Desert Hot Springs City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
120 MINOR MODIFICATIONS
§ 17.120.010 Purpose.
Modification procedures set forth in this chapter are intended to provide a method whereby minor changes may be made to existing, previously approved land use entitlements, without any additional impact or expansion of use or structure(s).
(Prior code § 159.60.010)
§ 17.120.020 Application.
Minor modification of a previously approved entitlement requires the approval of the Director, who may establish additional conditions to further the intent of this chapter. Applications for the minor modification shall be on a form proscribed by the Director and shall be filed with Department, pursuant to Chapter 17.68 (Applications and Fees). Any modification request which exceeds the prescribed limitations outlined in this chapter shall require the refiling of the original application and a subsequent hearing by the appropriate review authority.
(Prior code § 159.60.020)
§ 17.120.030 Applicability.
The Director may grant a minor modification to an approved permit up to a maximum of 10% governing only the following measurable design/site considerations, which in no case would result in a reduction from any minimum standard outlined in this Zoning Ordinance:
A.
On-site circulation and parking, loading and landscaping;
B.
Placement and/or height of walls, fences and structures;
C.
Reconfiguration of architectural features, including colors, and/or modification of finished materials that do not alter or compromise the previously approved theme; and
D.
A reduction in density or intensity of a development project.
(Prior code § 159.60.030)