A. Locations Allowed. Live/work units are allowed in the NC, GC, and Mixed Use Districts.

B. Establishment. Live/work units may be established through new construction or through the conversion of existing residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

C. Allowable Uses. Work activities in live/work units are limited to uses that are permitted outright, or permitted subject to a conditional use permit in the district in which the live/work units are located. Live/work units may contain only residential uses, but they are not permitted to contain only work or commercial uses above the ground floor. On-site storage and sale of materials and merchandise are allowed.

D. Sale or Rental of Portions of Unit Above the Ground Level Prohibited. No portion of a live/work unit located above the ground level may be separately rented or sold as a commercial space.

E. Floor Area Distribution. An applicant shall submit a floor plan of all proposed units to the zoning administrator to show which areas are designated for work activities and which areas for living or as common areas.

F. Outdoor Living Area. Common or private on-site open space shall be provided for the use of occupants at a rate of 150 square feet per live/work unit. This space may be attached to individual units or located on the roof or adjoining the building in a yard. Some temporary outdoor storage of materials and merchandise related to the work activity, such as merchandise, is allowed during hours of operation. [Res. 21-09; Ord. 21-05 § 2; Res. 14-36 § 410.14; Ord. 14-12 § 1.]