Sec. 26-169. - Multi-unit dwelling objective design standards.

New multi-family and mixed-use developments shall be subject to the standards included in multi-family objective design standards document, chapter 2 objective design standards.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

DIVISION 6. - LIVE/WORK UNITS

(a)

The following commercial/residential activities, conducted wholly within enclosed buildings, shall be permitted provided the commercial/office uses shall occur in conjunction with residential uses and are not standalone uses:

(1)

Apparel—Custom tailoring and sales of apparel, clothing and other sewing products made on the premises;

(2)

Artists and craft/sculpture products, sales galleries, and studios;

(3)

Internet-based commerce (no inventory, no pornography);

(4)

Office—Creative/tech-based offices and services;

(5)

Office—Professional offices and services;

(6)

Photographer/photography studios;

(7)

Residential uses in conjunction with office, retail or other work-related uses as permitted herein for live/work development;

(8)

Spas and personal care to include nail salons and hair salons (for single patron use only);

(9)

Similar uses permitted by the determination of the Community Development Director.

(b)

The Community Development Director or their designee may permit any other uses that the Community Development Director or their designee determine to be similar to those listed above, in conformity with the intent of the zone, and not detrimental to public health, safety and welfare, or to other uses permitted in the zone.

(c)

The property development standards set forth in article II, division 2 of the West Covina Development Code shall apply to all live/work units. The following standards shall also apply to live/work units:

(1)

Live/work units include the residential living dwelling and a workspace within one (1) unit of a building for self-employed residents. A live/work unit may be fully residential units.

(2)

The workspace component of a live/work unit shall be limited to a maximum of fifty (50) percent of the entire unit area (not including porches and garages), and can only be located on the ground floor.

(3)

The property manager will be responsible for controlling hours of business, signage standards, visitor and guest parking, carport area appearances, etc.

(4)

Storage of hazardous materials necessary for work activities within a live/work unit may be stored in controlled areas per the California Building Code and the West Covina Fire Department.

(5)

The work portion of the unit shall be used by the owner or renter of the residential portion of the unit.

(6)

Live/work units are single-tenant spaces that include both residential and commercial/office uses within a single unit, including a business to be conducted solely by the resident. In no instance shall the work portion of the live/work unit be sub-leased.

(7)

Noise levels generated by live/workspaces shall conform to the City of West Covina Noise Ordinance.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

DIVISION 7. - LOW BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS

(a)

Purpose. The purpose of this division is to establish standards for low-barrier navigation centers and to ensure this use in constructed and operated in a manner that is consistent with the requirements and allowances of California Government Code Section 65660 relating to low barrier navigation centers.

(b)

Permit required. An application shall be submitted to the planning department for the development and operation of a low barrier navigation center. The Community Development Director or their designee shall notify a developer whether the application is complete within thirty (30) days, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65943. Action shall be taken within 60 days of a complete application being filed with the planning division.

(c)

Where allowed. Low barrier navigation centers shall be allowed by right in nonresidential and mixed-use zoning districts that include multi-family residential development.

(d)

Development and operational standards. The following standards shall apply to low barrier navigation centers:

(1)

The low barrier navigation center shall offer services that connect people to permanent housing through a service plan that identifies services staffing;

(2)

Coordinated entry system. The low barrier navigation center shall be linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the interim facility or staff who collocate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing;

(3)

The low barrier navigation center shall comply with chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code; and

(4)

Homeless management information system. It has a system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local homeless management information system, as defined by Section 578.3 of the Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)

ARTICLE V. - NONCONFORMITIES DIVISION 1. - GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS