(A) Cases in which work is not substantially commenced. Unless a different period is specified by G.S. Chapter 160D or other specific applicable law, or a different period is provided by a quasi-judicial development approval, a development agreement, or this chapter, a development approval issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire one year after the date of issuance if the work authorized by the development approval has not been substantially commenced. For similar state law provisions, refer to G.S. § 160D-403(c).
(B) Cases in which work or activity is commenced then discontinued. Where the development approval is issued for temporary land uses, special events, temporary signs, and similar development, if the work or activity is discontinued for a period of 24 months after commencement, the development approval shall immediately expire. For similar state law provisions, refer to G.S. §§ 160D-403(c), and 160D-108(d).
(C) During appeal. The time periods set out in this section shall be tolled during the pendency of any appeal. For similar state law provisions, refer to G.S. §§ 160D-403(c), and 160D- 1111.
(D) New development approval required. No work or activity authorized by any development approval that has expired shall thereafter be performed until a new development approval has been secured. For similar state law provisions, refer to G.S. §§ 160D-403(c), and 160D-1111.
(E) Vested rights. This section shall not limit any vested rights secured by G.S. 160D-108. For similar state law provisions, refer to G.S. §§ 160D-403(c), and 160D-1111.
(Ord. 23-241, passed 7-18-2023)