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SECTION 2 Section 3(A).1, entitled "Application of District Regulations", is hereby created to read as follows: SECTICN 3(A).1 APPLICATION OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS ESTABLISHMENT OF USE CLASSES. Use Classes, Generally. In order to implement the purpose and intent and provisions of the Indian River County Zoning Ordinance, the following use classes are hereby established: a. Agricultural Uses b. Residential Uses C. Institutional Uses d. Community Service Uses e. Recreation Uses f. Commercial Uses g. Industrial Uses h. Transportation Uses i. Utility Uses j. Earthmoving Uses 2. Designation of Specific Uses by Use Class and Sub -Class The use classes established above may be divided into various use sub -classes and shall comprise the various specific uses as set forth in the zoning districts, as established in Section 3A. 3. Interpretation of Use Classes and Sub -Classes. Where the terms listed in paragraph "l.", above, are used in this Ordinance in reference to specific land use activities, they shall refer to the use sub -classes which comprise those terms, unless the context of the ordinance otherwise requires. B. PERMITTED USES. 1. Permitted Uses, Generally. It is the intent of this Ordinance to permit certain uses, not otherwise illegal, to locate in specified zoning districts, either as a permitted use, use requiring administra- tive permit, or special exception use. 2. Unlisted Uses. Uses Not Specifically Listed. In the event there is not a particular use listed anywhere in the Ordinance that describes a land use activity in question and such use is not determined to be an accessory use, then it shall be considered the same as the use having the most similar characteristics shall apply. Not- withstanding, when a particular use might be construed to qualify as a permitted use, use requiring an administrative permit or special exception use in a district, if such use has characteris- tics more similar to a particular use listed or defined elsewhere in the Ordinance then it shall be interpreted that the latter listing or definition shall govern. Where uncertainties continue to exist, the question shall be determined by the Planning and Development Director. b. Criteria for Reviewing Uses Not Listed. Upon application to the Planning and Development Director, he or she shall consider among other relevant matters, traffic generation, density of popula- tion, and hours of operation of the proposed use in comparison to specifically named uses within the Ordinance and the criteria set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning and Development Director may after review of the criteria herein set forth determine that certain uses are prohibited uses and shall not be allowed in any zoning district. In the event that any use is determined to be a prohibited use, record of the reasons given for that decision shall be kept on file and shall be used as guidelines for subsequent use determinations. -3-