The following provisions are intended to specify a method where minor changes may be made to existing/previously approved land use entitlements/permits, while ensuring that no additional impact(s) or expansion of structure(s) or use(s) will occur.
(§ 1, Ord. 666-NS, eff. September 15, 2001)
The minor modification of a previously approved entitlement/permit requires the approval of the Director, who may establish additional conditions to further the purpose/intent of this article. An application for the minor modification shall be on a form prescribed by the Director and shall be filed with the Department in compliance with Article 22 of this chapter (Applications and Fees). Any modification request that exceeds the prescribed limitations outlined in this article shall require the filing of a new/modified application and a subsequent hearing by the appropriate Review Authority.
(§ 1, Ord. 666-NS, eff. September 15, 2001)
The Director may grant a minor adjustment to an approved entitlement/permit, if the adjustment shall achieve the same results as would strict compliance with the approved plans and conditions, governing only the following measurable development/site/operational considerations:
1. 
On-site circulation and parking, loading and landscaping;
2. 
Placement and/or height of walls, fences and structures;
3. 
Reconfiguration of architectural features and/or modification of finished materials, including colors, that do not alter or compromise the previously approved theme;
4. 
A reduction in density/intensity of a development project;
5. 
Operational limitations or characteristics imposed as conditions by the Review Authority; and
6. 
Other similar standards as determined by the Director.
(§ 1, Ord. 666-NS, eff. September 15, 2001)
All applications shall be subject to the applicable provisions of this Code, including the procedures outlined in the following Articles:
1.
Article 22 of this chapter
Applications and Fees
2.
Article 23 of this chapter
Hearings and Appeals
(§ 1, Ord. 666-NS, eff. September 15, 2001)