Land Development Ordinance - Amended 4-2-2024

A. General Required Findings for Administrative Adjustments . The general findings required for each administrative adjustment shall be clearly demonstrated by the person(s) applying for the requested adjustment as follows: i. Maintains Purpose & Intent . The administrative adjustment maintains the purpose and intent of the approved use or regulation for which the adjustment is requested, as outlined in the Land Development Ordinance. ii. Maintains the Design, Convenience & Character . The administrative adjustment shall be in harmony with the approved use, will maintain the design, convenience, and character of the use, and such adjustment will be compatible with the surrounding land uses.

iii. Identified Constraints . The administrative adjustment is based on definitive constraints, associated specifically with the proposed adjustment.

iv. Documentation of Constraints . If the proposed adjustment directly or indirectly relates to specific constraints, the applicant shall provide documentation by a qualified professional regarding such specific constraints. B. Specific Required Findings for Administrative Adjustments . In addition to the general requirements, certain administrative adjustments are permitted with specific requirements within the Land Development Ordinance, including but not limited to: i. Minimum Required Parking . See Article N Parking, Loading & Lighting Design Standards, §9-1658 Alternative Off-Street Parking, a. Criteria for Consideration of Alternative Off-Street Parking and b. Administrative Adjustment for the reduction of minimum parking requirements. ii. Retention of Existing Plant Material. See Article O Landscaping & Tree Protection Standards, §9-1706 Installation & Inspection, b. Inspection, (1) Prior to Certificate of Occupancy.

iii. DC-1 & DC-2 Form-Based Zoning District Standards . See Appendix A DC-1 & DC-2 Form-Based Districts, §9-2003 Administrative

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