CHAPTER 4
LAND USES

ARTICLE A. USE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

SECTION:

9-4A-1: Purpose

9-4A-2: Classification Of Land Uses

9-4A-3: Allowed Land Uses

9-4A-4: Temporary Uses

9-4A-5: Description Of Land Uses

9-4A-1: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this article is to establish the system for classifying land uses within the city. This article defines the various land uses referred to elsewhere in this chapter. (Ord. 2013-05, 2-6-2014)

9-4A-2: CLASSIFICATION OF LAND USES:

Land uses listed in this article and throughout this title have been grouped into general categories on the basis of common function, product, or compatibility characteristics. These allowed use categories are called use classifications. Use classifications describe one or more uses having similar characteristics but do not list every use or activity that may appropriately be within the classification. Each land use is described in article B, "Allowed Uses And Required Entitlements", of this chapter.

   A.   The following rules apply to use classifications:

      1.   Special Use Regulations: Additional use regulations for special land uses are listed in article D, "Special Use Standards", of this chapter.

      2.   Uses Not Listed: Land uses that are not listed in the zoning district tables are not allowed, except as otherwise provided for in this title.

      3.   Illegal Uses: No use that is illegal under local, state, or federal law shall be allowed in any zoning district within the city.

      4.   Specific Plan Zoning District: When a property is located within a specific plan zoning district, the allowed use provisions of that specific plan zoning district shall govern. If a specific plan zoning district refers back to, utilizes, or defers to one or more of the city's base zoning districts, the allowed use provisions in those base zoning districts shall apply. If there are any conflicts between a base zoning district and a specific plan zoning district, the specific plan zoning district shall prevail.

      5.   Overlay Zoning District: When a property is located within an overlay zoning district, the allowed use provisions of that overlay zoning district shall prevail. When an overlay zoning district is silent on allowed use provisions, it defers the allowed use provisions to the base zoning district. Only where there is a conflict do the overlay zoning district provisions prevail. See chapter 9, "Overlay Zoning Districts", of this title for more information.

      6.   Similar Uses: When a use is not specifically listed in this code the use may be permitted if the planning director determines that the use is substantially similar to other uses listed based on established criteria and required findings outlined in section 9-2B-7, "Similar Use Determination", of this title. (Ord. 2013-05, 2-6-2014)