(A) Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of the technical codes shall expire by limitation and become null and void when any of the following circumstances is applicable:
(1) Failure to start construction. If the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit is issued;
(2) Cessation of work. If the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days or more;
(3) Time to complete. In addition to divisions (A)(1) and (2) above, every permit issued under the provisions of this chapter expires by limitation and becomes null and void when the time allowed to complete all work authorized by the permit exceeds the following time periods based on valuation:
Valuation | Time Allowed |
Under $300,000 | 12 months |
$300,001 to $1,000,000 | 24 months |
$1,000,001 to § 20,000,000 | 36 months |
Over $20,000,000 | 48 months |
(B) Before work terminated pursuant to division (A) above can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained, and the permittee shall pay new full permit fees.
(C) The fee therefor shall be pursuant to the last adopted fees provided no changes have been made to the original plans or specifications for such work; and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year.
(D) If the suspension or abandonment of the project has exceeded one year, a new permit shall be obtained and the permit fees be paid in full.
(Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1428, passed 7-18-18; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19)