West Hollywood · Land use · Community garden
Where is a community garden allowed in West Hollywood?
In West Hollywood, a community garden is allowed in 5 base zones (CN, CC/SSP, CA, CR and PF, all with a condition) and needs a minor conditional use permit in 4 (R1, R2, R3 and R4) (West Hollywood use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: CN, CC/SSP, CA, CR and PF
- Needs a permit: R1, R2, R3 and R4
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 community garden can go
West Hollywood's code calls this use “Community gardens”. 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 | 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. | § 19.10.030 |
| 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. | § 19.10.030 |
| CA | 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. | § 19.10.030 |
| CR | 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. | § 19.10.030 |
| PF | Allowed — see note Note 3: See Municipal Code Chapter 11.12 regarding uses in public parks. 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. | § 19.10.030 |
| R1 | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 19.06.030 |
| R2 | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 19.06.030 |
| R3 | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 19.06.030 |
| R4 | Needs a minor conditional use permit | § 19.06.030 |
What else applies
- 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 community garden in the R1 zone in West Hollywood?
Only with a minor conditional use permit. West Hollywood's use table lists it that way in R1 (§ 19.06.030).
Can I have a community garden in the CN zone in West Hollywood?
Yes, with a condition. West Hollywood's use table lists it as allowed in CN (§ 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.”
General information, not legal advice.
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