Non-Substantive Amendments Clause Samples
The Non-Substantive Amendments clause allows for minor changes to a contract that do not affect its meaning or the parties' rights and obligations. Typically, this clause covers corrections such as fixing typographical errors, updating formatting, or clarifying language without altering the contract's intent. Its core function is to streamline the process of making inconsequential updates, ensuring the contract remains accurate and clear without requiring formal renegotiation or approval for every minor edit.
Non-Substantive Amendments. 4.1.1 The following items are considered by both parties to be not substantive and may be amended by resolution of Council:
a) The granting of an extension to the date of commencement of construction as identified in Section 5.3 of this Agreement; and
b) The length of time for the completion of the development as identified in Section 5 .4 of this Agreement.
Non-Substantive Amendments. 6.1.1 The following items are considered by both parties to be non-substantive and may be amended in a matter consistent with the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter:
(a) Changes to the signage provisions as detailed in Section 3.10 of this Agreement;
(b) Minor changes to the lot layout that do not increase the number of lots and number of main dwelling units, and do not reduce the amount of non-disturbance area or common open space;
(c) The granting of an extension to the date of commencement of construction as identified in Section 7.3.1 of this Agreement; and
(d) The granting of an extension to the length of time for the completion of the development as identified in Section 7.4.3 of this Agreement.
Non-Substantive Amendments. The following items are considered by both parties to be not substantive and may be amended by resolution of Council.
(a) A reduction in the number of storeys;
(b) Minor changes to the exterior architectural appearance of the building, which in the opinion of the Development Officer do not conform with the attached Schedules as per Section 3.1;
(c) Changes to the landscaping requirements as detailed in Section 3.9, which in the opinion of the Development Officer do not conform with the attached Schedules as per Section 3.1;
(d) The granting of an extension to the date of commencement of construction, as identified in Section 6.3 of this Agreement; and
(e) The length of time for the completion of the development, as identified in Section 6.5 of this Agreement.
Non-Substantive Amendments. 6.1.1 The following items are considered by both parties to be not substantive and may be amended by resolution of Council:
(a) changes to the exterior materials (not including tone) required by Section 3.5;
(b) changes to the landscaping required by Section 3.6;
(c) changes to the sign requirements of Section 3.7;
(d) changes to the functional elements requirements of Section 3.9;
(e) changes to the date of commencement of development specified in Section 7.3; and
(f) changes to the date of completion of development specified in Section 7.4.
Non-Substantive Amendments. 6.1.1 The following items are considered by both parties to be not substantive and may be amended by resolution of Council.
(a) Changes to parking as detailed in Section 3.5 which do not conform with Schedule B;
(b) Changes to hours of operation as detailed in Section 3.13;
(c) Changes to signage as detailed in Section 3.10;
(d) The granting of an extension to the date of commencement of construction as identified in Section 7.3 of this Agreement; and
(e) The length of time for the completion of the development as identified in Section 7.5 of this Agreement.
Non-Substantive Amendments. The following items are considered by both parties to be not substantive and may be amended by resolution of Council (for greater certainty, these items do not include changes which, in the opinion of the Development Officer, are in conformance with the Schedules):
Non-Substantive Amendments. 6.1.1 The following items are considered by both parties to be not substantive and may be amended in a matter consistent with the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter:
(a) To allow the building to expand an additional 93 square metres (1000 square feet), provided 50% lot coverage is not exceeded as per the applicable zone;
(b) The granting of an extension to the date of commencement of construction as identified in Section 7.3.1 of this Agreement; and
(c) The granting of an extension to the length of time for the completion of the development as identified in Section 7.4.3 of this Agreement.
Non-Substantive Amendments. 6.1.1 The following items are considered by both parties to be not substantive and may be amended by resolution of Council:
(a) an increase in the total number of permitted dwelling units within the building envelope of not more than 6 units for a maximum of 71 units;
(b) changes to the mix of dwelling unit types required by Section 3.4;
(c) minor changes to the exterior materials required by Section 3.5 provided that a variety of materials and colours is provided;
(d) changes to the landscaping required by Section 3.6;
(e) changes to the sign requirements of Section 3.7;
(f) changes to the functional elements requirements of Section 3.9;
(g) changes to the permitted hours of operation as established under Section 3.13;
(h) changes to the date of commencement of development specified in Section 7.3; and
(i) changes to the date of completion of development specified in Section 7.5.
Non-Substantive Amendments. 6.1.1 The following items are considered by both parties to be not substantive and may be amended in a matter consistent with the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter:
(a) Changes to the Agreement, including changes to the schedules, to allow commercial uses on the ground floor of the building;
(b) Changes to the Agreement, including changes to the schedules, to allow the building to be located closer to ▇▇▇▇ Harbour Road or other such changes required as a result of completed Road Functional Plans;
(c) Changes to the parking, circulation, and access requirements as detailed in Section 3.7;
(d) Changes to the landscaping requirements as detailed in Section 3.9;
(e) The granting of an extension to the date of commencement of construction as identified in Section 7.3 of this Agreement; and
(f) The granting of an extension to the length of time for the completion of the development as identified in Section 7.4 of this Agreement.
Non-Substantive Amendments. 6.1.1 The following items are considered by both parties to be not substantive and may be amended by resolution of Council:
(a) Changes to the phasing detailed in Section 3.3;
(b) Changes to the setback and separation distance building siting requirements as detailed in Section 3.7 provided that the maximum number of units does not exceed 374 units and 60% Common Open Space is retained;
(c) Changes to the architectural requirements as detailed in Section 3.8.
(d) Changes to the accessory buildings or structures requirements as detailed in Section 3.10.
(e) Changes to the location and provisions of parks as detailed in Section 3.14
(f) Changes to the signage requirements of Section 3.16.
(g) The granting of an extension to the date of commencement of construction as identified in Section 7.3.1 of this Agreement; and
(h) The length of time for the completion of the development as identified in Section 7.4.4 of this Agreement.