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The use tables in this chapter determine whether a use is allowed in a zone.

A. Permitted Use (P). Where the letter “P” appears in the use tables, the subject use is permitted. Permitted uses are those that do not require discretionary land use approval permits, but may require building permits, shoreline permits, or other permits required by AMC Chapter 19.14, International Codes.

B. Conditional Use (C). Where the letter “C” appears in the use tables, the subject use is allowed subject to the conditional use review procedures specified in AMC 19.20.030, Types of review, and AMC Chapter 19.36, Conditional Uses.

C. Use Not Permitted ( ). Where no symbol appears in the use tables, the subject use is prohibited in that zone.

D. Special Use Limitations (X). For uses containing a superscript (X), refer to the code reference in the right column next to the superscript (X).

E. Unclassified Uses. Where a proposed use is not classified in the use tables and sections below, the Director must apply the use provisions of a use most similar in scale and associated level of impacts. Where the Director finds that there is no such similar use, the Director must make a determination in writing on whether the use should be permitted, conditionally permitted, or prohibited, based on the purpose of the applicable zone, the mixture of permitted, conditional, and prohibited uses, and the scale and projected impacts of the proposed use. Special criteria in helping to determine whether a use is appropriate for the zone:

1. Consider the scale and type of buildings compared to other permitted uses in the zone.

2. Consider the amount, type, and pattern of vehicular traffic anticipated for the use.

3. Consider the expected outdoor uses and activities associated with the use.

4. Consider the expected noises, odors, emissions, and unique visual impacts associated with the use. (Ord. 3040 § 2 (Att. A), 2019)