Any use that is not identified in Section 2.02.02 is prohibited unless it is substantially similar to the use named in Section 2.02.02. A proposed change in use to a use allowed within the same Zoning District shall be evaluated for changes in impact. A determination regarding substantial similarity of a use or a change in use shall be made as follows:
A. A requested use shall be considered substantially similar when the characteristics and off-site impacts of the requested use are equivalent in type, intensity, degree or impact when compared to a use named in Section 2.02.02. Such characteristics include, but are not limited to:
a. Trip generation rates;
b. Typical hours of operation;
c. Types of traffic associated with the use (such as trucks or delivery vehicles, automobiles, recreation vehicles, or other vehicles);
d. Features of the use that generate noise, odor, electromagnetic interference or vibration;
e. Type and extent of parking, including whether parking areas are lighted;
f. Use of loudspeakers; and
g. Use of outdoor storage.
B. The City Administrator or designee shall make a written administrative interpretation as to the substantial similarity of a requested use that is not named in Section 2.02.02.
C. The City Administrator or designee shall make a written administrative interpretation as to the creation of additional impacts regarding a proposed change in use. If the proposed change in use creates additional impacts, a development order pursuant to Section 7.02.02 shall be required.
(Ord. 711, passed 2-5-2019)