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Chapter 11.18 — ENCROACHMENT PERMITS

WestHollywood Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · West Hollywood

§ 11.18.010. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

"Encroachment" means and includes any structures, objects, uses or landscaping located on, over, or under the public right-of-way for private use and enjoyment. Permissible encroachments are those which place a minimal burden on the right-of-way, are easily removable and do not materially alter the character of the right-of-way as open space, and include, but are not limited to, landscaping, fencing, movable personal property (such as furniture and planters), patios, decks, landscape irrigation and lighting systems and similar structures and objects, in accordance with the standards, conditions and requirements of this chapter. (Ord. 19-1073 § 1, 2019)

§ 11.18.020. Encroachment Permit Required.

Except as provided for elsewhere in this code, an encroachment permit is required for any encroachment. The encroachment permit shall be in a form provided by the city Engineer and approved by the City Attorney. Issuance of an encroachment permit is within the city's discretion and constitutes a privilege granted by the city as a convenience to an adjoining property owner and not a right. An encroachment permit is not a substitute for a building permit or a construction permit when either is otherwise required by this code. (Ord. 19-1073 § 1, 2019)

§ 11.18.030. Application Procedures.

All encroachment permit applications filed with the City Engineer in compliance with this chapter shall be initially processed as follows:

  • a. Review for Completeness. The department shall review all applications for completeness and accuracy before being accepted as complete. The City Engineer will consider an application complete when:

    1. All necessary application forms, documentation, exhibits, materials, and studies as established by the City Engineer, have been provided and accepted as adequate; and

    2. All necessary fees and deposits have been paid and accepted.

  • b. Finding Necessary to Grant Encroachment. The City Engineer, in granting approval of an encroachment permit application shall make a finding that the plans and application meet the guidelines and conditions of approval as set forth in this section. Permitted encroachments shall comply with the following requirements and conditions (where applicable):

    1. All construction shall conform to the requirements of the West Hollywood Building Code, the Municipal Code, and any applicable standards and policies.

    2. Landscaping encroachments within the public right-of-way shall not exceed the building height limitation of the applicable zone.

    3. An encroachment shall not obstruct access to underground utilities nor significantly

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impair views.

  1. An encroachment shall not provide above-ground structural support or permanent, underground structural support for any structure located on private property.

  2. All encroachments shall provide and maintain an area of passage for pedestrian traffic and shall be fully accessible to the physically disabled, as required by the California Building Code, Title 24, Disabled Access Standards, and any other requirements of law.

  3. Use of the encroachment area shall not adversely affect the welfare of the nearby residents or commercial establishments.

  4. All encroachments shall be maintained in a neat and clean manner, free of litter and graffiti, at all times. The applicant shall actively monitor the area and promptly remove litter and other trash.

  • (Ord. 19-1073 § 1, 2019)

§ 11.18.040. Commencement of Work without Permit.

Any person who shall commence any work for which a permit is required by this chapter without first having obtained a permit therefor shall stop work and apply for such permit. (Ord. 19-1073 § 1, 2019)

§ 11.18.050. Presentment of Permit for Inspection.

The permittee shall make the permit immediately available for inspection when requested by the City Engineer or their representative, any peace officer, or any other person authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 19-1073 § 1, 2019)

§ 11.18.060. Emergency Exceptions to Permit Requirement.

The provisions of Section 11.18.020 do not apply to construction, repair, or excavation in the public right-of-way as may be necessary for the preservation of life or property, when such necessity arises during such hours as the offices of the city are closed, or where such necessity requires immediate action prior to the time at which it would be possible to obtain a permit pursuant to this section. The person doing such construction, repair, or excavation in the public right-of-way shall obtain a permit therefor within one business day of such construction, repair, or excavation.

(Ord. 19-1073 § 1, 2019)

§ 11.18.070. Permit Renewal.

When extending or renewing an encroachment permit, the permittee shall provide all requested documentation to the City Engineer and pay all required fees prior to the expiration date of the permit. Failure to do so shall cause the original permit to expire and not be renewed. (Ord. 19-1073 § 1, 2019)

§ 11.18.080. Violations and Penalties.

  • a. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be

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subject to any applicable penalty provisions of this code including the administrative penalty provisions of Section 1.08.010 of this code.

  • b. The City Engineer or their representative shall send written notice to the owner of any encroachment without a permit or any encroachment in violation of a permit. If the owner does not remove the encroachment and restore the public property or apply for a permit to maintain the encroachment within thirty days of the city's notification, the city shall have the right to immediately remove the illegal encroachment and restore the public property, and the owner shall be liable for all of the city's direct and indirect costs and expenses, including any impound fees passed by the City Council. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if at any time an encroachment poses a risk to the public's health or safety, the city shall have the right to remove the encroachment and shall notify the owner of the encroachment.

  • (Ord. 19-1073 § 1, 2019)

§ 11.18.090. Fees.

Fees under this chapter shall be established by City Council resolution. (Ord. 19-1073 § 1, 2019)

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WestHollywood Municipal Code
  1. Title 1
  2. Title 2
  3. Chapter 2.48 — HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
  4. Chapter 2.52 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  5. Chapter 2.04 — CITY MANAGER
  6. Chapter 2.08 — CITY COUNCIL
  7. Article 2 — Repealed
  8. Chapter 2.20 — REPEALED
  9. Chapter 2.24 — REPEALED
  10. Chapter 2.28 — REPEALED
  11. Chapter 2.30 — COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
  12. Chapter 2.32 — BUSINESS LICENSE COMMISSION
  13. Chapter 2.36
  14. Chapter 2.40 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
  15. Chapter 2.44 — ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
  16. Chapter 2.48 — HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
  17. Chapter 2.52 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  18. Chapter 2.56
  19. Chapter 2.60 — PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
  20. Chapter 2.64 — RENT STABILIZATION COMMISSION
  21. Chapter 2.68 — TRANSPORTATION AND MOBILITY COMMISSION
  22. Chapter 2.70 — LGBTQ+ COMMISSION
  23. Chapter 2.72 — LOBBYING
  24. Chapter 2.76 — ELECTION AND CAMPAIGN REGULATIONS
  25. Chapter 2.80 — EMERGENCY ORGANIZATION
  26. Chapter 2.84 — DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS
  27. Chapter 2.88 — REGULATION OF GIFTS
  28. Title 3
  29. Chapter 3.28 — UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
  30. Chapter 3.12 — CLAIMS AND DEMANDS
  31. Chapter 3.16
  32. Chapter 3.20 — LIVING WAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE CONTRACTS
  33. Chapter 3.24 — UNIFORM LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX ORDINANCE
  34. Chapter 3.28 — UNIFORM REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
  35. Chapter 3.32 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  36. Chapter 3.36 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
  37. Chapter 3.40 — TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX
  38. Title 5
  39. Article 2 — Specific Businesses Regulated
  40. Article 3 — Consumer Protection
  41. Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS LICENSES – GENERALLY
  42. Chapter 5.08 — BUSINESS LICENSES – REQUIRED
  43. Chapter 5.12 — REGULATION OF BUSINESS HOURS
  44. Article 2 — Specific Businesses Regulated
  45. Chapter 5.16 — ADULT BOOKSTORES
  46. Chapter 5.18 — ANIMAL GROOMING
  47. Chapter 5.20 — BILLIARDS
  48. Chapter 5.24 — BINGO
  49. Chapter 5.28 — CARD OR GAME CLUBS
  50. Chapter 5.32 — CARNIVALS AND CONCESSIONS
  51. Chapter 5.36
  52. Chapter 5.40 — DANCES AND DANCEHALLS
  53. Chapter 5.44 — ENTERTAINMENT
  54. Chapter 5.48 — ESCORT BUREAUS AND INTRODUCTORY SERVICES
  55. Chapter 5.52 — EXTENDED HOUR BUSINESSES
  56. Chapter 5.60 — GUN DEALERS
  57. Chapter 5.64 — HEALTH CLUBS
  58. Chapter 5.68 — LOCKSMITHS
  59. Chapter 5.70 — CANNABIS USES
  60. Chapter 5.72 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND TECHNICIANS
  61. Chapter 5.80
  62. Chapter 5.84 — MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL
  63. Chapter 5.88 — PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS
  64. Chapter 5.92 — PEDDLERS AND COMMERCIAL SOLICITORS
  65. Chapter 5.96 — PICTURE ARCADES
  66. Chapter 5.100 — PRIVATE PATROL SERVICES
  67. Chapter 5.102 — PROMOTERS
  68. Chapter 5.104
  69. Chapter 5.106 — SPECIAL EVENTS
  70. Chapter 5.108 — TAXICABS
  71. Chapter 5.112 — TANNING SALONS
  72. Chapter 5.114 — TOBACCO RETAILERS
  73. Chapter 5.116 — TOW TRUCKS
  74. Chapter 5.120 — VALET PARKING
  75. Chapter 5.122 — SIDEWALK VENDORS
  76. Article 3 — Consumer Protection
  77. Chapter 5.124
  78. Chapter 5.126 — ACCEPTANCE OF CASH REQUIRED
  79. Chapter 5.127 — HOTEL WORKER PROTECTION
  80. Article 4 — Business Improvement Districts
  81. Chapter 5.128
  82. Chapter 5.129 — SUNSET STRIP BID
  83. Article 5 — Minimum Wage
  84. Chapter 5.130 — MINIMUM WAGE
  85. Chapter 5.132 — WEST HOLLYWOOD RAINBOW DISTRICT
  86. Title 7
  87. Chapter 7.04 — ADOPTION OF HEALTH CODE
  88. Chapter 7.04 — ADOPTION OF HEALTH CODE
  89. Chapter 7.10 — SMOKING IN MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS
  90. Chapter 7.16 — PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSING
  91. Chapter 7.20
  92. Title 9
  93. Article 5 — Neighborhood Preservation
  94. Chapter 9.04 — GENERAL OFFENSES
  95. Chapter 9.08 — NOISE
  96. Chapter 9.12
  97. Chapter 9.13
  98. Chapter 9.14 — HUMAN TRAFFICKING NOTICE
  99. Chapter 9.16 — ALARM SYSTEMS
  100. Chapter 9.20 — GRAFFITI PREVENTION AND REMOVAL
  101. Chapter 9.22 — ALGORITHMIC RENTAL PRICE FIXING
  102. Chapter 9.23 — CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER ADVERTISING
  103. Chapter 9.24
  104. Chapter 9.25 — DISCLOSURES UPON SALE OF PROPERTY
  105. Chapter 9.26 — DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL CONSUMER INFORMATION…
  106. Chapter 9.27 — LOST OR STOLEN FIREARMS
  107. Chapter 9 — 27A SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN A RESIDENCE
  108. Chapter 9 — 27B FIREARM LIABILITY INSURANCE
  109. Chapter 9.28
  110. Chapter 9.30 — DRONES, UNPILOTED AIRCRAFT AND MODEL AIRCRAFT
  111. Chapter 9.32 — RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION
  112. Chapter 9.36 — HOUSING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST STUDENTS
  113. Chapter 9.40 — PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF AIDS
  114. Chapter 9.44 — MALICIOUS HARASSMENT
  115. Chapter 9.46
  116. Chapter 9.48 — ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS
  117. Chapter 9.49
  118. Chapter 9.50 — RETAIL SALE OF LIVE ANIMALS
  119. Chapter 9.51 — SALE OF FUR PRODUCTS
  120. Chapter 9.52
  121. Chapter 9.53 — USE AND SALE OF GLUE TRAPS
  122. Chapter 9.55 — HUMANE BEE REMOVAL AND RELOCATION
  123. Chapter 9.60 — PUBLIC NUISANCES
  124. Chapter 9.64 — VACANT PROPERTIES
  125. Chapter 9.66 — RECORDING NOTICE OF VIOLATION
  126. Chapter 9.70 — CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
  127. Title 10
  128. Chapter 10.28 — PARKING CREDITS
  129. Chapter 15.78
  130. Chapter 15.53
  131. Chapter 10.07 — PARKING CODE
  132. Chapter 10.08 — PREFERENTIAL PARKING DISTRICTS
  133. Chapter 10.12 — PARKING CITATIONS
  134. Chapter 10.16 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
  135. Chapter 10.24
  136. Chapter 10.28 — PARKING CREDITS
  137. Title 11
  138. Chapter 11.04 — GENERAL HAZARDS
  139. Chapter 11.08 — FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL
  140. Chapter 11.12 — PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS
  141. Chapter 11.16 — HIGHWAY PERMIT ORDINANCE
  142. Chapter 11.18 — ENCROACHMENT PERMITS
  143. Chapter 11.20 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  144. Chapter 11.24
  145. Chapter 11.28 — OUTDOOR DINING ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
  146. Chapter 11.29 — PARKLETS
  147. Chapter 11.30
  148. Chapter 11.32 — PAY TELEPHONE REGULATION
  149. Chapter 11.36 — STREET TREES AND OTHER PLANTS
  150. Chapter 11.40 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATORY ORDINANCE
  151. Chapter 11.44 — MOBILE BILLBOARDS
  152. Chapter 11.46 — PARKWAY STANDARDS
  153. Chapter 11.50
  154. Title 13
  155. Chapter 13.04 — BUILDING CODE
  156. Chapter 13.08 — ELECTRICAL CODE
  157. Chapter 13.12 — PLUMBING CODE
  158. Chapter 13.16 — MECHANICAL CODE
  159. Chapter 13.20 — RESIDENTIAL CODE
  160. Chapter 13.24 — GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
  161. Chapter 13.26 — EXISTING BUILDING CODE
  162. Chapter 13.28
  163. Chapter 13.32
  164. Chapter 13.36
  165. Chapter 13.40 — MANDATORY SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR…
  166. Chapter 13.44 — HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
  167. Title 14
  168. Chapter 14.04 — FIRE CODE ADOPTION
  169. Chapter 14.08 — HIGH-RISE BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
  170. Chapter 14.04 — FIRE CODE ADOPTION
  171. Title 15
  172. Article 1 — Sewers and Industrial Wastes
  173. Article 3 — Environment
  174. Chapter 15.04 — SANITARY SEWERS AND INDUSTRIAL WASTES
  175. Chapter 15.08 — DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF SEWERS
  176. Chapter 15.12
  177. Chapter 15.16 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  178. Chapter 15.20 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  179. Chapter 15.24 — ANNUAL SOLID WASTE, RECYCLABLES, AND ORGANIC W…
  180. Chapter 15.28 — COLLECTION
  181. Chapter 15.32 — VEHICLES
  182. Chapter 15.36 — CONTAINERS
  183. Chapter 15.40
  184. Chapter 15.49 — EDIBLE FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM
  185. Chapter 15.50
  186. Chapter 15.51
  187. Chapter 15.52 — REGULATION OF OUTDOOR WATER USE PRACTICES
  188. Chapter 15.56
  189. Chapter 15.60 — REGULATION OF FOOD PACKAGING
  190. Chapter 15.64
  191. Chapter 15.68
  192. Chapter 15.72 — PLASTIC CARRYOUT SHOPPING BAGS
  193. Chapter 15.76 — NON-COMPOSTABLE SINGLE-USE FOODWARE ACCESSORY …
  194. Chapter 15.100 — MANDATORY BUILDING ENERGY BENCHMARKING AND PE…
  195. Title 17
  196. Article 1 — General Provisions
  197. Chapter 17.28 — REGISTRATION, POSTING AND DISCLOSURE
  198. Article 3 — Exemptions
  199. Article 5
  200. Article 4 — Duties and Responsibilities of Owners
  201. Chapter 17.04 — TITLE AND FINDINGS
  202. Chapter 17.12 — HEARING EXAMINERS
  203. Chapter 17.20 — CITY COUNCIL REVIEW
  204. Chapter 17.24 — EXEMPT PROPERTY
  205. Chapter 17.28 — REGISTRATION, POSTING AND DISCLOSURE
  206. Chapter 17.30
  207. Article 5 — Specific Requirements, Rental Rates And Rent Adjus…
  208. Chapter 17.32
  209. Chapter 17.40 — RENT ADJUSTMENTS UPON VACANCY
  210. Chapter 17.44 — RENT ADJUSTMENTS UPON APPLICATION
  211. Chapter 17.48
  212. Chapter 17.52
  213. Chapter 17.56
  214. Chapter 17.58 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
  215. Chapter 17.60 — JUST AND REASONABLE RETURN
  216. Chapter 17.68 — REMEDIES
  217. Title 19
  218. Chapter 19.50 — DEMOLITION PERMITS
  219. Article 19-5 — Zoning Ordinance Administration
  220. Article 19-6 — Definitions
  221. Chapter 19.01 — PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF ZONING ORDINANCE
  222. Chapter 19.02 — DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
  223. Chapter 19.03 — INTERPRETATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE PROVISIONS
  224. Chapter 19.04
  225. Chapter 19.06 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
  226. Chapter 19.10 — COMMERCIAL AND PUBLIC ZONING DISTRICTS
  227. Chapter 19.14 — OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
  228. Chapter 19.16 — SPECIFIC PLANS
  229. Chapter 19.20
  230. Chapter 19.22 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS AND INCENTIVES
  231. Chapter 19.24 — HIGHWAY AND PARKWAY DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS
  232. Chapter 19.26 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
  233. Chapter 19.28 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
  234. Chapter 19.30 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
  235. Chapter 19.32 — SEISMIC SAFETY
  236. Chapter 19.34 — SIGN STANDARDS
  237. Chapter 19.36 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
  238. Chapter 19.38 — URBAN ART PROGRAM
  239. Chapter 19.40 — APPLICATION FILING AND PROCESSING
  240. Chapter 19.42 — ZONE CLEARANCES
  241. Chapter 19.43 — ADU PERMIT
  242. Chapter 19.44 — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS
  243. Chapter 19.45 — MINISTERIAL HOUSING PERMIT
  244. Chapter 19.46 — DESIGN REVIEW
  245. Chapter 19.48 — DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
  246. Chapter 19.50 — DEMOLITION PERMITS
  247. Chapter 19.52 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND MINOR CONDITIONAL …
  248. Chapter 19.54 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
  249. Chapter 19.55 — (RESERVED)
  250. Chapter 19.56 — PARKING USE PERMITS
  251. Chapter 19.58 — CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION
  252. Chapter 19.60 — VARIANCES AND MODIFICATIONS
  253. Chapter 19.62
  254. Chapter 19.64 — DEVELOPMENT FEES
  255. Chapter 19.66 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  256. Chapter 19.68 — SPECIFIC PLANS
  257. Chapter 19.69 — HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE DISABLED – REASO…
  258. Chapter 19.70 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
  259. Chapter 19.72
  260. Chapter 19.74 — PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NOTICE
  261. Chapter 19.76 — APPEALS
  262. Chapter 19.78 — GENERAL PLAN, ZONING MAP, AND ZONING ORDINANCE…
  263. Chapter 19.80 — ENFORCEMENT
  264. Chapter 19.90 — DEFINITIONS/GLOSSARY
  265. Title 20
  266. Chapter 20.04 — ADOPTION OF SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
  267. Chapter 21.64 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
  268. Title SR
  269. § SR.010. General Provisions.
  270. § SR.020. Administration and Personnel.
  271. § SR.030. Revenue and Finance.
  272. § SR.040. Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations.
  273. § SR.050. Animals.
  274. § SR.060. Health and Safety.
  275. § SR.070. Public Peace, Morals and Welfare.
  276. § SR.080. Vehicles and Traffic.
  277. § SR.090. Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places.
  278. § SR.100. Public Services.
  279. § SR.110. Buildings and Construction.
  280. § SR.120. Subdivisions.
  281. § SR.140. Environment.
  282. Title PCT
  283. § PCT.010. Prior code cross-reference table.
  284. Title ZOL
  285. Title OL

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