West Hollywood · Land use · Emergency shelter
Where is an emergency shelter allowed in West Hollywood?
In West Hollywood, an emergency shelter is allowed in 1 base zone (CC/SSP, it with a condition) and not allowed in 4 (West Hollywood use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CC/SSP
- Not allowed: CN, CA, CR 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 an emergency shelter can go
West Hollywood's code calls this use “Emergency shelters”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CC/SSP | Allowed — see note Note 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. Note 13: Allowed only on properties with frontage on Santa Monica Boulevard, outside the commercial-only overlay district. Note 15: A conditional use permit may be required if the city's demonstrated need has been met. See Section 19.36.125. | § 19.10.030 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 19.36.125.
- Residential zones have no emergency shelter row. Low barrier navigation centers are a separate row.
- State law: State law (Gov. Code § 65583, SB 2) requires every city to allow emergency shelters by right in at least one zone.
- 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 an emergency shelter in the CN zone in West Hollywood?
No. West Hollywood's use table does not allow it in CN (§ 19.10.030).
Can I have an emergency shelter in the CC/SSP zone in West Hollywood?
Yes, with a condition. West Hollywood's use table lists it as allowed in CC/SSP (§ 19.10.030). The code adds a condition: “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. Allowed only on properties with frontage on Santa Monica…”
General information, not legal advice.
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