The zoning administrator shall refer the question concerning any new or unlisted use to the city planning and zoning commission requesting an interpretation as to the zoning classification into which such use should be placed. The referral of the use interpretation question shall be accompanied by a statement of the facts listing the nature of the use and whether it involves dwelling activity, sales, processing, type of product, storage, and amount or nature thereof, enclosed or open storage, anticipated employment, the amount of noise, odor, fumes, dust, toxic material and vibration likely to be generated, and the general requirements for public utilities and sanitation collection.

The city planning and zoning commission shall consider the nature and described performance of the proposed use and its compatibility with the uses permitted in the various districts, after a public hearing, determine the zoning district within which such use should be permitted.

Following its decision, the planning and zoning commission shall submit its recommendation to the city council.

The same public hearing procedures shall be followed as outlined in division 17 of this article pertaining to amendments, including the public notice and hearing requirements, when considering any zoning classification request for a new or unlisted land use.