Any zoning use which, in the opinion of the building official, is similar to a permitted use shall be treated in the same manner as the use to which it is similar. Any application to permit a use which, in the opinion of the building official, is not similar to a listed permitted use or due to its nature is an unusual use shall be referred to the board of adjustment which will, according to the procedures set forth for a special exception in article II of this chapter, determine the proper zone for such use. The board of adjustment may prescribe appropriate additional conditions and safeguards in the public interest.

Secs. 110-258--110-270. Reserved.