§ 18.60.130 — Live-Work Facilities

A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to regulate the establishment and operation of Live-Work Facilities in compliance with Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards). B. Permit Requirements. Live-Work Facilities are allowed in certain residential, commercial, and mixed-use zones as specified in Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards). C. Development Standards. The following standards shall apply to all Live-Work Facilities: 1. A minimum first floor to ceiling height of 12 feet shall be provided and maintained; 2. A minimum front room depth of 35 feet shall be provided and maintained; 3. A minimum of 65 percent window glazing along the front elevation shall be provided and maintained; 4. Double entry doors with a minimum of 80 percent transparent glass surface area shall be provided and maintained; 5. Live/work units may occupy a maximum of 25 percent of an individual structure’s ground floor retail frontage; and 6. The Live-Work Facilities do not count towards any minimum commercial FAR.