West Hollywood
Key Information
At only 1.9 square miles in area, West Hollywood is one of the smallest cities in the county, yet it has a remarkable architectural and cultural heritage.
West Hollywood has been a Certified Local Government since 1991 and has a variety of protections and incentives available as part of its historic preservation program.
Incentives include the popular Mills Acts property tax abatement program, as well as waiving permit fees and parking and setback requirements.
The city’s historic preservation ordinance does not require owner consent to designate landmarks, making it particularly strong.
In 2008, West Hollywood completed an update of its historic resource inventory, which includes a revised context statement of the city’s unique growth and development.
The scoring details for this community appear below. To see scores for all communities, compare specific communities and categories, and learn more about the Report Card, visit our Report Card microsite.
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If you'd like to get involved in preservation in West Hollywood, we suggest the following resources:
City Representative
Jennifer Alkire
Planning Manager
jalkire@weho.org
(323) 848-6487
Local Group
West Hollywood Preservation Alliance
If any of this information is out of date, or to suggest additional ways to get involved, please contact us at info@laconservancy.org or (213) 623-2489.
In addition to the Historic Preservation Element linked at left, most of the following resources are specific to West Hollywood. For general resources related to local preservation and our Preservation Report Card, please visit our Report Card microsite.
Historic Preservation Ordinance
Designated Local Landmarks (map)
Guide to CEQA (Conservancy website)
If any of these links are broken or incorrect, or if you would like to suggest other resources for preservation in West Hollywood, please let us know by emailing info@laconservancy.org.
