A. The land use tables in this chapter determine whether a specific use is allowed in a zone classification. Specific uses are divided among fourteen (14) tables, each of which represents a broad category of land use. The tables are arranged in alphabetical order by land use category, as listed at the beginning of this chapter. Within each table, zone classifications are located in vertical columns and specific uses are arranged alphabetically in horizontal rows. See LMC 18A.10.120(D) for the purpose and applicability of zoning districts.

B. If no symbol appears in the box at the intersection of a column and a row, the use is not allowed in that zoning classification.

C. If the letter “P,” for “Permitted,” appears in the box at the intersection of a column and a row, the use is allowed in that classification, subject to the development and operational requirements of this and other applicable titles. The conduct or development of a permitted use may require approvals including but not limited to land clearing, grading, plumbing, mechanical and building permits. The procedures for applying for such approvals shall be as set forth in LMC 18A.30.070.

D. If the letter “C,” for “Conditional,” appears in the box at the intersection of a column and a row, the use is allowed subject to conditional use permit procedures and requirements and other development and operational requirements of this and other applicable titles. The conduct or development of a conditional use shall require approval of a conditional use permit in addition to other approvals as set forth in subsection (C) of this section. Procedures for applying for a conditional use permit shall be as set forth in Chapter 18A.30 LMC, Article II, and LMC 18A.20.258.

E. If the symbol “–,” appears in the box at the intersection of a column and a row, the use is not allowed.

F. If a number “(B)(_)” appears in the box describing the use, or in the box at the intersection of a column and a row, the use is subject to specific development and/or operational requirements which may be in addition to or in place of general requirements of this and other applicable titles. Such use-specific requirements typically follow the table and correspond to the number in the table, although some such requirements, such as those for specialized senior housing, are set forth in separate chapters.

G. Any proposed use not listed in the land use table(s) shall be classified by the Director as permitted, conditional, or not permitted, based on the listed use to which the proposed use is most similar. Where there is a question regarding the inclusion or exclusion of a particular proposed use within a particular zoning district, use category, or use type, the Director shall have the authority to make the final determination. If the Director determines that the proposed use is not similar to any use in the land use table(s), the proposed use shall not be permitted.

The determination of the Director shall be appealable to the Hearing Examiner as set forth in Chapter 18A.20 LMC, Part IV.

The Director shall report interpretation decisions to the Planning Commission when it appears desirable and necessary to amend this title.

H. Permitted uses as established by this chapter may be modified by subarea regulations.

I. Nonconforming uses are governed by Chapter 18A.20 LMC, Article II. [Ord. 758 § 2 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 726 § 2 (Exh. B), 2019.]