Each land use within Edgewood shall be characterized according to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) or the land use definition provided in Chapter 18.20 EMC, Definitions, as described further below. The use of a property is defined by the activity for which it or structures occupying it is or are intended, designed, arranged, occupied, or maintained. In all regulatory zones there shall be no limit as to the number of principal uses allowed on a lot, provided each principal use is permitted in the zone and meets all pertinent regulatory requirements.

All references to NAICS are to the titles and descriptions found in the North American Industry Classification System, 2017 Edition, prepared by United States Office of Management and Budget, which is hereby adopted by reference. NAICS is used to suit the purposes of this title, to list and define land uses authorized to be located in the various zoning district consistent with the comprehensive plan.

NAICS uses a six-digit coding system to identify particular industries and their placement in the hierarchical structure of the classification system. The first two digits of the code designates the sector, the third digit designates the subsector, the fourth digit designates the industry group, the fifth digit designates the NAICS industry, and the sixth digit designates the national industry.

A "part" in the NAICS column of the land use table means that only a part of the associated NAICS definition will be included into the specified land use. The community development director or assignee will respond to requests for clarification on a project by project basis.

A "special" in the NAICS column of the land use table means that the NAICS definition for the specified land use is not provided or that the city has modified the definition by this title. The "special" definition is provided in Chapter 18.20 EMC, Definitions.

The community development director shall determine whether a proposed land use not specifically listed in a land use table or specifically included within a NAICS classification is allowed in a zone. The director's determination shall be based on whether or not permitting the proposed use in a particular zone is consistent with the purposes of this title and the zone's purpose as set forth in Chapter 18.80 EMC, by considering the following factors:

The use of land or buildings shall be in accordance with those listed in the Land Use Table. No land or building shall hereafter be used and no building or structure erected, altered, or converted other than for those uses specified in the zoning district in which it is located. The legend for interpreting the Land Use Table is:

If a use is identified as requiring a temporary use permit (TUP), then the use is only allowed if a TUP is obtained in accordance with EMC § 18.50.070.

It is recognized that the Land Use Table does not list all possible land uses, and that new types of land use will develop and forms of land use not presently anticipated may seek to locate in the city of Edgewood. In order to provide for such changes and contingencies, a determination as to the appropriate classification of any new or unlisted form of land use in the Land Use Table shall be performed in accordance with EMC § 18.50.020(D).

Any proposed use, business, structure, or other land occupancy is subject to the primary, secondary, and incidental uses expressed in the Land Use Table. As an example, a company performing surveying and mapping services may locate their office in accordance with their primary NAICS code for the service function and any secondary, tertiary, or otherwise accompanying or secondary outdoor storage, maintenance facility, information services, or other use is subject to the development standards and conditions of the incidental use.