(A) Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of the technical codes shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, 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 if the project is not completed within the stated periods in § 150.084.
(B) All permits shall expire by limitation of time and become null and void unless a written request for an extension of time has been submitted to the Building Official prior to permit expiration. The written request must demonstrate that:
(1) Due to circumstances beyond the owner’s or permittee’s control, construction could not be commenced, continued or completed in the authorized time period;
(2) If construction has started, substantial progress has been made;
(3) The condition of the property presents no health or safety hazard; and
(4) The continued delay will not create any unreasonable aesthetic impact to the neighborhood or substantial economic detriment to neighboring property owners.
(C) The time periods set forth to start construction within 180 days or resume construction after cessation of work for 180 days may each be extended no more than once, and the time period set forth to complete construction may be extended no more than three times. Each extension of time shall not exceed 180 days.
(D) The decision of the Building Official may be appealed to the Director of Community Development, who shall conduct a de novo review. Any such appeal shall be filed in writing within seven days of the decision of the Building Official. The decision of the Director of Community Development shall be final.
(E) Before work terminated pursuant to division (B) above can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained, and the permittee shall pay new full permit fees.
(F) 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.
(G) 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)