West Hollywood News
West Hollywood City Council Votes to Keep Minimum Wage Rate Through 2024
On Monday, the West Hollywood City Council voted to uphold the minimum wage rate of $19.08 per hour including sick and vacation days through December 31, 2024. The wage is currently the highest minimum wage in the country.
To Combat Short-Term Rentals, WeHo Extends Minimum Lease to One Year for Homes and Condos
Last August, the West Hollywood Planning Commission, following some study, determined that the minimum lease period in single-family homes and condominiums should be increased from 31 to 60 days, and made the recommendation to the city council. On Monday evening, the council adopted the change after several questions of staff and only minor debate.
West Hollywood Council Increases Budget for ADU Pilot Program, But Remains Skeptical
In May of 2021, the West Hollywood City Council approved a pilot program to encourage the development of Accessible Dwelling Units, or ADUs. ADUs are usually small studios built as an addition to a property owner's home or apartment building.
WeHo City Council Denies Appeal, Approves 89-Unit 100% Affordable Apartment Building
Last fall, an appeal was filed opposing a Planning Commission-approved affordable housing development at 910-916 Wetherly Drive that would construct 89 new housing units at seven stories high, 100 percent of which would be designated as affordable. The appellant’s arguments charged:
West Hollywood City Council Votes to Keep Minimum Wage Rate Through 2024
On Monday, the West Hollywood City Council voted to uphold the minimum wage rate of $19.08 per hour including sick and vacation days through December 31, 2024. The wage is currently the highest minimum wage in the country.
To Combat Short-Term Rentals, WeHo Extends Minimum Lease to One Year for Homes and Condos
Last August, the West Hollywood Planning Commission, following some study, determined that the minimum lease period in single-family homes and condominiums should be increased from 31 to 60 days, and made the recommendation to the city council. On Monday evening, the council adopted the change after several questions of staff and only minor debate.
West Hollywood Council Increases Budget for ADU Pilot Program, But Remains Skeptical
In May of 2021, the West Hollywood City Council approved a pilot program to encourage the development of Accessible Dwelling Units, or ADUs. ADUs are usually small studios built as an addition to a property owner's home or apartment building.
WeHo City Council Denies Appeal, Approves 89-Unit 100% Affordable Apartment Building
Last fall, an appeal was filed opposing a Planning Commission-approved affordable housing development at 910-916 Wetherly Drive that would construct 89 new housing units at seven stories high, 100 percent of which would be designated as affordable. The appellant’s arguments charged: