Sec. 6.1.2. Use Determination

  1. Interpretation by the Zoning Administrator
    The Zoning Administrator is responsible for categorizing all uses. If a proposed use is not listed in a use category, but is similar to a listed use, the Zoning Administrator may consider the proposed use part of that use category. When determining whether a proposed use is similar to a listed use, the Zoning Administrator will consider the following criteria:
    1. The actual or projected characteristics of the proposed use;
    2. The relative amount of site area or floor area and equipment devoted to the proposed use;
    3. Relative amounts of sales;
    4. The customer type;
    5. The relative number of employees;
    6. Hours of operation;
    7. Building and site arrangement;
    8. Types of vehicles used and their parking demands;
    9. The number of vehicle trips generated;
    10. Signs;
    11. How the proposed use is advertised;
    12. The likely impact on surrounding properties; and
    13. Whether the activity is likely to be found independent of the other activities on the site.
  2. Uses Not Specifically Listed
    A use not specifically listed is prohibited unless the Zoning Administrator determines the use to be part of a use category as described in Sec. 6.1.1.A.
  3. Zoning Administrator Action
    Following a determination by the Zoning Administrator, a written record shall be kept by the City (see Sec. 10.2.14.).