A. Major changes or alterations to an approved Comprehensive Plan shall be considered by the Commission at a public hearing, which shall make recommendations to the Council. The Council may then approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the proposed changes or alterations, after a public hearing.
B. The Director may administratively approve minor changes or alterations to an approved Comprehensive Plan, subject to appeal pursuant to Chapter 17.640 (Appeals); provided the Director makes the following findings:
1. The proposed changes are consistent with the intent of the approved Comprehensive Plan;
2. The proposed changes will not adversely impact the environment;
3. The proposed changes will not be detrimental to the surrounding uses;
4. The proposed changes will not significantly increase traffic levels on existing streets and thoroughfares within and surrounding the development; and
5. Any proposed change, which requires exception from standard ordinance requirements, is warranted by the design and amenities incorporated into the approved Comprehensive Plan.
C. If the Director determines the above findings cannot be made, then the request shall be considered a major change, and referred to the Commission for review at a public hearing, and to Council for review at a public hearing.
D. Maintenance, rehabilitation, renovation, and reconstruction of existing structures, which will not alter the site plan, shall not require a Comprehensive Plan or any Comprehensive Plan modification, minor or major.
E. All determinations required by this Subsection are subject to appeal pursuant to Chapter 17.640 (Appeals).
(Ord. No. 2005-007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2024-006)