§ 16.12.295. General provisions.

A.

Where the term "similar uses permitted by commission determination" is mentioned within any land use designation, it shall be deemed to mean other uses which, in the judgment of the planning commission as evidenced by a written decision, are similar to and not more objectionable to the general welfare than those uses specifically listed in the same designation.

B.

In no instance shall the planning commission determine, nor shall these regulations be so interpreted, that a use shall be permitted in a land use designation when such use is specifically first listed as permissible in a more restricted designation.

C.

The procedures of this article shall not be substituted for the amendment procedure as a means of adding new uses to the list of permitted or conditional uses. Appeals of use determinations made by staff shall be governed by these procedures.

D.

The planning commission may, on its own motion or at the request of any party affected thereby, reconsider and change a written decision regarding uses previously determined by the planning commission.

E.

The planning commission's determination regarding conformance of a use to a land use designation may be appealed to the city council, upon filing of the required appeal form and a fee set by the city council, pursuant to Section 16.12.055

(Ord. 192 Exh. A (§ 83.08.020), 1994)

(Ord. No. 2012-14, § 3(Exh. A), 8-7-12)