In all Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2, C-2X, and C-3), the Planning Commission may conditionally permit a live/work dwelling subject to the following standards:
(a) The work space shall not create noise, vibration, fire hazards, explosion hazards, smoke, or other health or environmental conditions that would be incompatible with habitation.
(b) Conversion of existing ground-floor commercial space to a live/work dwelling is subject to the following design and performance standards:
(1) Windows shall provide views into the work portion of the unit to allow people to see and be seen for passive security and to encourage pedestrian activity and district vitality.
(2) All conversions shall be designed to be visually compatible with nearby commercial buildings.
(3) The principal entrance for the non-residential use must be a direct entry from the primary abutting street.
(4) The owner of the business must reside in the dwelling and have a legal right to do so as either the owner or tenant/lessee.
(5) Parking requirements shall only be calculated for the non-residential part of the dwelling. No additional off-street parking is required for the residential use.
(Ord. 025-2023. Passed 6-5-23; Ord. 187-2023. Passed 1-16-24.)