§ 21-451. Administrative approval of minor field adjustments.

A minor field adjustment is a deviation from a final development order or permit that falls within the following limits and that is necessary in light of technical or engineering considerations first discovered during actual development and not reasonably anticipated during the initial approval process. The building official may recommend to the Planning and Community Development Director that minor field adjustments be made in accordance with the following guidance:

(a)

Reduction of a setback or a yard area or open space associated with any single structure by not more than ten (10) percent. In this circumstance, the following standards shall be adhered to:

(1)

The setback requirement is established by the zoning district classification and no other section of this Code;

(2)

The total structural coverage of the lot or building site shall not exceed that allowed by the zoning district;

(3)

The approval would not result in the encroachment of a structure into an existing utility or drainage easement held by the City.

(b)

Alteration of the location of any road, walkway, or landscaping by not more than five (5) feet.

(c)

If a construction project is found to require more than two (2) minor field adjustments, the Planning and Community Development Director may require a revised site plan from the applicant showing the deviations and an amendment of the permit or the development order to reflect the actual development conditions. The Community and Economic Development Director may, however, refer any minor field adjustment that significantly affects the development's compliance with the purposes of this Code to the Development Special Magistrate.

(d)

A record of all minor field adjustments shall be maintained in the offices of the Planning and Community Development Director.

(Ord. No. O-00-09, Art. 8 (8.02.01), 4-24-00; Ord. No. O-00-28, § 1(M), 10-2-00; Ord. No. O-12-19, § 3(exh. A, pt. I), 5-29-12)