§ 16.55. Modification of an Approved Development Plan.

Once a development plan has been approved by the planning commission, changes to the approved development plan shall require a re-submission to the commission and payment of any associated fees, except that minor changes as defined below may be permitted by the building inspector:

A.

For residential buildings, the size of the structure may be reduced or increased by up to five (5) per cent, provided that the overall density of units does not increase.

B.

Square footage of nonresidential buildings may be decreased or increased by up to five (5) per cent.

C.

Movement of a building or buildings by no more than ten (10) feet.

D.

Designated "areas not to be disturbed" may be increased.

E.

Plantings approved in the final development plan landscape plan may be replaced by similar types and sizes of landscaping which provides a similar screening effect on a one-to-one or greater basis, provided they comply with the landscaping standards of this Ordinance.

F.

Improvements to site access or circulation, such as inclusion of deceleration lanes, boulevards, curbing, pedestrian/bicycle paths, etc. which conform to the requirements of this Ordinance.

G.

Changes of building materials to another of higher quality.

H.

Changes in floor plans which do not alter the character of the use.

I.

Slight modification of sign placement or reduction in size.

J.

Relocation of sidewalks and/or waste receptacles.

K.

Internal rearrangement of parking lots that does not affect the number of parking spaces or alter access locations or design.

L.

Changes required or requested by the city for safety reasons.