Article 1 — Similar Uses

In order to ensure that the zoning regulations will permit all similar uses in each zone, the Community Development Director, upon his or her own initiative or upon written request shall determine whether a use not specifically listed as a permitted or conditional use in any zone shall be deemed a permitted use or a conditional use in one or more zones on the basis of similarity to uses specifically listed. All interpretations relative to uses or other ambiguities that may arise may be referred to the Planning Commission for review if the Director determines on a case-by-case basis that the public interest would be better served by such referral. The procedures of this article shall not be substituted for the amendment procedure as a means of adding new uses to the list of permitted or conditional uses. (Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

Application for determination of similar uses shall be made in writing to the Community Development Director and shall include a detailed description of the proposed use and such other information as may be required by the Community Development Director to facilitate the determination. (Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)

The Community Development Director shall make such investigations of the application as necessary to compare the nature and characteristics of the proposed use with those uses specifically listed. The determination of the Director shall be made in written form. If the Director determines that the matter is to be referred to the Planning Commission in accordance with the provisions of Section 18.36.010 , a written report of his or her findings shall be made to the Planning Commission. (Ord. 2004-884; Ord. 2019-1056 § 3)