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Title 19 — Zoning Ordinance›Article 19-4 — Land Use and Development Permit Procedures

Chapter 19.43 — ADU PERMIT

West Hollywood Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · West Hollywood

§ 19.43.010. Purpose.

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) permit is a ministerial permit that is used by the department to verify that a proposed land use activity to establish an ADU under Section 19.36.310(D)(2) (Residential Uses — Accessory, and Junior Accessory, Dwelling Units) complies with the standards provided in Section 19.36.310 . An ADU permit is not required for ADUs and JADUs that qualify for ministerial approval with only a building permit in accordance with Section 19.36.310(D)(1)(a)-(d).

(Ord. 24-37U, 12/16/2024)

§ 19.43.020. Applicability.

An ADU permit shall be required in accordance with Section 19.36.310 . (Ord. 24-37U, 12/16/2024)

§ 19.43.030. Procedure.

Community Development Director's Action. The Community Development Director shall approve or deny ADU permit applications in accordance with Section 19.36.310 . (Ord. 24-37U, 12/16/2024)

§ 19.43.040. Post-Approval Procedures.

  • A. Decisions of the Director May Be Appealed in Compliance with Chapter 19.76 (Appeals). The procedures of Chapter 19.62 (Permit Implementation, Time Limits, and Extensions) shall apply after the issuance of an ADU permit.

  • B. Deed Restriction. A deed restriction shall be required as specified in Section 19.36.310 . (Ord. 24-37U, 12/16/2024)

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▸Contents — West Hollywood Zoning Code
West Hollywood Zoning Code
  1. ▸Title 19 — Zoning Ordinance
    Overview
    1. Article 19-1 — Zoning Ordinance Enactment and Applicability
    2. Article 19-2 — Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses
    3. Article 19-3 — Site Planning and General Development Standards…
    4. ▸Article 19-4 — Land Use and Development Permit Procedures
      Overview
      1. Chapter 19.40 — APPLICATION FILING AND PROCESSING
      2. Chapter 19.42 — ZONE CLEARANCES
      3. Chapter 19.43 — ADU PERMIT
      4. Chapter 19.44 — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS
      5. Chapter 19.45 — MINISTERIAL HOUSING PERMIT
      6. Chapter 19.46 — DESIGN REVIEW
      7. Chapter 19.48 — DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
      8. Chapter 19.50 — DEMOLITION PERMITS
      9. Chapter 19.52 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND MINOR CONDITIONAL …
      10. Chapter 19.54 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
      11. Chapter 19.55 — (RESERVED)
      12. Chapter 19.56 — PARKING USE PERMITS
      13. Chapter 19.58 — CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION
      14. Chapter 19.60 — VARIANCES AND MODIFICATIONS
      15. Chapter 19.62 — PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION, TIME LIMITS, AND EXTENS…
      16. Chapter 19.64 — DEVELOPMENT FEES
      17. Chapter 19.66 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
      18. Chapter 19.68 — SPECIFIC PLANS
    5. Article 19-5 — Zoning Ordinance Administration
    6. Article 19-6 — Definitions

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