17.30.040 Similar Use Determination.
When a use is not specifically listed in this title, the planning commission may determine that the use is similar to a listed use by following the conditional use procedure specified in chapter 17.12 (Conditional Use Permit). Such similar use shall be categorized as a conditional use. In making such a determination, the planning commission shall make all of the following findings:
A. The proposed use will be consistent with the general plan.
B. The proposed use will be consistent with the purposes of the applicable zoning district.
C. The characteristics of and activities associated with the proposed use are equivalent to one or more of the listed uses and will not have a higher level of activity or population density than the uses listed in the district. (Ord. 582 § 1 (Exh. A (part)), 2009)