(A) Purpose. To prohibit use of the storefront portion of the first-floor of any structure in the Downtown Business District from use and occupancy as a residence or living area.
(B) Definitions.
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT. Restricted areas shall include the geographic area bounded by Fourth Street on the North, Ewing Street on the East, Bruce Street on the South, and Pine Street on the West.
(C) Use in Downtown Business District prohibited. No person shall use the storefront portion of the first-floor of any structure in the Downtown Business District, commonly designated C-4, Central Business District, as a residence or living area.
(1) The Zoning Code provides that the Central Business District is intended as a traditional center of commerce for the city. This district is characterized by traditional downtown developmental patterns and uses, including buildings located close to the street, pedestrian orientation, financial and governmental centers, retail and entertainment uses.
(2) Use of the storefront portion of the any such structure as a residence or living area, within C-4, Central Business District, is hereby prohibited.
(3) The Board of Zoning Appeals of the city is specifically prohibited from granting variances from this section, nor shall it grant a conditional use.
(D) Enforcement. This section shall be enforced by the authorized Ordinance Administrator.
(Ord. 5, 2007, passed 3-26-2007) Penalty, see § 157.999