A. Plans Recorded And Kept On File: After approval by the city council, the final development plans shall be recorded with the city clerk and also kept on file in the office of the administrative official.
B. Minor Changes: All final plans recorded hereunder shall be binding upon the applicants therefor, their successors and assigns; shall limit and control issuance and validity of all zoning permits; and shall restrict and limit the construction, location, use and operation of all land and structures included within such plans to all conditions and limitations set forth in such plans; provided however, that upon application to and approval by the planning services division minor changes may be permitted if such minor changes will not cause any of the following to occur:
1. A change in the character of the development.
2. An increase in the floor area.
3. An increase in the intensity of use.
4. A reduction in the originally approved separations between buildings.
5. An increase of the problems of circulation, safety and utilities.
6. Any detrimental effects on adjacent property.
7. A reduction in the originally approved setbacks from property lines.
8. An increase in ground coverage by structures.
9. A reduction in the ratio of off street parking and loading space to gross floor area in the structures.
10. A change in the subject, size, lighting, or orientation of originally approved signs.
C. Building Permit: After city council approval of the final plans, the applicant shall have eighteen (18) months to obtain a building permit and start construction. If more than eighteen (18) months' time elapses after final plan approval and construction has not begun, the planning services division shall notify the city council. An extension of this time limit may be granted by the city council if good cause can be shown by the applicant. If such time extension is not granted, the planning services division shall begin proceedings to have the land rezoned to its previous zoning district designation.
D. Alterations Or Additions To Recorded Final Plans: Any alteration or additions to recorded final plans other than as provided in subsection B of this section of this section shall require approval in the same manner as final plans as provided in this title. (Ord. 2013-20)