If a proposed use of land is not specifically listed in Divisions II, III, or IV, the use shall not be allowed, except as follows:
A. The zoning administrator may determine that a proposed use that is not listed is allowable if all of the following findings are made:
1. The characteristics of, and activities associated with, the proposed use are substantially similar to those of one or more of the uses listed as allowable in that zoning district, and will not involve a higher level of activity or population density than the uses listed in the district;
2. The proposed use will meet the purpose and intent of the zoning district that is applied to the site; and
3. The proposed use will be consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the general plan.
B. When the zoning administrator determines that a proposed, but unlisted, use is equivalent to a listed use, the proposed use will be treated in the same manner as the listed use in determining where it is allowed, what permits are required, and what other standards and requirements of this title apply.
C. The zoning administrator may forward questions about equivalent uses directly to the planning and design commission for a determination at a public hearing. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)