When a minor alteration is proposed to an existing building, structure or site arrangement on a zoning lot otherwise subject to development plan review pursuant to Section 1111.02, the Zoning Administrator may make a determination that such a proposal is not subject to development plan review or strict interpretation of the Zoning Code.
(a) For the purposes of this Section, a minor alteration shall include:
(1) Small, incidental alterations of existing off-street surface parking lots;
(2) Small incidental construction of accessory structures;
(3) Incidental additions or alterations to principal buildings on large zoning lots; and
(4) Minor design modifications that will have no discernible impact on neighboring properties, the public, or those intended to occupy or use the proposed development.
(b) The applicant shall submit a scaled drawing indicating the proposed minor alteration.
(c) The Zoning Administrator shall review the proposal to determine that it is not contrary to the spirit of this Planning and Zoning Code and will not result in any material adverse impact to the site or surrounding areas, in which case he may approve such request without involving formal action of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(d) Alternately, the proposal may be placed on the agenda of the next regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for handling in the customary manner.
(e) The Zoning Administrator shall report to the Planning and Zoning Commission, at their next regularly scheduled meeting, all instances where the authority granted in subsection (c) hereof has been exercised.
(Ord. 2009-12. Passed 4-23-09.)