(A) Within most zoning districts there may be uses which are similar to the permitted uses within a particular zoning district if so determined by the Planning Commission. To provide necessary control over such uses and to ensure public input relative to such uses, the Planning Commission shall review applications for similar uses. The review of proposed similar uses shall be approved or denied on an individual basis using the following criteria:
(1) That the proposed use is similar to one of the enumerated permitted uses within the zoning district; and
(2) That the proposed use will not be detrimental or otherwise disturb surrounding property or the community as a whole; and
(3) That the proposed use will be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this chapter.
(B) Upon receipt of an application for a similar use permit, the zoning department shall prepare a list of property owners that are within 200 feet of the property in question, who shall be notified by first class mail not less than 14 days prior to the date of the Planning Commission meeting during which the proposed similar use permit application will be considered.
(C) All similar use permits shall authorize one particular similar use and such permit shall expire if such use is not commenced within one year, or if such use is discontinued for more than two consecutive years.
(Ord. 1998-O-5, passed 1-10-98; Am. Ord. 2001-O-55, passed 10-16-01)