(A) From time to time persons may desire to use property for purposes that are not specifically identified in the use regulations of the district. In order to carry out the intent of this title and to accommodate such uses, the City Council authorizes the Planning and Building Director to make the necessary findings on the classification use.
(B) The Planning and Building Director shall determine whether or not the use is substantially similar in character, intensity and compatibility to the uses within the applicable district. This finding shall be set forth in an administrative resolution. Based on this finding, the use shall be processed in the same manner as the similar uses of the zone district, and shall be subject to the same standards and regulations.
(C) The decision of the Planning and Building Director may be appealed to the Planning Commission and the City Council.
(D) Where a use has been added to the zoning ordinance through this process, the Planning and Building Director shall initiate proceedings to update the title.
(1995 Code, § 10.08.050) (Ord. 00-1854, passed - -2000)