A. Every permit issued by the city shall expire and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of issuance of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days.
B. After expiration of a permit, a new permit must be obtained prior to recommencing work. If no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and the suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year, the fee for a new permit shall be one-half (1/2) the amount required for a new permit for such work. If changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, or the suspension or abandonment has exceeded one year, the fee for a new permit shall be the full amount required for a new permit for such work. (Ord. 168, 3-7-1995)