Where a specific use is proposed that is not listed or provided for in this Zoning Code, the Planning and Zoning Commission may make a determination that the proposed use is of the same general character as the uses permitted in the district in which the use is proposed, or is similar to a particular use permitted in the district in which the use is proposed, and is determined to be consistent with the purpose statement for the district in which such use is proposed. Such additional uses shall not include those uses which are permitted or prohibited in any other district, or which, in the judgment of the Planning and Zoning Commission, would likely be objectionable in the district in which such use is proposed. If the Commission determines that a use is substantially similar to a specific use listed in this Code, the substantially similar use may be permitted in those districts which allow the principal or conditional use that is most similar. The initial determination of a similar use shall be approved in accordance with the conditional use procedures set forth in Section 1232.04, including the requirement for a public hearing. Following such a determination, the similar use shall be considered to be added to the permitted use list for the district, either as a permitted principal use or as a conditional use, as determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(Ord. 24-97. Passed 10-14-97; Ord. 63- 2019. Passed 9-10-19.)