Mountain House Municipal Code Ch. 4 Use Classification System

The intent of this Chapter is to classify uses according to a limited number of use types on the basis of common functional, product, or compatibility characteristics, thereby providing a basis for regulation of uses in accordance with criteria which are directly relevant to the public health, safety, and general welfare. These classifications shall apply throughout this Title.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

All uses shall be classified according to the use types described in this Chapter beginning with Section 9-1-4-100. The classifications shall comply with the provisions of this Section.

(a) Types of Uses Regulated. Only principal uses are included within the Use Classification System. Accessory uses and temporary uses are regulated by the use regulations for each zone district.

(b) Typical Uses Within Use Types. The description of the use types in this chapter often contain typical uses classified within that use type. These typical uses are examples and are not meant to include all uses that may properly be classified within the use type.

(c) Classifying New Uses. New uses shall be classified into use types based upon the description of the use types and upon characteristics similar to other uses already classified within the use type, subject to the applicable provisions of Subsection (d) of this Section.

(d) Classifying Several Uses on the Same Parcel. The principal uses conducted on a single parcel shall be classified separately.

(e) Capitalization of Use Types. The names of use types are capitalized throughout this Title.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

The Director shall have the following authority and responsibilities with respect to the Use Classification System:

(a) Classifying Uses. The Director shall have the authority to classify uses according to use types or to determine that a use does not fit under any use type and, therefore, is not permitted.

(b) List of Uses. The Director shall develop and maintain an administrative list of common uses and the use types into which they are classified.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)

The classification of a use is an administrative decision without notice and hearing, except that an applicant can appeal the Director's decision pursuant to Section 9-2-412.

(Ord. 2024-18, § 1(Exh. A), 2024)