10-8-2 Establishment of Uses Not Specified
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Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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1. Findings By Planning Commission: When use is not specifically contained in the list of permitted and/or conditional uses in any zone, but is of the same character and intensity as other uses listed, the Planning Commission makes the following findings:
a. That the establishment of the use will be in accordance with the purposes of the zone in which that use is proposed.
b. That the use will be an appropriate addition to the zone because it has the same basic characteristics as the other uses permitted in the zone.
c. That the use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
d. That the use shall not adversely affect the character of that zone in which it is proposed to be established.
e. That the use will not create more traffic, odor, dust, dirt, smoke, noise, vibration, illumination, glare, unsightliness or any other objectionable influence than the amount normally created by any of the uses listed as permitted uses in that zone.
f. That the use will not create any greater hazard of fire or explosion that the hazard normally created by any of the uses listed as uses in that zone.
2. Public Hearing: The Planning Commission shall, at the same regular meeting in which they have allowed the establishment of a use in accordance with the above provisions, set a public hearing in accordance with this Title at which the Planning Commission shall determine whether the use should be recommended to the City Council as an amendment to this Title for addition to the list of permitted uses in the respective zone in which said use has been established. (Ord. 2000-4-12, 4-1 2-2000)
10-8-3:
Clarification of Ambiguity
If ambiguity arises concerning, the appropriate classification of a particular use within the meaning and intent of the Title, or with respect to matters to height, yard requirement, area requirements or zone boundaries, as set forth herein and as they may pertain to unforeseen circumstances, including technological changes and processing of materials, it shall be the duty of the Planning Commission to ascertain all pertinent facts and set forth its findings and its interpretations, and thereafter such findings and interpretations shall govern. (Ord. 2000-4-1 2, 412-2000)