(A) Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish the uses of land allowed by this Code.
(B) General standards. The following standards apply generally to the uses allowed by this Code.
(1) Federal, state, and local requirements. All uses shall comply with relevant federal, state, and local standards regarding licensing, health, and safety requirements.
(2) Number of uses. A lot may contain more than one principal use.
(3) Principal, accessory, and temporary uses. Each use may function as a principal, accessory, or temporary use on a lot, unless otherwise specified.
(4) Uses within enclosed buildings or structures. Each use shall be located within an enclosed building or structure, unless otherwise specified in this Code. All buildings and structures shall comply with the applicable requirements of this chapter and Chapter 1246 (Zoning District Regulations).
(5) Exempt public uses. The following public uses are allowed to be erected, constructed, altered, or maintained in any zoning district:
(a) Traffic signals, fire hydrants, and other similar public safety devices.
(b) Street signs.
(c) Utility poles, wires, mains, drains, pipes, conduits, and cables necessary for public services.
(C) Interpretation. Some of the uses included in this chapter are defined as broad, generic categories that contain clusters of similar uses. See Chapter 1254 (Definitions) for definitions of the uses included in this chapter.
(1) Unlisted similar use. If a use is not listed in this chapter, but is similar in nature and impact to a permitted or special use allowed within a zoning district, the Zoning Administrator may interpret the unlisted use as an allowed use.
(a) The unlisted use shall be subject to any use standards that apply to the similar allowed use.
(b) The Zoning Administrator may interpret the unlisted use as requiring the approval of a special use permit if the similar allowed use requires the approval of a special use permit.
(2) Unlisted dissimilar use. If a use is not listed and cannot be interpreted as similar in nature and impact to a permitted or special use, the use is not allowed and may only be approved through an amendment of this Code (refer to § 1252.03(E) (Zoning Text and Map Amendment)).
(Ord. 17-31, passed 9-12-2017; Ord. 19-26, passed 11-26-19)