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approve changes that constitute a modification of the approval . A modification shall require <br /> approval of the Board of Commissioners . <br /> 4 . 44 . 1 Modifications defined <br /> The following items are all modifications to a permit . For the purposes of this section, the <br /> term " substantial" shall apply to changes of 5 % (or more) for projects with a building square <br /> footage of 100 , 000 or more and changes of 10 % (or more) for projects with a building <br /> square footage of less than 100 , 000 . <br /> a) Any change in a condition imposed during the approval of a SUP <br /> b) Any change in use or combination of uses <br /> c) Any substantial change in size or intensity of use an authorized. use . Increases in the <br /> number of dwelling or lodain units are examples of an increase in intensity of use . <br /> d) Structural alterations that substantially affect the basic size, form, style , <br /> ornamentation, and/or character of the building shown on the approved site plan or <br /> described in the applicant ' s narrative . <br /> e) Substantial change in the amount and/or location of open space , recreation facilities <br /> or landscape screening . <br /> f) Any increase in the size or number of approved signs . <br /> g) Any change in parking areas resulting in an increase or reduction of ten ( 10) percent <br /> or more in number of spaces . Reductions caused by shared parking among uses are <br /> not considered modifications . <br /> h) Substantial changes in pedestrian and/or vehicular access or circulation . <br /> i) Any change in a setback required by the provision of this Ordinance or imposed as a <br /> condition of approval . <br /> j ) Any change in the location or extent of street and utility improvements or rights - of- <br /> way , including water, sewer, and storm drainage facilities , which would provide a <br /> different level of service . <br /> k) Any combination of minor changes that in the determination of the planning staff <br /> are , taken together, substantial in nature . <br /> 4 . 44 . 2 Review of Record Required <br /> The Planning staff shall , before making a determination as to whether a proposed action is a <br /> minor change or modification, review the record of the proceedings on the original <br /> application for approval of the SU . The determination shall be based upon the request of the <br /> applicant, the review of the approval records , of the original request and the Planning staffs <br /> findings under the criteria of Section 4 . 7 . 1 . <br /> 4 . 44 . 3 Action Required on Proposed Minor Changes or Modifications <br /> The Planning staff shall , if it is determined that the proposed action is a minor change , state <br /> the findings in writing to the applicant . The applicant shall file with the Planning staff an <br /> amended site plan, or written statement, outlining in detail the minor change ( s) proposed . <br /> The Planning staff shall file the amended site plan or written statement with the originally <br /> approved site plan . <br /> If it is determined that the proposed action is a modification, the Planning staff shall require <br /> the applicant to submit a request for modification of the approved SUP . The applicant shall <br /> provide an amended site plan and written narrative outlining the specific changes requested . <br /> The Planning staff shall submit the request to the Board of Commissioners . If the Board <br /> g:\craig\edd\entrancesud\ 12ft4-00\dg <br />