The provisions of Section 419 of IBC are adopted by reference with the following modifications:
1. Revise the exception to Section 419.1 to read:
"Exception: Dwelling units or sleeping units that include workspace that is less than 20 percent of the area of the dwelling unit or 200 square feet (18.6 m2), whichever is greater, are permitted to be classified as dwelling units with accessory occupancies in accordance with Section 508.2."
2. Revise items 1 and 2 in Section 419.1.1 to read:
"1. The live/work unit shall be not less than 800 square feet (74.3 m2) and not greater than 3,000 square feet (279 m2) in gross area.
2. The nonresidential area shall be not more than 50 percent of the area of each live/work unit."
3. Revise Section 419.2, excluding the exception, to read:
"419.2 Occupancies.
Live/work units shall be classified as a Group R-2 or R-5 occupancy. Separation requirements found in Sections 420 and 508 shall not apply within the live/work unit where the live/work unit is in compliance with Section 419. Nonresidential uses that would otherwise be classified as either a Group H or S occupancy shall not be permitted in a live/work unit. Live/work units shall not be used for the commercial production, sale or distribution of food or drink for consumption on- or off-premises."
4. Delete Section 419.5.
5. Revise Section 419.9 to read:
"419.9 Plumbing facilities.
The nonresidential area of the live/work unit shall be provided with minimum plumbing facilities as specified by the Chicago Plumbing Code, based on the function of the nonresidential area. Where the nonresidential area of the live/work unit is required to be accessible by Section 1107.6.2.1, the plumbing facilities and fixtures specified by the Chicago Plumbing Code shall be accessible. Plumbing facilities shall be allowed to serve both residential and nonresidential areas within a live/work unit."
(Amend Coun. J. 2-19-20, p. 14473, Art. II, § 13)