This section applies only to Master Plans required herein in conformance with Chapter 171 of this Code and Site Plans required herein in conformance with Chapter 157 of this Code. All major changes to a master plan or to a site plan shall be made in accordance with the procedures in effect at the time of the initial approval. Major changes shall be deemed to be any change not hereinafter listed as a minor change. Minor changes, as hereinafter listed, shall not be made unless the prior approval for such change is obtained from the City Engineer. Such approval shall be in writing and shall be signed by the City Manager. Upon application, to make a minor change and upon verification that the following conditions have been met, it shall be the duty of the City Engineer to grant approval to such minor change. Minor changes are deemed to include the following:

   1.   Moving building walls within the confines of the smallest rectangle that would have enclosed each original approved buildings. Relocation of building entrances or exits; shortening of building canopies.

   2.   Changing to a more restrictive use provided there is no reduction in the amount of off-street parking as originally approved.

   3.   Changing angle of parking or aisle width in accordance with code provisions provided there is no reduction in the amount of off-street parking as originally approved.

   4.   Moving of ingress and egress drives a distance not more than 100 feet if required for traffic regulation.

   5.   Substitute plant species provided a licensed landscape architect, engineer or architect certifies the substituted special is similar in nature.

   6.   Increase quantities of plant materials or size of landscaped areas.

   7.   Change type and design of lighting fixtures provided a licensed engineer or architect certifies there will be no change in the intensity of light.

   8.   Increase peripheral yards.

   9.   Increase building, if no significant increase to drainage or open space requirements.