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.
A. 
This chapter applies to all development applications approved through the applicable provisions of the Warrenton Development Code:
1. 
Site design review;
2. 
Subdivisions and partitions;
3. 
Conditional uses;
4. 
Planned unit developments;
5. 
Variance;
6. 
Rezones; and
7. 
Conditions of approval on any of the above application types.
B. 
This chapter does not apply to development code and/or Comprehensive Plan text amendments, or temporary use permits.
A. 
The Community Development Director may determine that a major modification(s) is required if one or more of the changes listed below are proposed:
1. 
A change in land use;
2. 
An increase in the number of dwelling units;
3. 
A change in the type and/or location of access ways, drives or parking areas that affect off-site traffic;
4. 
An increase in the floor area proposed for nonresidential use by more than 10% where previously specified;
5. 
A reduction of more than five percent of the area reserved for common open space and/or usable open space;
6. 
A reduction to specified setback requirements by more than 20%, or to a degree that the minimum setback standards of the land use district cannot be met; or
7. 
Changes similar to those listed in subsections (A)(1) through (6) of this section, which are likely to have an adverse impact on adjoining properties.
B. 
In making a determination under subsection A of this section, the Community Development Director shall consider the reason for the requested change, the scope of the requested change and the amount of its potential impact on the surrounding area.
C. 
Major Modification Request. An applicant may request a major modification as follows:
1. 
Upon the Community Development Director's determining that the proposed modification is a major modification, the applicant shall submit an application for the major modification.
2. 
The modification request shall be subject to the same review procedure (Type II, III, or IV) and approval criteria used for the initial project approval; however, the review shall be limited in scope to the modification request. For example, a request to modify a parking lot shall require site design review only for the proposed parking lot and any changes to associated pathways, lighting and landscaping. Notice shall be provided in accordance with the applicable review procedure.
A. 
Minor Modification Defined. Any modification to a land use decision or approved development plan which is not within the description of a major modification as provided in Section 16.228.030 shall be considered a minor modification.
B. 
Minor Modification Request. An application for a minor modification is reviewed using the Type II procedure in Chapter 16.260. A minor modification shall be approved, approved with conditions, or denied by the Community Development Director based on written findings on the following criteria:
1. 
The proposed development is in compliance with all applicable requirements of the Development Code; and
2. 
The modification is not a major modification as defined in Section 16.228.030.