(A) Applications for permits will be deemed to be invalid and abandoned if not picked up within 180 days after date of filing or notification that such permit has been approved whichever is greater. The Building Commissioner may grant one or more extensions to the application if requested in writing by the applicant and suitable justification for the extension can be demonstrated.
(B) Permits will become invalid if work as authorized by the permit has not commenced within 180 days after the issuance of the permit. The Building Commissioner may grant one or more extensions to the application if requested in writing by the applicant and suitable justification for the extension can be demonstrated.
(C) Permits shall become invalid if work authorized by the permit has been suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after work has commenced. The Building Commissioner may grant one or more extensions to the application if requested in writing by the applicant and suitable justification for the extension can be demonstrated.
(D) Permits shall become invalid if work authorized by the permit has not been completed within 180 days after the issuance of the permit. Exceptions: The permits issued to the following classes of construction shall be valid for a period of one year unless notice under division (C) above (abandonment) has been made.
(1) Commercial and industrial new construction in excess of 10,000 square feet.
(2) Residential new construction in excess of 2,500 square feet.
(Ord. 20-08, passed 3-18-20)