§ 152.005 SCOPE OF PROVISIONS.
   (A)   Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, every building and structure erected, every use of any lot, building, or structure established, every structural alteration or relocation of an existing building or structure, and every enlargement of, or addition to, an existing use, building and structure occurring after the effective date of this chapter, shall be subject to this chapter.
   (B)   Uses permitted by right. All land development specifically listed under the heading "Uses Permitted by Right" shall be allowed when determined to be in accordance with all provisions of this chapter and all other applicable laws, regulations or ordinances having jurisdiction over the proposed use of land. Where not specifically permitted, uses are prohibited, unless construed to be similar to a use as expressly determined by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
   (C)   Uses permitted by special land use. All land development specifically listed under the heading of "Uses Permitted by Special Land Use" in the district description contained in this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of §§ 152.210 through 152.215.
   (D)   Uses not specifically mentioned.
      (1)   Any use of land or development activity not specifically mentioned in this chapter shall be classified by the Zoning Board of Appeals for classification.
      (2)   If the Zoning Board of Appeals finds that the use is not similar in character to uses listed in the chapter they shall so find. It is advisable that the Zoning Board of Appeals recommend to the Planning Commission for consideration of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to include the proposed use in one or more of the zoning districts of this chapter, either as a use permitted by right or a use permitted by special land use.
   (E)   Uses existing before chapter. Any use of the land or development activity existing on the effective date of this chapter may continue subject to the provisions contained in § 152.069, Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots.