft., 4 stories R-4B-C: 48 ft., 4 stories
Accessory	15 ft., 1 story
Landscaping	As required by Chapter 19.26 (Landscaping Standards)
Safety and Seismic Safety	For new construction and building additions, as required by Chapter 19.32 (Seismic Safety). Critical facilities, sensitive facilities (such as schools and daycare) and high occupancy facilities (such as religious facilities and hotels) are also subject to Chapter 19.32.
Parking	As required by Chapter 19.28 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards)
Sidewalks	Sidewalks shall be provided at a minimum width of 10 ft. See Section 19.20.160.
Signs	As required by Chapter 19.34 (Sign Standards)

Notes:
(1)	Minimum lot area for parcels proposed in new subdivisions and lot line adjustments. Condominium, townhome, or planned development projects may be subdivided with smaller parcel sizes for ownership purposes, with the minimum lot area requirement determined through the subdivision review process, provided that the overall development site complies with the lot area requirements of this chapter.
(2)	Maximum number of dwellings allowed for each specified unit of land. See also Chapter 19.22 (Affordable Housing Requirements and Incentives) for possible density bonuses.
(3)	If a parcel on either side of the site is not zoned residential, or if the site is a corner lot, the first two adjacent residential lots shall be used for the purposes of calculating the average setback.
(4)	The Director may modify or waive this requirement to accommodate what he/she deems to be exemplary design.
(5)	Where the front yard of a key lot adjoining a reversed corner lot is less than 10 feet in depth, the reversed corner lot may have a street side yard of the same depth, to a minimum of five feet. See Figure 2-1.
(6)	Density limits may be exceeded to permit legalization of illegal dwelling units in accordance with Section 19.36.270.
(7)	See also Section 19.06.080 for required density development standards.
(8)	Floor area ratio (FAR) calculations shall be used for calculating the maximum non-residential density for neighborhood serving commercial uses, limited to the ground floor of projects in the R3C-C and R4B-C zoning districts. Residential density shall be calculated by residential density standards.
(9)	Additional side stepbacks may be required above the second floor if the Director determines that additional side stepbacks are necessary to ensure compatibility between the uses and structures.
(10)	The review authority may grant deviations from required setbacks where the review authority finds, based on substantial evidence, that the combination of height and setbacks or similar standards for a code compliant development triggers requirements for life safety access methods that would conflict with city plans or policies that have been adopted by the City Council. The deviation shall be to the minimum extent necessary to avoid the conflict with city plans or policies. By way of example only, when the combination of height and setbacks triggers the need for installation of a new fire lane or the removal of mature trees to provide fire department access to the development, the applicable setback may be reduced by the review authority to the minimum extent necessary to site the building closer to the street for the fire department to safely access the building without having to create a new fire lane or require removal of the mature trees.
(11)	See Section 19.36.325 for setback and distance requirements between buildings requirements for two-unit projects, and 20.04.051 for urban lot split requirements.

FIGURE 2-1 Key Lot Front Setback

§ 19.06.050 Residential Density in R1 and R2 Zones.

Table 2-4 MAXIMUM DENSITY IN R1 AND R2 ZONES
Zoning Map Symbol	Maximum Number of Dwelling Units Allowed¹
R1-A	1 unit per lot, accessory dwelling units where allowed by Section 19.36.310, and 2 units per lot where allowed by Section 19.36.325.
R1-B	2 units per lot of less than 8,499 sq. ft.; 3 units per lot between 8,500 and 11,999 sq. ft.; plus 1 additional unit per lot, for each 3,500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof in excess of 11,999 sq. ft. Accessory dwelling units where allowed by Section 19.36.310.
R1-C	1 unit per lot, accessory dwelling units where allowed by Section 19.36.310, and 2 units per lot where allowed by Section 19.36.325.
R2	2 units per lot of less than 4,000 sq. ft.; 3 units per lot between 4,000 sq. ft. and 7,999 sq. ft.; 4 units per lot between 8,000 sq. ft. and 9,999 sq. ft.; plus 1 additional unit per lot, for each 2,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof in excess of 9,999 sq. ft. Accessory dwelling units where allowed by Section 19.36.310.

Notes:
(1)	Density limits may be exceeded to permit legalization of illegal dwelling units in accordance with Section 19.36.270.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 01-610 § 3, 2001; Ord. 18-1021 § 8, 2018; Ord. 19-1097 § 6, 2020; Ord. 22-1181 § 7, 2022; Ord. 23-02 § 4, 2023; Ord. 24-16, 6/24/2024)

§ 19.06.055 R2 Zoning District Development Standards – Required Density.

(Ord. 21-1145 § 6, 2021)

§ 19.06.060 R4 Zoning District Standards – Office Uses.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)

§ 19.06.070 R3 and R4 Zoning District Development Standards – Maximum Average Unit Sizes.

(Ord. 09-812 § 7, 2009; Ord. 09-813U § 7, 2009; Ord. 14-940 § 7, 2014; Ord. 18-1022 § 10, 2018)

§ 19.06.080 R3 and R4 Zoning District Development Standards – Required Density.

(Ord. 09-812 § 7, 2009; Ord. 09-813U § 7, 2009; Ord. 14-940 § 8, 2014; Ord. 18-1020 § 6, 2018; Ord. 18-1022 § 11, 2018)

§ 19.06.090 R3C-C and R4B-C Zoning District Development Standards.

The R4B-C zoning district allows for the same residential density as R4B and allows for live/work units and/or ground floor neighborhood-serving commercial.

(Ord. 18-1022 § 12, 2018)

§ 19.10.010 Purpose of Chapter.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001)

§ 19.10.020 Purposes of Commercial and Public Zoning Districts.

SSP (Sunset Specific Plan) District. The SSP zoning district identifies the areas along Sunset Boulevard which are included within the Sunset Specific Plan.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 12-882 § 7, 2012)

§ 19.10.030 Commercial and Public District Land Uses and Permit Requirements.

TABLE 2-5 ALLOWED USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL AND PUBLIC ZONING DISTRICTS
P Use Permitted¹	CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
MCUP Minor Conditional Use Permit Required	PCR Project Conformity Review
RI Rehabilitation Incentives	— Use Not Allowed
[Explanatory Notes Follow at the End of the Table]

LAND USES²	PERMIT REQUIRED BY ZONE						Specific Use Regulations
LAND USES²	CN	CC/SSP	CA	CR	PDCSP	PF³	Specific Use Regulations
Accessory dwelling units	P^{1, 14}	P^{1, 14}	P^{1, 14}	P^{1, 14}	—	—	19.36.310
Accessory manufacturing	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—	19.36.030
Accessory retail uses	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹	19.36.030
Adaptive reuse — Historic structure	RI	RI	RI	RI	PCR	RI	Chapter 19.58
Adult businesses	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—	19.36.050
Adult day care facilities	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	—	MCUP	19.36.040
Alcoholic beverage sales, off-site consumption (retail or wholesale establishments)	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	19.36.060
Alcoholic beverages sales, on-site consumption⁴	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.060
Art galleries	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹
Artisan/handcraft shops	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—
Artisan/craft product manufacturing AP	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—
Auto parts sales	—	P¹	P¹	—	—	—
Automated teller machines (ATMs), exterior	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	P¹	19.36.080
Banks and financial services	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—	19.36.085 (applicable to SSP only)
Banquet facility	—	—	—	—	PCR	—
Bed and breakfast inns (B&Bs)	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—	19.36.090
Broadcasting studios	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—
Building material stores	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—
Business support services	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—
Cannabis adult-use retail	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—	19.36.091 Chapter 5.70
Cannabis commercial cultivation (ancillary to adult-use retail and medical-use dispensary)	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—	Chapter 5.70
Cannabis commercial cultivation (stand-alone indoor facility)	—	—	—	—	—	—
Cannabis commercial cultivation (outdoor)	—	—	—	—	—	—
Cannabis consumption area (edible products only) with on-site adult-use retail (edible products for on-site consumption only)	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—	19.36.092 Chapter 5.70
Cannabis consumption area (smoking, vaping, and edible products) with on-site adult-use retail (smoking, vaping, and edible products for on-site consumption only)	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—	19.36.092 Chapter 5.70 7.08.030
Cannabis delivery service (ancillary to adult-use retail and medical-use dispensary)	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—	19.36.093
Cannabis delivery service (office only)	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—	Chapter 5.70
Cannabis distributor (ancillary to adult-use retail and medical-use dispensary)	P	P	P	P	—	—
Cannabis distributor (stand-alone facility)	—	—	—	—	—	—
Cannabis manufacturer (ancillary to adult-use retail and medical-use dispensary)	P	P	P	P	—	—	Chapter 5.70
Cannabis manufacturer (stand-alone facility)	—	—	—	—	—	—
Cannabis medical-use dispensary	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—	19.36.093 Chapter 5.70 19.36.030
Cannabis microbusiness	—	—	—	—	—	—
Cannabis mobile consumption lounges	—	—	—	—	—	—
Cannabis temporary use	—	—	—	—	—	—
Cannabis testing laboratory	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—
Cardrooms	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP
Caretaker and employee housing	P^{1, 12}	P^{1, 12}	P¹	P¹	—	P¹
Child day care centers	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	19.36.040
Clubs, lodges, and meeting halls	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	PCR	CUP
Common interest developments, new projects and conversions	P^{1, 12}	P^{1, 12}	P¹	P¹	PCR	—	19.36.100
Community centers	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	PCR	CUP
Community gardens	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹
Convention centers	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Conversion of mixed-use residential units to commercial	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP	19.36.290
Corporate housing	—	—	—	—	—	—	19.36.100(B), 19.48.060
Electric vehicle charging site	P¹	—	—	—	—	—	19.36.392
Emergency shelters	—	P^1,13,15	—	—	—	—	19.36.125
Extended hour businesses	P	P	P	P	P¹	P	5.52
Farmers markets	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	P¹
Firearm sales	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—	19.36.134
General retail stores	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR¹¹	P^1,5
Grocery stores, 10,000 sq. ft. or more of floor area	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—
Grocery stores, less than 10,000 sq. ft. of floor area	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—
Hazardous materials storage requiring Fire Code permit	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP	19.20.070
Health/fitness facilities	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	PCR¹¹	CUP
Health/fitness facilities, personal training	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR¹¹	P¹
Heliports	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP
Home businesses	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—	19.36.140
Hotels	—	CUP¹⁰	CUP	CUP	—	—	19.36.150
Indoor amusement/entertainment facilities	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—
Junior accessory dwelling units	P^{1, 14}	P^{1, 14}	P^{1, 14}	P^{1, 14}	—	—	19.36.310
Kiosks	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.155
Laundries and dry cleaning plants	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—
Libraries and museums	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹
Live/work units	P^{1, 12}	P^{1, 12}	P¹	P¹		—	19.36.160
Media production	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—	19.36.180
Medical services — Clinics, offices and laboratories	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹
Medical services — Hospitals	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP
Microbreweries in conjunction with on-site sales	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP
Mixed-use projects	P^{1, 12}	P^{1, 12}	P¹	P¹	—	—	19.36.170
Mortuaries and funeral homes	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—
Newsstands and flower stands	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹	19.36.185
Nightclubs and bars	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—	19.36.200
Nonconforming use or sign, extension of amortization	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—	19.72.040.D
Offices — Administrative/business/production/ professional	P¹	P1, 6	P¹	P¹	PCR	—
Offices - Government	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹
Organizational houses	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP
Outdoor commercial recreation	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP
Outdoor storage	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹	19.36.230
Palm readers, fortune tellers, psychics, etc.	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	—
Parking — Mechanical lifts	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.28.090
Parking — Automated structures (accessory retail required)	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.28.090
Parking structures (accessory retail required)	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹	Chapter 19.28
Parks and playgrounds	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	P¹
Pawn shops	—	CUP⁷	—	—	—	—	19.36.240
Personal services	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹
Pet shops	—	P^{1, 16}	P^{1, 16}	P^{1, 16}	—	P^{1, 16}
Pharmacies	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	P¹
Plant nurseries and garden supply stores	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	—	—
Printing and publishing	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	PCR	—
Public safety facilities	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP	19.36.250
Recycling facilities — Reverse vending machines	—	P¹	P¹	P¹	—	P¹	19.36.260
Recycling facilities — Small collection facility	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP	19.36.260
Religious facilities/places of worship	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—
Research and development (R&D)	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	PCR	—
Residential care facilities, 6 or fewer clients	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	—
Residential care facilities, 7 to 12 clients	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	—
Residential care facilities, more than 12 clients	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—
Restaurants	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹	19.36.210
Restaurants with alcoholic beverage sales, on- and off-site consumption with appropriate ABC License	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹	19.36.210, 19.36.060
Restaurants — Outdoor dining	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹	19.36.210
Schools — Public and private	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP
Schools — Specialized education and training	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—
Service stations, electric vehicle (EV)	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—	19.36.394
Service stations, internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV)	—	—	—	—	—	—	19.36.330
Service stations – Modifications or expansion of existing	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—	19.36.330, 19.72.050
Shared housing building	P^{1, 14}	P^{1, 14}	P^{1, 14}	P^{1, 14}	—	—	19.36.328
Short-term rental for five days or more of up to 30% of units within a building that received an administrative permit for rental of dwelling units for 31 days or more pursuant to Section 19.36.275		CUP in SSP only					19.36.275
Short-term rental of a dwelling unit, or any portion thereof, for a period of 30 consecutive calendar days or less	—	—	—	—	—	—	19.36.331
Single room occupancy housing	—	CUP^{1, 13, 14}	—	—	—	—	19.36.335
Smoking areas — Outdoor, accessory to any use, without the consumption of alcohol	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P^{1, 10}	19.36.340
Smoking areas — Outdoor, accessory to any use, with the consumption of alcohol	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	MCUP	CUP¹⁰	19.36.340
Special events	(8)	(8)	(8)	(8)	PCR (8)	(8)	Chapter 19.54
Studios — Art, dance, music, photography, etc.	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—
Supper clubs	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	MCUP	—	—	19.36.345
Supportive housing	P^1,12,14	P^1,12,14	P^1,12,14	P^1,12,14	—	—
Telecommunications facilities	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹	19.36.350
Temporary uses	(8)	(8)	(8)	(8)	PCR (8)	(8)	Chapter 19.54
Theaters	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	PCR	CUP
Tobacco product shops	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—	19.36.354
Transitional housing	P^1,12,14	P^1,12,14	P^1,12,14	P^1,12,14	—	—
Transit stations and terminals	—	—	—	—	—	P¹
Transit stop shelters	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹
Urban inns	CUP⁹	CUP⁹	CUP⁹	—	—	—
Utility facilities	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	CUP
Utility infrastructure	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	P¹
Vehicle maintenance and repair	—	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—	19.36.370
Vehicle sales/rental	—	P¹	P¹	—	—	—	19.36.380
Veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, kennels, boarding	CUP	CUP	CUP	CUP	—	—
Warehousing, wholesaling and distribution, accessory	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—
Wholesale design showroom	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	PCR	—
Zero emission vehicle (ZEV) showroom	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	P¹	19.36.390

Notes:
(1)	Zone clearance or development permit may be required; see Chapters 19.42, 19.44 and 19.48 or regulated by another chapter of the municipal code as referenced.
(2)	See Section 19.03.020(E) regarding uses not listed. See Article 19-6 for definitions of the listed uses.
(3)	See Municipal Code Chapter 11.12 regarding uses in public parks.
(4)	Accessory to a restaurant, coffee house and live theater.
(5)	Use prohibited within city parks.
(6)	Ground floor office use not permitted in certain areas of the SSP district by the Sunset Specific Plan.
(7)	Use not allowed within the SSP (Sunset Specific Plan) district.
(8)	See Chapter 19.54 for requirements and procedures for Special Event Permits and Temporary Use Permits.
(9)	Allowed on San Vicente Boulevard only, except within the Sherbourne Triangle site.
(10)	Not allowed within the Sherbourne Triangle site.
(11)	See the Pacific Design Center Specific Plan for details.
(12)	Not allowed in the CN2 district or in the commercial-only overlay district.
(13)	Allowed only on properties with frontage on Santa Monica Boulevard, outside the commercial-only overlay district.
(14)	As part of a mixed-use development only.
(15)	A conditional use permit may be required if the city's demonstrated need has been met. See Section 19.36.125.
(16)	No pet shop shall display, sell, deliver, offer for sale, barter, auction, give away, or otherwise transfer or dispose of dogs or cats in the City of West Hollywood.

§ 19.10.040 Commercial and Public District General Development Standards.

Additional Requirements. The development standards in Table 2-6 are supplemented by Sections 19.10.050 (Commercial Development Incentives), and 19.10.060 (Commercial Building Façade Standards).

TABLE 2-6 COMMERCIAL AND PUBLIC ZONING DISTRICT GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The following are the minimum setbacks required. See Section 19.20.150 for setback measurement. See Table 3-2 for projections allowed into setbacks.
Development Feature	Requirement by Zoning District
Development Feature	CN	CC	CA	CR	PF
Minimum lot area	5,000 sq. ft.
Residential floor area¹	Determined through land use permit process based on allowable FAR.
Floor area ratio ²	CN1 and CN2: 1.0 maximum	CC1: 1.5 maximum	2.5 maximum	3.0 maximum	N/A
Floor area ratio ²	CN1 and CN2: 1.0 maximum	CC2: 2.0 maximum	2.5 maximum	3.0 maximum	N/A
Setbacks required⁴	The following are the minimum setbacks required. See Section 19.20.150 for setback measurement.
Front	See Section 19.10.060 (Commercial Building Façade Standards).
Sides	10 ft. if adjacent to a parcel in a residential zoning district, or more as necessary to provide a minimum separation of 15 ft. between commercial and residential structures; none required otherwise.
Street side, corner lot	No minimum required; a maximum of 25 ft. is allowed.
Rear	10 ft. if adjacent to a parcel in a residential zoning district, or more as necessary to provide a minimum separation of 15 ft. between commercial and residential structures; none required otherwise.
Upper floor	See Section 19.10.060 (Commercial Building Façade Standards).
Between structures	As required by Section 19.20.040 (Distance Between Structures).
Height limit³	CN1 and CN2: 25 ft., 2 stories	CC1: 35 ft., 3 stories	60 ft., 5 stories	90 ft., 8 stories	N/A
Height limit³	CN1 and CN2: 25 ft., 2 stories	CC2: 45 ft., 4 stories	60 ft., 5 stories	90 ft., 8 stories	N/A
Landscaping	As required by Chapter 19.26 (Landscaping Standards).
Outdoor activities	All sales, displays and storage shall be conducted within an enclosed building, except for newsstands and flower stands in compliance with Section 19.36.185.
Parking and loading	As required by Chapter 19.28 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Standards)
Safety and seismic safety	For new construction and building additions, as required by Chapter 19.32 (Seismic Safety) in fault precaution zones and liquefaction areas. Critical facilities (such as police stations or hospitals), sensitive facilities (such as nursing homes or day care facilities) and high occupancy facilities (such as hotels, nightclubs or restaurants) are also subject to Chapter 19.32 (Seismic Safety).
Sidewalks	Sidewalks shall be provided at a minimum width of 10 ft. See Section 19.20.160.
Signs	As required by Chapter 19.34 (Sign Standards)

Notes:
(1)	Maximum floor area that may be occupied by dwellings. See also Chapter 19.22 (Affordable Housing Requirements and Incentives) for possible density bonuses.
(2)	Maximum FAR allowed, except as otherwise provided by Section 19.10.050 (Commercial Development Incentives).
(3)	Maximum allowable height for structures, except as otherwise provided by Section 19.10.050 (Commercial Development Incentives). See Section 19.20.080 (Height Measurement and Exceptions).
(4)	The review authority may grant deviations from required setbacks where the review authority finds, based on substantial evidence, that the combination of height and setbacks or similar standards for a code compliant development triggers requirements for life safety access methods that would conflict with city plans or policies that have been adopted by the City Council. The deviation shall be to the minimum extent necessary to avoid the conflict with city plans or policies. By way of example only, when the combination of height and setbacks triggers the need for installation of a new fire lane or the removal of mature trees to provide fire department access to the development, the applicable setback may be reduced by the review authority to the minimum extent necessary to site the building closer to the street for the fire department to safely access the building without having to create a new fire lane or require removal of the mature trees.

(Ord. 01-594 § 2, 2001; Ord. 02-619 § 3, 2002; Ord. 12-882 § 7, 2012; Ord. 17-1007 § 6, 2017; Ord. 19-1084 § 7, 2019)

§ 19.10.050 Commercial Development Incentives.

SUNSET SPECIFIC PLAN AREA COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT BONUSES TABLE
SSP Site	Allowable FAR Bonus and Project Requirements
1B, 1C, 2B, 3B, 3C	0.5 for residential uses
4A	0.5 for consolidated development; 0.2 for provision of a park
4C, 4D, 4F	0.5 for residential uses; 0.2 for theater use
7A	0.1 for structure renovation
7C	0.5 for residential uses; 0.2 for a landmark design
7D	0.1 for structure renovation
8D	0.1 for a landmark design
SSP Site	Allowable Height Bonus and Project Requirements
1A	50 ft., to a maximum height of 85 ft. for a landmark design
3D, 3E	10 ft., to a maximum height of 45 ft. for remodeling of existing structures
4A	50 ft., to a maximum height of 85 ft. for a landmark design
6B	15 ft., to a maximum height of 60 ft. for consolidated development
6E	60 ft., to a maximum height of 100 ft. for the integrated development of several parcels
SSP Site	Allowable FAR Bonus and Project Requirements
SSP Site	Allowable Floor Area Bonus and Project Requirements
2B, 3A, 3D, 3E	A bonus of 6,500 square ft., with no additional parking requirement, for the development of pedestrian oriented uses
7A	An FAR bonus of 0.1, with no additional parking requirement, for the development of pedestrian-oriented uses