A.
To qualify to reside in a live/work artist loft, one or more of the household members must meet the definition of "artist" in § 575-60 of the City of Peekskill Zoning Ordinance.
[Amended 5-27-2008 by L.L. No. 9-2008]
B.
Qualifying field.
(1)
To determine whether an applicant qualifies as an artist, an application shall be submitted that includes the following:
(a)
Completed questionnaire, including references from professional peers. A detailed resume should be attached. (The detailed resume should identify appropriate education, work and other related experience demonstrating ongoing involvement in an eligible field.)
(b)
Written essay or statement from the applicant(s) to express in some detail his (their) professional qualifications. This statement is to be limited to two typewritten pages.
(2)
The applicant(s) should be prepared to provide the following items to the review committee:
(a)
A portfolio or samples of work (slides or reproductions acceptable) should be brought to the certification meeting and be available for the committee's review.
(b)
Any other illustrative materials (e.g., exhibit reviews, client lists and commissions) supporting qualification in an eligible field.
C.
Compatibility of artistic process. There should be a demonstration that the process, procedures and/or materials used in the creative process are reasonable and appropriate to the circumstances of the building location, surrounding uses within and adjacent to the building, and type of building structure and that such processes, procedures and/or materials meet local building codes and zoning requirements. The City Building Inspector shall make the determination under this category.