(a) The intent of this section is to classify uses according to a limited number of Use Types on the basis of common functional, product, or compatibility characteristics, thereby providing a basis for regulation of uses in accordance with criteria which are directly relevant to the public health, safety, and general welfare. These classifications shall apply throughout this title.
(b) All uses shall be classified according to the Use Types described in this chapter beginning with Section 8-2.303. The classifications shall comply with the provisions of this section.
(c) The most prevalent Use Types identified for each zone district are “principal” uses allowed by right. Use Types also include “accessory” or “ancillary” uses identified by broad category. Use Types also include conditional uses permitted through the issuance of a Use Permit.
(d) The description of the Use Types in this chapter often contains individual specific uses that are classified within the Use Type. These specific typical uses are examples and are not meant to include all uses that may properly be classified within the Use Type.
(e) New specific uses shall be classified into use types based upon the description of the Use Types and upon characteristics similar to other uses already classified within the Use Type, subject to the applicable provisions of Subsection (f) of this section.
(f) The principal uses conducted on a single parcel shall be classified separately.
(g) The Director of the Planning, Public Works and Environmental Services Department shall have the following authority and responsibilities with respect to the Use Classification System:
(1) The Director shall have the authority to classify uses according to Use Types or to determine that a use does not fit under any use type and, therefore, is not permitted.
(2) The Director may make an interpretation, binding upon the County, as to whether a particular use is either a principal allowed use, accessory or ancillary use, conditional use, or is not allowed in a particular zone.
(3) The Director may determine that a particular use is consistent with the general purposes of the zone and is of the same general character as those uses expressly listed as either permitted, accessory, and conditional uses in the zone, and therefore determine that the use is allowed in the zone as either a permitted, accessory, or conditional use.
(4) The Director shall develop and maintain an administrative list of common uses and the Use Types into which they are classified.
(5) The classification of a use is an administrative decision without notice and hearing, except that an applicant can appeal the Director’s decision pursuant to Section 8-2.225.
(Ord. 1445, eff. August 14, 2014)