02.040 Interpretation of Authorized Permitted or Conditional Uses

The City Council, following the receipt of a Planning Commission recommendation, shall have the authority and jurisdiction to interpret and to render a determination as to whether a proposed use is similar to and consistent with the permitted or conditional uses of the applicable zoning district as contained in the Table of Uses. The process and procedures for an interpretation of use shall be the same as for an amendment to the provisions of this Code, as contained in Section 04.050. The City Council and Planning Commission shall consider the following criteria in rendering such interpretation: A. consistency with the purpose and intent of the policies and development standards pertaining to such district or Land Use Category as described in this Code and the Land Use Element of the Lehi City General Plan; and B. whether the proposed use is substantially similar to other uses, taking into consideration 1. whether the proposed use is within the same two-or three-digit classification of the Standard Land Use Code Manual (1977); 2. trip generation; 3. impact on public facilities and services; and 4. impact on environmental resources.