(a) As to commercial and industrial construction, if the work described within the zoning permit has not begun within one year from the date of issuance thereof, said permit shall expire. It shall be revoked by the Zoning Administrator; and written notice thereof shall be given to the persons affected, together with notice that any such work, as described in the canceled permit, shall not commence unless and until a new zoning permit has obtained or an extension granted at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator. If the work described in any commercial or industrial zoning permit has not been substantially completed within two and one-half (2½) years of the date of issuance thereof, said Permit shall expire and be revoked by the Zoning Administrator. Written notice thereof shall be given to the persons affected, together with notice that further work, as described in the canceled permit, shall not proceed unless and until a new zoning permit has been obtained or an extension granted at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator.
(b) As to residential construction, if any such work described in any residential zoning permit has not been substantially completed, within one and one-half (1½) years of the date of issuance thereof, said permit shall expire and be revoked by the Zoning Administrator. Written notice thereof shall be given to the persons affected, together with notice that further work, as described in the canceled permit, shall not proceed unless and until a new zoning permit has been obtained or an extension granted at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator.
(Ord. 1-15. Passed 2-23-15.)