Norwalk City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
08 SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES
§ 17.08.010 Permitted uses.
In a PF zone, no building shall be erected, constructed, or reconstructed, nor shall any additions be made to existing buildings, nor shall any building or land be used for any purpose, except as is hereinafter specifically provided and allowed by this article.
This article shall not apply to structures or uses existing or under construction as of October 9, 1963, except to the extent that changes or additions thereto require development plan approval as provided in this article, and only those signs, structures or portions of existing structures which are thereafter changed or added so as to require such approval shall be subject to the regulations of this article or to control under the development plan procedure, but in reviewing any proposed development plan, consideration shall be given to the appearance of the entire development and uses on the lot.
The intent and purpose of the PF zone is to promote the orderly and harmonious development of areas in the vicinity of the Civic Center and of major public buildings, so as to insure that the appearance of the area surrounding such facilities shall not be detrimental to the dignity and beauty of such public facilities or of the surrounding area.
The public facilities zone is an overlay zone; i.e., any development within this zone shall comply with the regulations of this article in addition to the requirements of the underlying zone, unless this article specifies that such latter requirements shall not be applicable. In the event of a conflict between a regulation for the PF zone and a regulation for an underlying zone, the more restrictive regulation shall control, and in case of doubt or ambiguity the determination thereof by the Director shall be conclusive.
In a PF zone, the following uses are permitted:
A.
Any use permitted in the underlying zone, subject to all conditions applicable thereto in such zone, except as hereinafter provided.
B.
In any required yard setback area adjacent to a street, established pursuant to the provisions of this article, the following uses only:
1.
Landscaping;
2.
Fences and walls not exceeding six feet in height generally or 42 inches in height if adjacent to required front or side yards of a residential zone or development;
3.
Driveways;
4.
Directional signs accessory to off-street parking and loading facilities, each sign structure not to exceed six square feet in area.
(Prior code § 27-3.1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.020 Development plan approval.
B.
Application for development plan approval, when required, shall be made to the Planning Commission by the actual or prospective property owner or the authorized agent of either. Such application may be made and acted upon concurrently with an application for a change of zone, variance, conditional use permit, or other matter requiring City approval pursuant to this title. Such application shall be accompanied by:
1.
Accurately-drawn maps showing the subject property and other properties abutting the same street or streets on the same side of the street to the nearest intersections, or for a distance of 500 feet in each direction, whichever is less;
2.
Plot plans of the subject property, showing all existing and proposed buildings and uses;
3.
Architectural drawings and elevations; and
4.
Any other data deemed by the Director to be reasonably required to adequately present the matter to the Planning Commission.
C.
In reviewing any development plan, the Planning Commission may consider the following elements, as well as other pertinent factors:
1.
The general exterior appearance of the buildings, including height, bulk, size and shape;
2.
The color and texture of surface materials and exterior construction;
3.
The size and spacing of windows, doors and other openings;
4.
The type and pitch of roofs, towers, chimneys and other roof structures;
5.
Relationships to existing buildings and structures in the area, based on the general plan, precise plans or redevelopment plans for the area;
6.
The setbacks and landscaping of yard areas;
7.
The design, type and location of signs, walls, fences and outdoor storage;
8.
The illumination of buildings, grounds, parking areas and signs; and
9.
Any other features or item having a direct relationship to the general appearance of the buildings and premises.
D.
The Planning Commission shall have the authority to disapprove any proposed use, building or structure, or any change in existing use, building, or structure, which, in its sound judgment, would substantially affect the appearance of the area under consideration in a manner materially detrimental to the beauty and dignity of public facilities or the area within the PF zone. The Planning Commission may require changes in the architectural treatment of buildings or structures, may require additional landscaping and development improvements, and may impose conditions of development when, in its sound judgment, it determines that such is necessary to conform to the intent, purpose and requirements of the PF zone. Architectural requirements shall be imposed only when the Planning Commission finds that the proposed architectural treatment would be materially detrimental to the beauty and dignity of the PF zone; such architectural requirements shall not specify a particular style of architecture or particular design features, but shall permit the applicant the maximum freedom of architectural design compatible with the prohibition of architectural treatment materially detrimental to the beauty and dignity of the PF zone.
E.
The decision of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council as set forth in Sections 17.02.210.G and H, except that no public hearing shall be required and the decision of the City Council may be made by motion or by resolution.
(Prior code § 27-3.2; Ord. 20-1720 § 2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.030 Limitations on permitted uses.
Every use permitted or maintained in the PF zone shall be subject to the following conditions and limitations, notwithstanding any inconsistent regulations of this title or of any permit or official plan issued or adopted hereunder.
A.
Parking shall be provided as specified by Chapter 17.03, Article II, and development of the parking area shall provide a minimum five-foot strip of landscaping separating the parking area from any street, except at driveway openings.
B.
A solid masonry wall six feet in height shall be required (except that this wall shall be three and one-half feet in height where it adjoins the required front yard of a residential zone) for the following:
1.
Where an open yard area on the subject property abuts property zoned for residential uses or abuts a permitted ground floor residential use; and
2.
Where the Director or Planning Commission determines that it is necessary to protect neighboring property values and properly buffer use of the property from an adjoining use.
A required wall may be reduced to not less than three and one-half feet in height, when, in the opinion of the City Traffic Engineer, it is necessary for public safety purposes.
C.
The following landscaping provisions shall apply in the PF zone:
1.
The required front yard shall be landscaped. Where a side or rear yard faces a public street, a minimum of five feet of the required side or rear yard shall be landscaped.
2.
All open areas between a required wall and the property line shall be landscaped.
3.
The minimum width of any required landscaped area, and of any form or fixed planter box used to provide required landscaping, shall be three feet.
4.
When landscaping is required, a plan showing the proposed landscape development, including a description of the type, size and number of plantings and the irrigation system and generally indicating the use of the property, shall be submitted to the Planning Commission. The Board may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the landscaping and irrigation.
E.
All utilities and utility installations hereafter constructed or moved shall be underground. The Planning Commission may waive this requirement if it finds that this requirement would be unreasonable or impractical in the circumstances.
(Prior code § 27-3.3; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.040 Front yard.
Every lot and every parcel in a PF zone shall have a front yard of not less than five feet. Greater setbacks may be established by the adoption of an official zoning plan.
(Prior code § 27-3.4; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.050 Side yards.
Every lot and every parcel in a PF zone shall have a side yard of not less than five feet abutting a street and adjoining property zoned for residential use, including the C&O zone.
(Prior code § 27-3.5; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.060 Rear yard.
Every lot and every parcel in a PF zone, and which abuts residential-zoned property, shall have a rear yard of not less than 20 feet, unless a different rear yard requirement applies in the underlying zone, in which case the rear yard requirement of the underlying zone shall control. Any part of the required rear yard may be used as a parking area, and carports and garages accessory to the main building may occupy any part of the required rear yard, notwithstanding the regulations otherwise provided for the underlying zone or any other provision of this title.
(Prior code § 27-3.6; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.070 Purpose and intent.
The O-S zone is intended to assure the permanent availability of open space for public parks and recreation areas in conformance with goals and policies established in the open space, recreation element of the Norwalk general plan. The establishment of an open space zone recognizes that open space land is a limited and valuable resource which must be conserved. Appropriate action to preserve open space is essential in order to assure that ample land will be available to meet future open space and recreation demand.
(Prior code § 27-4.1; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.080 Permitted uses.
In an O-S zone, no building shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, or structurally altered, nor shall any building or land be used for any purpose except as is hereinafter specifically provided and allowed by this chapter, and subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.03, Article II, governing off-street parking requirements, and Section 17.02.205, governing precise development plans.
No use shall be established pursuant to this article except upon a finding that the establishment of such use is consistent with the open-space, Recreation Element of the General Plan.
In an O-S zone, the following uses are permitted.
A.
Open space-related uses including:
1.
Public parks and playgrounds and other public areas set aside for outdoor recreation;
2.
Pedestrian, bicycle, and other similar trails;
3.
Public malls and plazas;
4.
Freeway, street, railroad, and public transit rights-of-way;
5.
Drainage channels, water courses, reservoirs, and similar uses;
6.
Public utility easements and corridors;
7.
Tree farms, agriculture, and horticulture including nurseries;
8.
Buildings and structures accessory to such. permitted uses, provided however, that no commercial recreation uses, where an admission fee is charged, will be permitted except as is specified in subsection B of this section;
9.
Public parking accessory to permitted uses.
B.
The following, subject to the issuance, existence, and validity of a conditional use permit as provided for in Section 17.02.210 of this title and subject to full compliance with each and every condition thereof:
1.
Public utility facilities and public service uses, provided, however that such use is primarily oriented to outdoor and open-air activity and that any intensive development shall only be permitted if it is accessory to the outdoor and open-air activity;
2.
Public educational facilities;
3.
Commercial recreational facilities and uses of an open space nature, such as golf courses and private clubs and parks where an admission fee, use fee, or membership fee is charged.
§ 17.08.090 Standards and review criteria.
The Planning Commission shall determine whether the proposed development is in compliance with regulations of the Norwalk Municipal Code and provisions of this article, and whether such development will be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare or will adversely affect property values or the present and future development of surrounding areas.
A.
The Planning Commission, in compliance with the foregoing, shall consider the following criteria in its review:
1.
All buildings and landscaping shall have scale and proportions which are appropriate to the surrounding areas and the intent of the O-S zone.
2.
Building elevations shall be designed to be compatible with the characteristics of the surrounding areas and the intent of the O-S zone.
3.
Landscaping, exterior lighting, walls, fences, screen planting, and other similar appurtenances shall be designed, provided, and maintained in a manner which is compatible with the characteristics of the surrounding areas and the intent of the O-S zone.
4.
Adequate traffic and pedestrian circulation, access ways and parking shall be required to be provided and improved as necessary to avoid congestion and to prevent adverse effects on neighboring property.
5.
All buildings or structures shall be so arranged as to permit convenient access for emergency and service equipment, fire hydrants, standpipes, and other fire protection devices.
6.
Any proposed development shall not present a hazardous situation due to any soil, erosion, flooding, topographic, or seismic condition applicable to the site.
B.
The Planning Commission, in compliance with the foregoing, shall give special consideration to the retention of existing vegetation and land formations in their natural state. Modification of such natural features, including the removal of mature trees and grading for which a grading permit is required, shall only be permitted subject to precise development plan approval.
(Prior code § 27-4.3; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.100 Building height.
No building in an O-S zone shall exceed two stories or 25 feet in height, whichever is the lesser, provided, however, that no building shall exceed 10 feet in height if located within 10 feet of a property line.
(Prior code § 27-4.4; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.110 Front yard.
A.
Every lot or parcel, in an O-S zone shall have a front yard of 20 feet. Greater or lesser setbacks may be established by adoption of an official zoning plan, provided, however, that no setback which is less than the required setback on adjacent properties shall be permitted.
B.
The required front yard area shall only be used for landscaping, fences and walls, and driveways.
(Prior code § 27-4.5; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.120 Side yards.
Every lot or parcel in an O-S zone shall have a side yard of 20 feet. Greater or lesser setbacks may be established by adoption of an official zoning plan.
(Prior code § 27-4.6; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.130 Rear yard.
Every lot or parcel in an O-S zone shall have a rear yard of 20 feet. Greater or lesser setbacks may be established by adoption of an official zoning plan.
(Prior code § 27-4.7; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.140 Lot coverage.
The maximum coverage of a lot or parcel by all structures shall not exceed 20% of the lot area.
(Prior code § 27-4.8; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.150 Required showing for removal from O-S zone.
Before a change of zone from the O-S zone to any other zone is granted, it shall be shown:
A.
That there is sufficient open space and recreational land in the immediate area.
B.
That the granting of such change of zone will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare, now or in the future.
C.
That the continued maintenance of the O-S zone is not necessary to insure the satisfaction of the open space needs and desires of the population.
D.
That the granting of such change of zone is consistent with the general plan and its elements, especially the open-space, recreation element.
(Prior code § 27-4.9; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.160 Purpose and intent.
The I zone is intended to implement the General Plan Institutional land use designation, and to permit public uses that support the functions and purposes of other land uses, as well as the functions of City government and other government entities.
(Ord. 16-1679 § 2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.170 Permitted uses.
In the I zone, unless otherwise exempt under Chapter 17.04, Article I, no building or structures shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, or structurally altered, nor shall any building or land be used for any purpose except as is hereinafter specifically provided and allowed by this chapter, and subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.03, Articles II and III, governing off-street parking and sign requirements, and Section 17.02.205, governing precise development plans.
In the I zone, the following uses are permitted:
A.
Government facility and office, developed to be the primary or dominant use of a property. Government facilities include:
B.
Uses that provide economic development opportunities promoting employment, education, and business training resources or services to the public, as determined by the City of Norwalk; and
§ 17.08.180 Building height.
No building or structure in an I zone shall exceed eight stories in height or 120 feet in height, whichever is the lesser; provided, however, that no building shall exceed 10 feet in height if located within 10 feet of a property line.
(Ord. 16-1679 § 2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.190 Front yard.
A.
No lot or parcel in the I zone shall not be required to have a front yard setback unless as provided for by subsection C of this section.
B.
Walls and fences shall be permitted within the front yard as measured from the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way. The space between the building wall, structure or fence and the front property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
C.
When a lot or parcel in the I zone contains a portion of the frontage on a block in which the majority of the lots or parcels are zoned for residential uses, the front yard of every lot or parcel in the I zone shall conform to the front yard requirement of such residential zone and the front yard shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
(Ord. 16-1679 § 2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.200 Side yards.
No side yard is required in the I zone except for the street side of a corner lot where the setback shall be 10 feet.
(Ord. 16-1679 § 2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.210 Rear yard.
Every lot and parcel in the I zone, which abuts property with a residential use, and does not abut an alley or other commercially zoned properties, shall provide a rear yard of not less than five feet. For lots or parcels that abut an alley or other commercially zoned properties, no rear yard is required in the I zone.
(Ord. 16-1679 § 2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.220 Lot coverage.
No requirement.
(Ord. 16-1679 § 2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.230 Lot area.
No requirement.
(Ord. 16-1679 § 2; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.300 Purpose and intent.
The live-work overlay zone ("L-W overlay zone") is intended to provide standards and regulations necessary and appropriate to accommodate live-work uses to further serve to implement the goals and objectives of the General Plan commercial and residential land uses.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.310 Applicability.
The L-W overlay zone applies to lands located contiguous to a major highway or secondary highway, as designated by the General Plan Circulation Element of the City, and may be combined with the R-3, R-4, and C-3, C-M, SPA, PUD, PF zones.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.320 Permitted uses.
In the L-W overlay zone, the following uses are permitted:
A.
Residential dwellings, in combination with live-work units, subject to Planning Commission approval as part of a Precise Development Plan. The number of live-work units must comprise a minimum of 40% of the total units within the development.
B.
The following nonresidential uses shall be allowed within live-work units:
1.
Administrative, executive, business and professional offices, including, but not limited to, the following:
2.
Retail uses, office commodities and support services:
a.
Bakery, retail;
b.
Barbershop;
c.
Beauty shop;
d.
Books (new), retail sales;
e.
Café;
f.
Clothing and accessories, retail sales;
g.
Dry cleaning, plant off-premises;
h.
Duplication, mailing and stenographic services;
i.
Florist;
j.
Food products, retail;
k.
Frozen yogurt shop;
l.
Gift shop;
m.
Ice cream parlor;
n.
Manicure parlor;
o.
Music store;
p.
Post office, private;
q.
Specialty retail stores;
r.
Tailor shop.
C.
Other similar uses, subject to Director of Community Development approval.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.330 Prohibited uses.
The following uses, notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of this title are prohibited:
A.
Places of assembly;
B.
Churches, synagogues, temples and other buildings primarily devoted to religious worship;
C.
Educational institutions;
D.
Bail bonds office;
E.
Industrial and manufacturing uses;
F.
Game arcade;
G.
Smoke shops;
H.
Massage establishments;
I.
Alcoholic beverage establishments.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.335 Building height.
The maximum height allowed shall be 40 feet.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.340 Front yard.
A.
Every lot or parcel in the L-W overlay zone shall have a front yard of not less than five feet.
B.
Walls and fences shall not be permitted within the front yard as measured from the property line adjacent to the public right-of-way. The space between the building wall, structure or fence and the front property line shall be landscaped and permanently maintained as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I.
C.
In instances where designation of a property's front yard may not be appropriate based on orientation and neighborhood character, the Community Development Director will determine the appropriate front yard.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.350 Side yards.
A.
Interior Lot Lines. A side yard abutting an interior lot line shall have not less than three feet.
B.
Abutting Streets. A side yard abutting a street shall have a side yard of not less than 10 feet.
C.
In instances where designation of a property's side yard may not be appropriate based on orientation and neighborhood character, the Community Development Director will determine the appropriate side yard.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.360 Rear yard.
Every lot or parcel in the L-W overlay zone shall have a rear yard of not less than 10 feet. Lots or parcels abutting property in a residential zone that does not abut an alley or other nonresidential zoned properties shall have a rear yard of not less than 20 feet. Said rear yard area shall be landscaped to buffer the lot or parcel from the adjacent residential zone; however open parking, common outdoor, living areas, detached covered patios, garages, storage structures, and amenities may also be allowed within this required rear yard area, provided that those accessory structures maintained a minimum of three-foot setback from rear property lines.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.370 Projections into yards.
Balconies, covered patios, and architectural features attached to a building, features may project into the front yards, side yards, and rear yards a maximum of 10% of the required yard setback.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.380 Floor area ratio.
A minimum of 150 square feet and maximum of 50% of the gross floor area of a live-work unit shall be designated as non-residential space and be used for work activities.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.390 Density.
The allowable density for every lot or parcel within the L-W overlay zone shall be between 22 and 30 dwelling units per acre.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.400 Other development standards.
For development standards not specifically addressed in this section, the standards contained in Chapter 17.03, Article IV, Structural and Site Requirements of the Norwalk Municipal Code shall apply.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.410 Lot coverage.
No requirement.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.420 Lot area.
The minimum lot area shall be one acre, whether for new developments or conversion of existing buildings.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.430 Open space.
A minimum of 400 square feet of common open space shall be provided per unit, with at least 50 square feet of this open space provided as private usable open space for each dwelling or live-work unit.
A.
Common open space shall be exclusive of automobile parking spaces, driveways, turnaround areas, front, side and rear yards; except that rear and side yards with a minimum of 10 feet in width may be counted as open space.
B.
Except for private usable open space, open space shall have no dimension less than 10 feet, and may contain walkways, landscaping, pergolas, swimming pools, and similar accessory structures, but shall otherwise be unoccupied and unobstructed from the ground upward, except for the following:
1.
One hundred percent of unenclosed areas under balconies and patio covers may be counted toward required open space;
2.
One hundred percent of the area of decks and balconies may be counted toward required open space, to a maximum of 25% of the required open space;
3.
One hundred percent of recreation rooms may be counted toward required open space, when considered by the Planning Commission to be an integral part of the open space layout, to a maximum of 25% of the required open space.
C.
Amenities. Developments shall incorporate a minimum of four of the following amenities, to be made available to all residents of the development. Amenities shall be maintained in good working order for the life of the development. Provision of a greater number of these amenities shall be dependent on the size and nature of the proposed development, and shall be encouraged for larger developments. All developments shall provide four of the following amenities:
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.440 Landscaping.
Landscaping shall be provided as required by Chapter 17.03, Article I, Landscape Standards of the Norwalk Municipal Code.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.450 Waste, garbage, and trash regulations.
A.
Waste, Garbage, and Trash Regulations. As part of a Precise Development Plan, the Planning Commission may determine whether trash bins or trash enclosure(s) are required based on the orientation and character of the proposed development. In all instances, a development is required to provide the following:
B.
Common Open Space Trash Area. Where trash bins are to be incorporated within common open space areas, a maintenance agreement shall be provided, to the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development, detailing how the trash generated within the common open space areas of the development will be serviced and that the size and number of trash bins provided are adequate to serve the intended development.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.460 Parking and loading requirements.
A.
Parking Spaces Required. The number and type of parking spaces required shall comply with Chapter 17.03, Article II, Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements of the Norwalk Municipal Code.
B.
Adjustment of Parking Requirements. The minimum number and type of required parking spaces may be reduced subject to Precise Development Plan approval, when the Planning Commission finds that adequate parking, circulation, and access is provided for customers, clients, visitors and employees. Adjustments shall be made using one or more of the methods outlined in Chapter 17.03, Article II, Adjustment of Parking Requirements of the Norwalk Municipal Code.
C.
Loading Spaces Required. As part of a Precise Development Plan, the Planning Commission may determine whether loading spaces are required for a live-work development based on the orientation and character of the proposed development. In instances where loading space(s) are required, they shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 17.06, Article II, Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements, of the Norwalk Municipal Code.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.470 Minimum architectural and building design standards.
A.
In the evaluation of proposed developments, the following provisions shall be considered desirable design standards reflecting the spirit and intent of the L-W (Live-Work) Overlay zone.
1.
Developments shall incorporate these and similar architectural treatments and features using quality building materials to the maximum extent feasible.
2.
Architectural treatments such as accent color bands, varied exterior finishes and colors, and special entry paving to the units and parking areas.
3.
Architectural features such as multi-level roof lines, wall offsets, towers, and sign bands.
4.
Structures shall be designed to avoid long, monotonous, plain façades. Techniques such as staggered building planes, variation of façades, recessed entries, and arcades shall be used to create variety and interest.
5.
Live-work units shall incorporate commercial storefront designs abutting streets and shall apply sensitive transitions in scale and massing. For example, structure mass shall be broken down using height step-backs, articulated sub-volumes, and horizontal and vertical façade articulation.
B.
The number of live-work units must comprise a minimum of 40% of the total units within the development.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
§ 17.08.480 Performance standards.
A.
All businesses located in live-work units shall be required to obtain a business license with the City pursuant to Title 5 of the Norwalk Municipal Code.
B.
All business activities shall be conducted and located within an enclosed building.
C.
All business signs must comply with an approved master sign plan.
D.
No storage or display of goods or services may be located outside the building, other than approved signs.
E.
All properties shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary, and attractive condition, including, but not limited to, structures, landscaping, parking areas, walkways, and trash facilities.
F.
Business activities shall be conducted only by the occupants of the live-work unit, with up to one to two additional employees at any given time and be wholly located within the ground level portion of said unit.
H.
No activities shall be conducted which emit dust, fumes, vibrations, noise, radio/electrical interference, light, glare, or odor, which would or could interfere with the peaceful use and enjoyment of the adjacent dwellings and properties.
I.
No business activity that generates any noise or vibration shall be conducted between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, and between 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m., Saturday and Sunday.
(Ord. 1711 § 2, 2019; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)