Ordinances-2017-393 - Zoning Code Amendment - OPD

accordingly. Failure to comply with the terms of this section in a timely manner shall result in all construction being halted until compliance is restored. M. Conformance with Approved Plan- Modifications after Initial Construction. When the project has been completed, the use of the lands and construction, modification, or alterations of any buildings or structures within the development shall remain in conformance with the approved development plan. However, any minor alteration or modification of existing buildings may be reviewed and approved by the City if the request is found to be consistent with the purpose and intent of the approved development plan. OPD .08 Exceptions The approval criteria contained in this article are to be used by the City as a minimum requirement for evaluating planned developments. However, such criteria are not intended to restrict creativity and an applicant may request in writing, modifications to the planned development approval criteria. The City will use the following criteria when evaluating any such request: A. The modification will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of the City zoning ordinance and the City Comprehensive Plan. B. The modification will generally enhance the proposed planned development and will not have adverse impact on its physical, visual, or spatial characteristics. C. The modification shall not result in a configuration of lots or street system that is impractical or detracts from the appearance of the proposed development. Section III. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinance in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Section IV. Severability Clause. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section V. When Effective. This ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval, and posting as provided by law. However, any planned area development districts that were approved prior to the effective date of this ordinance shall be subject to the provisions of Section 3, Planned Area Development District, of the Tiffin Zoning Ordinance, as if it had not been revoked.