(A) A permit shall be obtained before beginning construction, demolition, alteration, or repair of any building or structure, using forms furnished by the Building Commissioner. All permits shall be issued by the Building Commissioner, and all fees provided for herein shall be paid to the county.
(B) A building permit expires and becomes void if:
(1) The work authorized by the permit is not started within one year from the date of issuance;
(2) The work authorized by the permit is suspended or abandoned for six months; and/or
(3) The work authorized by the permit is not completed within two years from the date of issuance.
(C) The Building Commissioner may grant extensions to these time limitations, provided that the extension request is submitted prior to the expiration date of the permit.
(Ord. 325-95, passed 4-3-1995)