Special Event Permits

A Special Event Permit allows short-term activities that might not meet the normal development or use standards of the applicable zoning district, but may otherwise be acceptable because of their temporary nature. 

Some examples of event elements that would require a Special Event Permit are a partial sidewalk closure, hosting a private event, company buy-outs, live entertainment/music, extending hours of operation, changing of the facade or interior layout, adding structures, or a public event serving food/alcohol.

Please note:

• Each business is allowed to have 12 Activations and 12 Special Event Permits per calendar year.
• The submission of a Special Event Permit Application does not guarantee approval.
• Special Event Permits are only issued to properties in commercial zones. 

Special Event Permit Application

To submit your proposal for an activation and/or event, please submit a Special Event Permit Application via email.

 Submission Deadline 

• Applications must be submitted at least 3 business days prior to the event set up date, it excludes Pride and Halloween events (see upcoming deadlines).
• All parking meter reservations require a minimum of 3 business days.
• All encroachment permits (use of public sidewalk/ street) require a minimum of 5 business days. 
• All weekend requests must be submitted before the end of day of the preceding WEDNESDAY. 
• All temporary advertising installations under the Sunset Boulevard Billboard Policy must first obtain approval from Planning Division. You may submit your request to Antonio Castillo, Senior Planner, at acastillo@weho.org. 

For more information about Special Event Permits, please contact the Neighborhood and Business Safety Administration at (323) 848-6437 or email us at code@weho.org