(A) When a use is not specifically listed in the permitted uses section of a zone, it shall be understood that the use may be permitted if it is determined by the Planning Director or designee that the use is similar to other uses listed.
(B) It is further recognized that every conceivable use can not be identified in this code, and anticipating that new uses will evolve over time, this section establishes the Director's authority to compare a proposed use and measure it against those listed in the permitted uses section and the Standard Industrial Classification Manual for determining similarity.
(C) In determining “similarity” the Director shall make all of the following findings:
(1) The proposed use shall meet the intent of, and be consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of the general plan;
(2) The proposed use shall meet the stated purpose and general intent of the district in which the use is proposed to be located;
(3) The proposed use shall not adversely impact the public health, safety and general welfare of the city's resident; and
(4) The proposed use shall share characteristics common with, and not be of greater intensity, density or generate more environmental impact, than those uses listed in the permitted uses section.
('81 Code, § 17.06.040) (Ord. 704, passed - -78; Am. Ord. 986, passed 5-15-95)