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9. Public - PUB 10. Master Planned Development (MPD) B. This title shall be administered by the director of the community development department, and all references in this title to the “director” refer to that official unless otherwise specified. C. Interpretation of Uses. The zoning distri cts established by this section identify permitted categories of uses, and provide examples of the types of uses within each category in the definitions contained in Chapter 18.100.100. Each zoning district also references similar or related uses. The determination of whether a particular use is similar or related and ADOPTED AS AMENDED 6/25/09 11 therefore permitted within a particular district shall be an administrative decision made by the director, pursuant to the procedures identified in Chapter 18.08. D. Uses other than those identified or described as “permitted uses”, “conditional uses” or “accessory or other uses” within each zone classification are prohibited. 18.04.070 Determination of use category. A. All questions of what land use category a par ticular use falls within shall be determined pursuant to the procedures set forth in 18.08, using the following guidance: 1. The use shall be consistent with the function of the use category for the particular zone as stated in the Comprehensive Plan and intent statement for the zone; 2. The use shall exhibit similar environmenta l impacts as other permitted activities in the use category and zone; and 3. The use shall exhibit simila r operational characteristics such as traffic generation and time of operation as other permitted activities in the use category and zone. B. Determinations of use category by the di rector may be appealed according to the provisions of Chapter 18.08.200-220. 18.04.080 Official zoning map. The boundaries of the zoning districts are hereby established and delineated on the official zoning map entitled “City of Black Diamond Zoning Map”. The map is hereby incorporated as a part of this title. The official zoning map shall be maintained by the director and an official copy kept on file with the City Clerk and may consist of more than one map sheet for ease of use. 18.04.090 Interpretation of map boundaries. A. Rules of Interpretation. When uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any zoning district shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply: 1. Where district boundaries are separated by a right-of-way, such boundaries shall extend to the centerline of such right-of-way.