(A) Every permit issued by the building official under the provision of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the builder or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the issue date of the permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permits is suspended or abandoned at any time after work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before work can be resumed, a new permit shall be obtained to do so, and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded six months.
(B) A permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for a one time extension provided he can show good and satisfactory reasons, and beyond his control, that the work cannot be commenced within the 180-day period from the issue date. No permit shall be extended more than one time. In order to renew work on a permit after it has expired, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
(Ord. No. 2412, § 2, 4-14-1986)
Editor’s note:
Section 2 of Ord. 2412, adopted April 14, 1986, did not specifically amend the Code; hence, inclusion herein as § 8-20 was at the discretion of the editor.