A. Minor Amendments To Approved Tentative Maps - Director: A subdivider may request amendments to an approved tentative parcel or tract map or its conditions of approval before recordation of a final map in compliance with this section. Amendments to a parcel or final map after recordation are subject to section 9.92.080, "Correction And Amendment Of Recorded Maps", of this article 6.
B. Minor Amendments Defined: Minor amendments to a tentative parcel or tract map that may be requested by a subdivider in compliance with this section include minor adjustments to the location of proposed parcel lines and improvements, and reductions in the number of approved parcels (but no increase in the number of approved parcels), and any changes to the conditions of approval, consistent with the findings required by subsection G, "Required Findings For Approval", of this section.
C. Amendments Other Than Minor Amendments: All proposed amendments not covered by this section shall require the filing and processing of a new tentative parcel or tract map in compliance with this chapter.
D. Application For Amendments: The subdivider shall file an application and filing fee, in compliance with the planning fee schedule, with the department, using the forms furnished by the director, together with the following additional information:
1. A statement identifying the tentative parcel or tract map number, the features of the map or particular conditions to be changed and the changes requested, the reasons why the changes are requested, and any facts that justify the changes; and
2. Any additional information deemed appropriate by the director.
E. Processing Of Application: Proposed amendments to a tentative parcel or tract map or conditions of approval shall be processed using the same procedures as the original tentative parcel or tract map, except as otherwise provided by this section.
F. Review Authority: The director shall be the review authority for reviewing and either approving or denying minor amendments to approved tentative maps.
G. Required Findings For Approval: The director may approve amendments to an approved tentative parcel or tract map or its conditions of approval if the director first finds all of the following findings to be true, and that all of the applicable findings for approval required by subsections 9.91.060A and B of this chapter, can still be made:
1. No parcels are added, or substantially altered;
2. No proposed structure locations are substantially altered;
3. The amendments are consistent with the intent and spirit of the original tentative parcel or tract map approval; and
4. There are no resulting violations of this article 6, the act, or other applicable laws.
H. Effect Of Amendments On Time Limits: Approved amendments to a tentative parcel or tract 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 section 9.91.110, "Tentative Map Expiration And Extensions", of this chapter, nor extend any right(s) in compliance with a vesting tentative map.
I. Recording Of Amendments: Minor amendments shall be indicated on the approved map and certified by the director. (Ord. 242, 9-3-2013)