17.01.050: DISTRICT REGULATIONS:
   A.   The regulations for each district set forth by this title shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land, except as hereinafter provided. No building, structure or land shall be used or occupied and no building or structure or part thereof shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved or structurally altered except in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located.
   B.   If a use is not specifically listed as a permitted, conditional or accessory use, then the use is prohibited, except as follows: The administrator may determine that a proposed use not listed is equivalent to a listed permitted, conditional or accessory use. In making the determination, the administrator shall consider the following:
      1.   The impacts on public services and activities associated with the proposed use are substantially similar to those of one or more of the uses listed in the applicable district as allowed;
      2.   The proposed use shall not involve a higher level of activity or density than one or more of the uses listed in the applicable district as allowed;
      3.   The proposed use is within the same three (3) digit category of an allowed use listed in the latest edition of the NAICS;
      4.   The proposed use is consistent with the purpose of the district in which the use is proposed to be located; and
      5.   The proposed use is in substantial conformance with goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan.
   C.   No yard setback or lot existing at the time of passage of this title shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth herein. Yard setbacks or lots created after the effective date hereof shall meet at least the minimum requirements set forth herein. (Ord. 1191, 2015)