Imperial Zoning Code § 24.19.210 Purpose and Initiation

In order to ensure that the Zoning Regulations will permit all similar uses in each zone, the Planning Commission, upon its own initiative or upon written request shal] determine whether a use, not specifically listed as a permitted or conditional use, shall be deemed a permitted use or a conditional use, in one or more zones, on the basis of similarity to uses specifically listed. New uses (not considered “similar") may only be added through the text amendment procedure. 24.19.220 APPLICATION Application for determination of similar uses shall be made in writing to the Planning Director and shal] include a detailed description of the proposed use and such other information as may be required by the Planning Director to facilitate the determination.