Construction may be completed on any structure legally under construction upon annexation; provided that:
(A) The owner or his or her designated representative applies to the Code Enforcement Officer for a development approval to authorize further work on the structure, stating the proposed use of the structure and attaching the plans and specifications relating to the construction; and
(B) The construction is completed within two years of the effective date of annexation. Action on the development approvals shall be taken by the Code Enforcement Officer within 15 days from the date of application. The Code Enforcement Officer shall deny the development approval if he or she finds that the construction will not meet the requirements of the building, fire protection or minimum housing codes and other applicable ordinances and codes of the city. If the development approval is refused, the construction work shall cease until necessary corrections are made.
(Ord. 3020, passed 9-10-2013, § 8.14.4)