Camarillo Municipal Code Ch. 19.60 Similar Uses Permitted by Commission Determination

A. It is recognized that in the development of comprehensive zoning regulations:

1. Not all uses of land can be listed, nor can all future uses be anticipated;

2. A use may have been omitted from the list of those specified as permissible in each of the various zones in this title designated; or

3. Ambiguity may arise concerning the appropriate classification of a particular use within the meaning and intent of this title.

Hence, the phrase, "other uses which the commission may determine to be similar to those listed above and not more obnoxious or detrimental to other uses permitted in the zone or to the public health, safety, and welfare," appears under "uses permitted" in each zone.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9601(A).)

A. When an unlisted use is proposed for a particular zone or when classification of an unlisted use is requested, it shall be the duty of the commission to ascertain all pertinent facts concerning the use and by resolution of record set forth its findings and the reasons for designating a specific classification for such use.

B. Findings. In permitting or classifying an unlisted use, the commission shall first make a finding that all of the following conditions exist:

1. That the use is in keeping with the stated intent and purpose of the zone;

2. That field investigations have disclosed that the subject use and its operation are compatible with the uses permitted;

3. That the subject use is similar to one or more uses permitted in the zone within which it is proposed to be located; and

4. That the subject use will not cause substantial injury to the values of property in the zone within which it is proposed to be located.

(Ord. 403 § 1 (part), 1978: prior code § 9601(B).)