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A. Zoning District allowed uses and corresponding requirements for entitlements are listed in Table 17.20.030-1 (Allowed Uses and Required Entitlements) for all of the city's base zoning districts. Generally, a use is either allowed by right, allowed through issuance of a conditional use permit, or not permitted. In addition to the requirements for planning entitlements of this title, other permits may be required prior to establishment of the use (e.g., Building Permit or permits required by other agencies).
B. The requirements for planning entitlements identified in Table 17.20.030-1 include:
1. Permitted (P). A land use shown with a “P” indicates that the land use is permitted by right in the designated zoning district, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code (e.g., development standards) as well state and federal law.
2. Conditional (C). A land use shown with a “C” indicates that the land use is permitted in the designated zoning district upon issuance of a conditional use permit from the designated approving authority, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of this Zoning Code (e.g., development standards) as well state and federal law.
3. Not Permitted (N). A land use shown with an “N” in the table is not allowed in the applicable zoning district. Additionally, uses not shown in the table are not permitted, except as otherwise provided for in this title. (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)
A. When a use is not specifically listed in this title, it shall be understood that the use may be permitted if the Community Development Director determines that the use is substantially similar to other uses listed. It is further recognized that every use cannot be identified in this title and, anticipating that new uses will evolve over time, this section establishes the Community Development Director 's authority to compare a proposed use and measure it against those uses listed in this title for determining similarity.
B. In determining “similarity” the Community Development Director shall make all of the following findings:
1. The characteristics of, and activities associated with the proposed use are equivalent to one (1) or more of the listed uses, and will not involve a higher level of activity or population density than the uses listed in the district;
2. The proposed use will be consistent with the purposes of the applicable zoning district; and
3. The proposed use will be consistent with the general plan.
C. Determinations shall be made in writing and shall contain the facts that support the determination. The department shall maintain all such determinations on record at the public counter for review by the general public. All recorded determinations shall be provided to the Planning Commission, City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk. The Community Development Director's decision may be appealed as provided in Section 17.10.070 (Appeals). Interpretations shall be made consistent with the provisions outlined in Chapter 17.06 (Interpretations). (Ord. 2010-02 § 1 (part), 2010)