5.03   General Requirements
   A.   The following requirements apply generally throughout this article:
      1.   All applications for Planning Commission or BAR approval will first be reviewed by the City Planner and may be reviewed by the Technical Review Committee (TRC), at the City Planner's discretion. The TRC will only review applications forwarded to it by the City Planner. The City Planner will prepare a report with recommendations and will make a presentation at the Planning Commission, and BAR meetings as appropriate;   
      2.   Applications may be reviewed by Planning Commission or BAR in a regularly scheduled work session prior to the Commission's regularly scheduled formal meeting as appropriate; and,
      3.   Unless otherwise indicated within this UDO, all applications for permits or other approvals shall be made to the City Planner or Designee appointed by the City Manager.
   B.   Expiration of Approvals.
      1.   Approvals granted by the City shall expire if the work has not begun within 1 year from the date of approval.
      2.   If the work described in any Zoning Certificate has not been substantially completed within 1 year of the date of issuance thereof, said certificate shall expire and be cancelled by the Zoning Inspector and written notice shall be given to the owner and contractor. Additional work shall not occur until a new Zoning Certificate is issued.