(a) Approval Criteria. The City Planning Commission shall approve establishment of Live-Work space as a Conditional Use in a General Industry District or in that portion of a Semi-Industry District where residential uses are otherwise prohibited if the Commission determines that the following conditions have been met.
(1) The subject building was constructed prior to the initial effective date of this chapter.
(2) Individuals residing in Live-Work Units will not be subject to excessive levels of noise, vibration, fire hazards, explosion hazards, smoke, or other potentially harmful health or environmental conditions by existing or likely future industrial uses and conditions in the immediate vicinity.
(3) By virtue of the nature and location of current and likely future uses, existing industrial or commercial activities in the immediate vicinity will not be impaired by the presence of the proposed Live-Work Units.
(b) Notice Requirements. Prior to taking action on any application for establishment of a Live-Work Unit, the City Planning Commission shall notify the Division of Fire of such application and shall seek its comment on applicable safety issues. Subsequent to approving establishment of a Live-Work Unit, the Commission shall notify the Division of Fire of such approval, including the address of the subject property.
(Ord. No. 309-01. Passed 6-19-01, eff. 7-27-01)