Except as otherwise provided in writing by the city council, any rezone approval initiated by an interested party other than the city shall be conditioned upon commencement of actual construction or improvements on the affected property or the actual occupancy and utilization for the use of the proposed development upon the affected property within two (2) years from the date of such approval. If the applicant fails to commence such construction or improvements, or any other conditions imposed by the city council, to the satisfaction of the city, within the required time frame, the property's zoning classification and zone district shall automatically, and without further notice or hearings thereon, revert to its prior zoning classification and district. For purposes of this section, "commencement of actual construction or improvements" shall mean that the city has either inspected and approved completion of all designated improvements or the city has inspected and approved completion of construction of all footings of the proposed development or structure on the affected property. (Ord. 1997-55, 11-19-1997)