West Hollywood · Land use · Live-work unit
Where is a live-work unit allowed in West Hollywood?
In West Hollywood, a live-work unit is allowed in 6 base zones (R3, R4, CN, CC/SSP, CA and 1 more, all with a condition) and not allowed in 3 (West Hollywood use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: R3, R4, 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 live-work unit can go
West Hollywood's code calls this use “Live/work units”. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | Allowed — see note Note 1: Zone clearance, administrative permit, development permit, or other permit or license may be required; see Chapters 5.66, 19.42, 19.44, 19.48 and 19.54. Note 10: Permitted only in R3C-C and R4B-C zoning district. Commercial uses limited to ground floor. Live/work units shall be permitted on any floor. Alcoholic beverage sales shall not be permitted on lots spanning the R3C-C and R3C Districts. | § 19.06.030 |
| R4 | Allowed — see note Note 1: Zone clearance, administrative permit, development permit, or other permit or license may be required; see Chapters 5.66, 19.42, 19.44, 19.48 and 19.54. Note 10: Permitted only in R3C-C and R4B-C zoning district. Commercial uses limited to ground floor. Live/work units shall be permitted on any floor. Alcoholic beverage sales shall not be permitted on lots spanning the R3C-C and R3C Districts. | § 19.06.030 |
| 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. Note 12: Not allowed in the CN2 district or in the commercial-only overlay district. | § 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. Note 12: Not allowed in the CN2 district or in the commercial-only overlay district. | § 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 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- Standards for this use: § 19.36.160 (commercial), § 19.36.190 (residential).
- Residential R3 and R4 only in the R3C-C and R4B-C zoning districts (note 10).
- 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 live-work unit in the R1 zone in West Hollywood?
No. West Hollywood's use table does not allow it in R1 (§ 19.06.030).
Can I have a live-work unit in the R3 zone in West Hollywood?
Yes, with a condition. West Hollywood's use table lists it as allowed in R3 (§ 19.06.030). The code adds a condition: “Zone clearance, administrative permit, development permit, or other permit or license may be required; see Chapters 5.66, 19.42, 19.44, 19.48 and 19.54. Permitted only in R3C-C and R4B-C zoning district. Commercial…”
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