West Hollywood Work-Zone Compliance
West Hollywood permits work in the public right-of-way through its Public Works Engineering Division, which issues encroachment permits and publishes right-of-way goals and requirements.
Last reviewed: June 24, 2026
Level: City · Applies to: streets and sidewalks within the City of West Hollywood (Los Angeles County, Caltrans District 7).
What This Agency Governs
- Work in the West Hollywood public right-of-way, authorized through the Public Works Engineering Division.
- Encroachment permits and the city's right-of-way goals and requirements.
- City standard plans and permit conditions on top of statewide standards.
Standards That Apply
- The California MUTCD governs traffic control devices and temporary traffic control.
- City of West Hollywood standard plans, right-of-way requirements, and permit conditions add local requirements.
- Cal/OSHA and ADA requirements also apply.
Permits & Authorization
Encroachment permit (Public Works Engineering Division)
Work in the city right-of-way generally requires an encroachment permit through West Hollywood's Public Works Engineering Division. The application steps, fees, hours, notice, and conditions are set by the city and must be confirmed on the official pages below.
How to Verify Requirements
- Confirm the road is a West Hollywood city street (not a county road or state highway).
- Review the city's right-of-way goals and requirements and confirm current permit requirements with Engineering.
- Confirm device and setup standards against the current California MUTCD.