The Zoning Administrator shall refer the question concerning any new or unlisted use to the Planning and Zoning Commission requesting a recommendation to the City Council as to the zoning classification(s) into which such use should be placed. The referral of the use interpretation question shall be accompanied by a statement of facts listing the nature of the use and whether it involves dwelling activity, sales, processing, type of product, storage and amount and nature thereof, enclosed or open storage, anticipated employment, transportation requirements, the amount of noise, odor, fumes, dust, toxic material, and vibration likely to be generated and the general requirements for public utilities such as water and sanitary sewer. The Planning and Zoning Commission shall make a recommendation to the City Council regarding the zoning districts within which such use should be permitted.

The Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council shall consider the nature and described performance of the proposed use and its compatibility with the uses permitted in the various districts, in determining the zoning district or districts within which such use should be permitted.

The City Council shall by ordinance approve or make such determination concerning the classification of such use as is determined appropriate, based upon its findings.