Changes to Approved Site Plans.
Tupelo Development Code § 12.11.12
in effect12.11.12. - Changes to Approved Site Plans.
(1) Upon the written request of the applicant, the Director of Planning and Development may approve the following minor changes to an approved site plan without further review by the Planning Committee or City Council:
(a) Expansion of an existing building or structure, or construction of an accessory building or structure, representing ten percent or less of the floor area of the existing or proposed buildings or structures on the lot or project of the approved site plan;
(b) Alteration to any approved element of the building elevation, expansion of an approved building or structure, or addition of an accessory building or structure, representing no more than ten percent of the floor area of the buildings or structures approved on the site plan;
(c) Expansion or changes in off-street parking representing 20 percent or less of the area of the existing or proposed parking;
(d) Minor field alterations to accommodate physical site conditions involving interior features of the site design, including relocation of the buildings or uses shown on the approved site plan, which represents the same general building relationships, topography, landscaping, and minimum utility standards; or
(e) Where the approved plant materials are unavailable, substitution of the approved plant materials for plant materials which will accomplish the intent of Chapter 9 of this Code and the approved site plan.
(2) Standards of Review: Before approving any such change, the Director of Planning and Development shall make the following findings:
(a) That all changes conform to the minimum required standards for the zoning district in which the property is located;
(b) The off-street parking is not reduced below the minimum required or increased above the maximum permitted by Chapter 8 of this Code;
(c) That all additions, alterations, and expansions shall be compatible with the existing or approved buildings, structures, and parking area;
(d) That any additional required landscaping shall be comparable to the approved site plan and shall follow City specifications and guidelines;
(e) That the effect of the landscaping, buffers, or screening on the site, or on the approved site plan, is not diminished;
(f) That the number of access points to public streets is neither increased or substantially relocated;
(g) That the circulation pattern provides for the safe, controlled, and orderly flow of pedestrians and vehicles;
(h) That the change will result in better or equal performance of the overall objectives of the approved site plan and specific zoning district classification;
(i) That the changes do not otherwise violate any provision of this Code or other applicable laws;
(j) That the use and development of the property is otherwise in full compliance with the requirements of this Code.
(k) Modifications to an approved Major Site Plan beyond the scope of this Section shall require review and approval by the Planning Committee and City Council according to the requirements of Section 12.11.3 for new site plans.
Source: City of Tupelo, Mississippi, Code of Ordinances and Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ms/tupelo/codes/development_code?nodeId=CH12APPE_12.11SIPLRE_12.11.12CHAPSIPLFetched: 11/1/2026