18.130.020 Amendment to Use Permit or Preliminary Plat.
This Section provides the criteria and limitations for amending an approved use permit or preliminary plat, including conditions of approval. Modifications of projects shall first be evaluated and then, depending on the extent of the modifications, a process as identified below will be followed:
A. Administrative. The County will evaluate each modification and offer design solutions in a collaborative manner with the project proponent. Proposed changes that do not increase impacts to surrounding property owners or modify the intent of the original decision may be considered. In those instances where the modification increases adverse impacts, such as stormwater, traffic, reduced open space, or noise, in a manner that was not disclosed in this project approval, minor or major amendment procedures shall be followed.
B. Minor Amendment. Minor amendments address those changes to an approval that fall within the scope of the original approval and do not increase impacts to surrounding properties.
1. Any additions or expansions proposed through minor amendments that individually or cumulatively exceed the requirements of this Section shall be reviewed as a major amendment and shall be subject to current development regulations.
2. Residential building home elevations/design for urban residential single-family detached Planned Development Districts (PDDs) may be amended through the minor amendment process provided the design requirements of Table 18A.75.050-1 are met.
3. Required Written Findings and Determinations. The Director's written decision on a minor amendment shall include findings and conclusions, based on the record, to support the decision. A finding that addresses the applicability of any specific conditions of approval from the original permit shall be required. A proposed minor amendment shall not be approved unless the Director makes written findings that:
a. Any change of use, or modification of housing type, is permitted outright in the current zone classification;
b. Proposed changes to conditions of approval fall within the scope of the original approval and comply with the intent of the original condition;
c. Proposed changes to conditions of approval or the proposal do not result in increased impacts to the surrounding property owners or modify the intent of the original decision. Impacts may include, but are not limited to, stormwater, traffic, open space, or noise;
d. The perimeter boundary of the original site is not being increased 5 percent of the original area;
e. The change does not increase the overall residential density of the project;
f. The proposal does not add more than 25 percent gross square footage of structures to the site;
g. The proposal does not increase the overall hard surface on the site by more than 25 percent;
h. Access points are not reduced, increased or significantly altered; and
i. The proposal does not reduce designated open space.
4. Approvals. The Director has the authority to approve or deny any proposed minor amendment and may impose additional or altered conditions and requirements as necessary to assure that the proposal conforms with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan, applicable community plans, and other applicable County codes and state laws.