§ 70-470. Modification of approved site development plans.

(a)

Minor modifications of previously approved site development plans may be administratively authorized and approved by the city manager or his designee, provided that such minor modification meets the standards and criteria established in this article. Modifications other than minor modifications shall be processed and acted upon as new applications for approval of site development plans.

(b)

The term "minor modifications," for the purposes of this article, shall be defined as any proposed modification which:

(1)

Does not involve altering any specific condition of the site development plan approval as required by the planning and zoning commission or the city council.

(2)

Does not involve an increase greater than 20 percent of the height or square footage of the building, a decrease by more than 20 percent change (increase or decrease) in the parking lot area, more than a 20 percent decrease in the landscape area, or a reconfiguration of the building envelopes.

(3)

Does not involve the change in location of access driveways or access to public streets, recreational amenities, or exterior lighting.

(c)

An applicant for a minor modification may appeal the decision of the city manager or designee to the city council by submitting a written request to the city clerk within 14 calendar days of the decision of the city manager or designee, stating reasons why the appeal is requested. Such request shall include 14 copies of the proposed modification.

(Code 1985, § 10-7-4)