In order to ensure that this Title will permit all similar uses in each district, the zoning administrator shall determine whether a use not specifically listed as a permitted or conditionally permitted use in a zoning district shall be deemed a permitted use or a conditional use in one or more districts on the basis of similarity to uses specifically listed.
(Ord. 950 § 2 (Exh. A § 2400), 1998; Ord. 1090 § 4 (Exh. B § 2400), 2009)
Application for a determination that a specific use should be included as a permitted or a conditional use in a zoning district shall be made in writing to the zoning administrator, and shall be accompanied by a detailed description of the proposed use, site location, site plan and such other information as may be required by the zoning administrator.
(Ord. 950 § 2 (Exh. A § 2405), 1998; Ord. 956 § 2 (Att. A § 2405), 1999; Ord. 1090 § 4 (Exh. B § 2405), 2009)
The planning and building department shall make or have made such investigations as it deems necessary to compare the nature and characteristics of the proposed use with those specifically listed in this Title, and make a determination of its classification.
(Ord. 950 § 2 (Exh. A § 2410), 1998)
The determination of the zoning administrator as to the disposition of the unspecified use shall be rendered in writing within 60 days, unless the applicant consents to an extension of the time period, and shall include findings supporting the conclusions.
(Ord. 950 § 2 (Exh. A § 2415), 1998)
Within 15 days following the date of a decision of the zoning administrator on a request for a determination of use, a written summary of the decision shall be transmitted to the planning commission. A decision shall become effective 10 days following the date on which the determination was made or on the day following the next meeting of the planning commission, whichever is later, unless an appeal has been taken to the commission, or unless the commission shall elect to review the decision of the zoning administrator. Appeals shall be handled as specified in HMC § 20.28.085.
(Ord. 950 § 2 (Exh. A § 2420), 1998)