(a) Purpose. Within each zoning district established by this Planning and Zoning Code and amendments thereto, uses of land or structures, which are compatible with each other, are permitted in the districts. To the extent that a type of use is not addressed by this Planning and Zoning Code, this section provides the criteria by which the Zoning Commissioner may make a determination that such use is similar to a use permitted, either by right or conditionally, in a district.
(b) Determination. A proposed use may be permitted, by right or conditionally, as a similar use when the Zoning Commissioner determines that such proposed use is in compliance with the following provisions:
(1) The proposed use is not prohibited in any other district:
(2) The proposed use is not listed as a permitted use, either by right or as a conditional use, in any other district;
(3) The proposed use conforms to and is consistent with the purpose statement of the proposed district more appropriately than in any other district;
(4) The proposed use is of the same general character as the uses permitted by right or conditionally in the district to which it is proposed or is similar to a specific use permitted in that district.
(Ord. 175-2008. Passed 9-2-08.)