The building inspector shall refer the question concerning any new or unlisted use to the City Council requesting an interpretation as to the zoning classification into which such use should be placed. The referral of the use of the interpretation question shall be accompanied by a statement of facts listing the nature of its use and whether it involves dwelling activity, sales, processing, type of product, storage and amount, and nature thereof, enclosed for 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 City Council shall consider the nature and described performance of the proposed use and its compatibility with the uses permitted in the various districts, and determine the zoning district or districts within which such use should be permitted.

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

Standards for new and unlisted uses may be interpreted as those of a similar use. When determination of the minimum requirements cannot be readily ascertained, the same process outlined in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 [A., B., and C.] above shall be followed.