(A) Minor revisions. A subdivider may request minor changes or amendments to an approved tentative parcel map or tentative subdivision map or its conditions of approval before a parcel or final subdivision map is filed with the County Recorder.
(B) Minor revisions defined. MINOR REVISIONS means changes to an approved parcel map or tentative subdivisions map that:
(1) Does not add any lots, units, or building sites;
(2) Is consistent with the intent and spirit of the original map approval; and
(3) Does not conflict with any policies, ordinances, or resolutions of the city.
(C) Other revisions. All proposed changes or amendments other than minor revisions as defined in this section require the filing and processing of a new tentative parcel map or tentative subdivision map in compliance with this chapter.
(D) Application. The subdivider shall file an application and filing fee, in compliance with the Planning Fee Schedule, with the Community Development Director, using the forms furnished by the Community Development Director, together with the following additional information:
(1) A statement identifying the tentative parcel map or tentative subdivision map number, the changes requested, the reasons why the changes are requested, and any facts that justify the changes.
(2) Any additional information deemed necessary by the Community Development Director.
(E) Processing of application. Proposed changes shall be processed using the same procedures as the original parcel map or tentative subdivision map, except as otherwise provided by this section.
(F) Review authority. The review authority for requested changes shall be the same as for the original approval (i.e., Parcel Map Committee for parcel map amendments and Planning Commission for tentative subdivision map amendments).
(G) Criteria for approval. The review authority may approve requested changes if:
(1) The findings made to approve the original parcel map or tentative subdivision map remain valid.
(2) The amendments comply with the definition of a minor revisions in division (B) above.
(H) Effect of changes on time limits. Approved changes to a parcel map or tentative subdivision map or conditions of approval shall not be considered as approval of a new tentative map, and shall not extend the time limits provided by § 8.24.260 (Extensions), nor extend any rights in compliance with a vesting tentative map.
(I) Certification of amendments. Minor changes or amendments shall be indicated on the approved map and certified by the Community Development Director and City Engineer.
(Ord. 15-12, passed 12-15-2015)