The purpose of this chapter is to provide an efficient process for modifying land use decisions and approved development plans, in recognition of the cost and complexity of land development and the need to conserve City resources.
(Ord. 389 § 1(Exh. A), 2009)
A. 
This chapter applies to changes to all previously approved land use applications such as:
1. 
Site design review approvals;
2. 
Planned unit developments, subdivisions, partitions, and property line adjustments;
3. 
Conditional use permits; and
4. 
Master planned developments.
B. 
This chapter does not apply to Comprehensive Plan amendments, land use district changes, text amendments, annexations, temporary use permits.
(Ord. 389 § 1(Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 582, 3/19/2024)
A. 
Major Modification Defined. A major modification(s) is required if one or more of the changes listed below is proposed:
1. 
An increase in density by more than 15 percent;
2. 
An increase in the floor area proposed for nonresidential use by more than 15 percent;
3. 
A reduction of more than 15 percent of the area reserved for common open space.
B. 
Major Modification Review Procedure. An applicant may request a major modification using the same review procedure as the application being modified.
C. 
Major Modification Applications. An application for a major application shall include the application form, filing fee and narrative, and a site plan using the same plan format as in the original approval. The Planning Official may require other relevant information, as necessary, to evaluate the request.
D. 
Major Modification Approval Criteria. The Planning Official shall approve, deny, or approve with conditions an application for major modification based on written findings that the modification is in compliance with all applicable requirements of the current Development Code.
(Ord. 389 § 1(Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 501 § 1, 2016; Ord. 526 § 1, 2017; Ord. 582, 3/19/2024)
A. 
Minor Modification. Any modification to a land use decision or approved development plan that is not within the description of a major modification as provided in Section 16.66.030(A), is deemed a minor modification.
B. 
Minor Modification Review Procedure. An application for a minor modification shall be reviewed by the Planning Official using a Type I or a Type II review procedure. Minor modifications that involve only clear and objective code standards may be reviewed using a Type I procedure and all other minor modifications shall be reviewed as a Type II review.
C. 
Minor Modification Applications. An application for minor modification shall include an application form, filing fee and narrative, and a site plan using the same plan format as in the original approval. The Planning Official may require other relevant information, as necessary, to evaluate the request.
D. 
Minor Modification Approval Criteria. The Planning Official shall approve, deny, or approve with conditions an application for minor modification based on written findings that the modification is in compliance with all applicable requirements of the current Land Development Code.
(Ord. 389 § 1(Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 582, 3/19/2024)