(A) The purpose of this section is to prohibit the use of the street-level, first-floor portion of any structure in the B-2 Community Business District as shown on the Zoning Map from use and occupancy as a dwelling, residence, boarding room, hotel room, motel room, or any other living area. It shall be a nonconforming use for any person to use any part of the street-level, first-floor portion of any structure in the B-2 Community Business District as shown on the Zoning Map, as a dwelling, residence, boarding room, hotel room, motel room, or any other living area, and any such use is hereby prohibited. However, any structure in which the entire structure was originally designed for use as a single-family residential dwelling, and where the entire structure continues to be used as a single-family residential dwelling, may continue to be used as a single-family residential dwelling unit even if a portion of the single-family residential structure is located on the street-level, first-floor portion of the structure.
(B) One intent of the B-2 Community Business District is to provide a traditional center of commerce for the city. This district is characterized by traditional and historic downtown development patterns and uses, including buildings located close to the street and adjacent to pedestrian oriented public sidewalks, and located close to a financial centers, government centers and other retail and entertainment uses. Street-level, first-floor living areas in this district are contrary to this intent.
(Ord. 2013-012, passed 12-16-13)