Minor Site Plan Modifications: If a minor site plan modification is made, an applicant may have an administrative review and not be required to go before the Commission to amend the site plan. Variances, planned residential developments, planned unit developments, or the expansion of a nonconforming use are not eligible for an administrative review. Each action related to modification of a site plan shall be duly recorded in writing on a copy of the approved plan, and shall be kept on file in the office of the Zoning Officer. The Zoning Officer shall have the authority to require a new site plan for the purposes of clarity. The Commission shall be advised of all minor site plan modifications approved by the Zoning Officer, and such modifications shall be noted on the site plan and in the minutes of the Commission.
Administrative review: The following activities shall be eligible for administrative plan review in accordance with this chapter:
(a) Minor changes during construction due to unanticipated site constraints, or to improve safety, protect natural features, or comply with unanticipated requirements of outside agencies.
(b) Landscape changes to similar species consistent with the standards of this Ordinance that do not reduce the total amount of landscaping on the site.
(c) Changes to a structure or site required by the Zoning Officer for safety considerations.
(d) Establishment of home occupations specifically listed as a permitted use.
(e) Bike path, pathway or sidewalk construction or relocation.
(f) Grading, excavation, filling, soil removal, creation of ponds, or clearing of trees on a lot occupied by a residential dwelling that does not change the grade of the property or result in the flow of storm water to affect the adjoining property.
(g) Re-occupancy of a vacant building that has been unoccupied for less than twelve months.
(h) Replacing an existing sign due to damage, theft or other situation, which was approved by the Commission with an identical sign.
(Ord. 21-2020. Passed 12-14-20.)