Definition: joint living-work quarters for artists (General Definition)
A “joint living-work quarters for artists” consists of one or more rooms in a non-residential building , on one or more floors, with lawful cooking space and sanitary facilities meeting the requirements of the Housing Maintenance Code, occupied: and arranged and designed for use by, and is used by, not more than four non-related artists , or an artist and the artist’s household, and including adequate working space reserved for the artist , or artists residing therein; by any household residing therein on September 15, 1986, whose members are all unable to meet the artist certification qualifications of the Department of Cultural Affairs that registers with the Department of Cultural Affairs prior to nine months from January 8, 1987; or by any person who is entitled to occupancy by any other provision of law. Regulations governing joint living-work quarters for artists are set forth in Article I, Chapter 5, Sections 42-315 (Use regulations in M1-5B Districts), 43-17 (Special Provisions for Joint Living-Work Quarters for Artists in M1-5B Districts) and 74-78 (Conversions of Non-residential Floor Area).