Extracted standards
2 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Use
- Dwelling unitsDwelling unitOne independent home: its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance. allowed by-rightBy rightPermitted outright: if the plans meet the written rules, permission cannot be withheld. on second floor and above
Dwelling units shall be allowed by-right on the second floor or any higher floor.
- First floor dwelling unitsDwelling unitOne independent home: its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance. require commercial shielding and 50% nonresidential
If the building fronts on a public street, the residential portion on the first floor shall be shielded by office or retail space or a lobby that maintains a commercial appearance. At least 50% of the first floor area shall be dedicated to nonresidential use.
From the ordinance
Dwelling units shall be allowed by-right on the second floor or any higher floor. Dwelling units occupying the first floor of any structure shall only be allowed under the following circumstances: If the building fronts on a public street, the residential portion on the first floor shall be shielded by office or retail space or a lobby that maintains a commercial appearance. At least 50% of the first floor area shall be dedicated to nonresidential use.