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Title 19 — Zoning Ordinance

Chapter 19.43 — ADU PERMIT

West Hollywood Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · 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. Chapter 19.01 — PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF ZONING ORDINANCE
    3. Chapter 19.02 — DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
    4. Chapter 19.03 — INTERPRETATION OF ZONING ORDINANCE PROVISIONS
    5. Chapter 19.04 — ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS, ADOPTION OF…
    6. Chapter 19.06 — RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
    7. Chapter 19.10 — COMMERCIAL AND PUBLIC ZONING DISTRICTS
    8. Chapter 19.14 — OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICTS
    9. Chapter 19.16 — SPECIFIC PLANS
    10. Chapter 19.22 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS AND INCENTIVES
    11. Chapter 19.24 — HIGHWAY AND PARKWAY DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS
    12. Chapter 19.26 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
    13. Chapter 19.28 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
    14. Chapter 19.30 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
    15. Chapter 19.32 — SEISMIC SAFETY
    16. Chapter 19.34 — SIGN STANDARDS
    17. Chapter 19.36 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
    18. Chapter 19.38 — URBAN ART PROGRAM
    19. Chapter 19.40 — APPLICATION FILING AND PROCESSING
    20. Chapter 19.42 — ZONE CLEARANCES
    21. Chapter 19.43 — ADU PERMIT
    22. Chapter 19.44 — ADMINISTRATIVE PERMITS
    23. Chapter 19.45 — MINISTERIAL HOUSING PERMIT
    24. Chapter 19.46 — DESIGN REVIEW
    25. Chapter 19.48 — DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
    26. Chapter 19.50 — DEMOLITION PERMITS
    27. Chapter 19.52 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND MINOR CONDITIONAL …
    28. Chapter 19.54 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
    29. Chapter 19.55 — (RESERVED)
    30. Chapter 19.56 — PARKING USE PERMITS
    31. Chapter 19.58 — CULTURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION
    32. Chapter 19.60 — VARIANCES AND MODIFICATIONS
    33. Chapter 19.62 — PERMIT IMPLEMENTATION, TIME LIMITS, AND EXTENS…
    34. Chapter 19.64 — DEVELOPMENT FEES
    35. Chapter 19.66 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    36. Chapter 19.68 — SPECIFIC PLANS
    37. Chapter 19.70 — ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
    38. Chapter 19.72 — NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, SIGNS, AND PAR…
    39. Chapter 19.74 — PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NOTICE
    40. Chapter 19.76 — APPEALS
    41. Chapter 19.78 — GENERAL PLAN, ZONING MAP, AND ZONING ORDINANCE…
    42. Chapter 19.80 — ENFORCEMENT
    43. Chapter 19.90 — DEFINITIONS/GLOSSARY

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