(A) A design review, use permit, administrative use permit, or variance shall lapse one year after date of approval or at an alternative time specified as a condition of approval:
(1) A building permit has been issued and construction has diligently commenced thereon and has not expired;
(2) A certificate of occupancy has been issued;
(3) The use is established; or
(4) The design review, use permit, admini-strative use permit or variance is renewed per division (D) of this section.
(B) Unless otherwise specified by a condition of approval, the validity of a design review, use permit, administrative use permit or variance shall not be affected by changes in ownership as long as the use or structure is substantially similar or the same as originally approved and, in the case of a use permit or administrative use permit, the use is a conforming one. If the site remains unused for a continuous one-year period, however, the use permit, admini-strative use permit or variance is considered expired and a new approval is necessary. Nonconforming non-residential uses with previously approved use permits/administrative use permits (e.g., those no longer conforming with the underlying zoning or General Plan designation) shall be subject to review upon changes in ownership or tenancy.
(C) A design review, variance or use permit may be renewed or extended by the Zoning Administrator for a one-year period without notice or public hearing, if the findings required remain valid and application is made prior to expiration. No more than two one year extensions may be granted.
(Ord. 897-C-S, passed 10-25-94; Am. Ord. 1017-C-S, passed 3-23-04)