11-68-3: - REVIEW AND DECISION
A. Determination. The Zoning Administrator shall determine whether the Zoning Ordinance allows the proposed uses or structures by right. A Zoning Certificate shall be issued if the Zoning Administrator determines that the proposed use or building is allowed as a matter of right by the Zoning Ordinance, and conforms to all the applicable development and use standards. An approved Zoning Certificate may include attachments of other written or graphic information, including but not limited to, statements, numeric data, site plans, floor plans and building elevations and sections, as a record of the proposal's conformity with the applicable regulations of this Chapter.
B. Exceptions. No Zoning Certificate shall be required for the continuation of lawful uses and structures approved or permitted prior to the adoption of this ordinance, uses and structures that are not subject to any building or zoning regulations, or other uses or buildings already subject to Council Use Permit, Special Use Permit, variances or other discretionary approvals in the district in which they are located.