West Hollywood · Land use · Bed and breakfast
Where is a bed and breakfast allowed in West Hollywood?
In West Hollywood, a bed and breakfast is needs a conditional use permit in 4 (CN, CC/SSP, CA and CR) and not allowed in 3 (West Hollywood use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Needs a permit: CN, CC/SSP, CA and CR
- Not allowed: R1, R2 and PF
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the West Hollywood Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a bed and breakfast can go
West Hollywood's code calls this use “Bed and breakfast inns (B&Bs)”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| CN | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.10.030 |
| CC/SSP | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.10.030 |
| CA | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.10.030 |
| CR | Needs a conditional use permit | § 19.10.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 19.36.090.
- R3 and R4 show 'RI' (Rehabilitation Incentives) and note 3 'May be approved only within a building that is a designated cultural resource.' Not given as cells.
- Not covered here: Sub-zones R1-A, R3C-C, R4B-C, CN2, overlays (commercial-only, Active ground floor) are only named in notes; Pacific Design Center Specific Plan (PDCSP) column. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in West Hollywood
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the CN zone in West Hollywood?
Only with a conditional use permit. West Hollywood's use table lists it that way in CN (§ 19.10.030).
Can I have a bed and breakfast in the R1 zone in West Hollywood?
No. West Hollywood's use table does not allow it in R1 (§ 19.06.030).
General information, not legal advice.
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