(A) General. As provided in this division, permits and other approvals listed in § 155.412 (Specific Permits and Approvals) automatically expire without further action by the city unless:
(1) An extension of time is approved under § 155.420.100 (Extension of Time); or
(2) An alternative timeframe is established by the review authority in accordance with § 155.420.100 (Extension of Time).
(B) Time limits.
(1) Permits and other approvals listed in § 155.412 (Specific Permits and Approvals) expire two years after approval if not exercised. A permit/approval is exercised when:
(a) A building permit is issued and construction has commenced and is diligently pursued to completion;
(b) A certificate of occupancy is issued; or
(c) The land use is established.
(2) After a permit/approval is exercised, the permit/approval expires if, prior to occupancy, construction stops for three years.
(C) Discontinued uses.
(1) Approved use permits that have been vested pursuant to division (B) above do not expire and remain in effect indefinitely unless the city revokes the permit as provided in § 155.428.080 (Permit Revocation).
(2) If a land use authorized by a use permit ceases operations for any period of time, the use permit remains valid and the land use may be re-established without the need for a new use permit. A re-established use must comply with all conditions of approval attached to the original permit.
(3) If a legally established land use without a required use permit ceases operations for any period of time, the land use may be re-established only after obtaining city approval of the required use permit.
(D) Effect of expiration.
(1) An expired permit/approval is void and of no further force and effect. An applicant retains no rights previously granted under an expired permit/approval.
(2) To establish a use or structure allowed by an expired permit/approval, an applicant must apply for and receive city approval of a new permit/approval.
(Ord. 885-C.S., passed 5-21-19; Am. Ord. 916-C.S., passed 7-6-21; Am. Ord. 951-C.S., passed 10-17-23)