§ 908. Changes to Approved Plans and Plats

A. General. For all changes to the approved plans of any land development project or subdivision subject to these Regulations, an amendment of the final development plans shall be required prior to the issuance of any building permits for any construction upon the subject property. Any changes approved to a recorded final plan shall be recorded as amendments to the final plan, in accordance with the procedures for recording of plats and plans as provided in these Regulations.

B. Procedure. Changes to a land development or subdivision plan may be approved as follows:

1. Minor Changes. Minor changes, as defined in these Regulations, to a land development or subdivision plan may be approved administratively, by the Administrative Officer, whereupon a permit may be issued. The changes may be authorized without additional public hearings, at the discretion of the Administrative Officer. All changes shall be made part of the permanent record of the project application. This provision does not prohibit the Administrative Officer from requesting a recommendation from either the Technical Review Committee or the Planning Board. Denial of the proposed change(s) shall be referred to the Planning Board for review as a major change.

2. Major Changes. Major changes, as defined in these Regulations, to a land development or subdivision plan may be approved only by the Planning Board, and must follow the same review and public hearing process required for approval of preliminary plans.

C. Applicability. This procedure shall apply to all changes including, but not limited to, changes in lot lines; changes to utility plans, grading plans or construction plans; modifications required by outside permitting agencies such as RIDEM or CRMC; changes which would have the effect of increasing the potential number of dwelling units or lots; and changes which conflict with uses or activities permitted by the Zoning Ordinance.