15.2.17.11: PROCEDURES FOR GRANTING A MODIFICATION TO AN EXISTING NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ZONE:
   A.   Modification Review:
      1.   Modifications may be allowed within a previously adopted neighborhood business district upon city council review and action. The following modifications may be made to a previously adopted neighborhood business zone:
         a.   An expansion of the building footprint.
            (1)   An expansion of the building footprint shall be subject to review by the planning commission in accordance with the procedures outlined in section 15.6.7.1 of this title.
         b.   An increase in the size or amount of accessory structures.
         c.   An increase in the amount of parking stalls.
         d.   An increase in the size, location, or amount of signs.
         e.   A modification to the exterior of the building.
      2.   The developer shall present plans in sufficient detail to enable the city council to evaluate the proposed modifications to the neighborhood business district in accordance with this section. Such plans shall be of a general nature showing the schematic design of the proposed modifications to the neighborhood business and contain the following:
         a.   Location and type of proposed modification.
         b.   The distance from all proposed additions/structures to the property line(s).
         c.   Proposed additional parking stall locations with dimensions.
      3.   Upon receipt of the modified plans, the administrative official shall notify all property owners within two hundred fifty feet (250') of the neighborhood business district by regular mail that a modification to the district has been submitted and is available for public review in the planning office. A notification shall also be given utilizing the neighborhood notification program outlined in section 15.6.13 of this title. Both notices shall be sent no later than fifteen (15) days prior to city council review of the modified plans.
      4.   In reviewing the modification to the neighborhood business district, the city council shall determine if:
         a.   The proposed modifications are arranged and designed to reflect the principles and objectives of the neighborhood business district.
         b.   The proposed modifications will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare of the surrounding neighborhood.
      5.   The city council shall approve or deny the proposed modification within forty five (45) days after receipt of said modification from the administrative official. If the city council grants approval of the modification, the administrative official may then issue permits authorizing the modification. (Ord. 2014-48)