(A) A cannabis business permit shall be exercised within 12 months of the final selection process, as defined by the procedure guideline and review criteria. A cannabis business permit shall be considered exercised when any of the following occur:
(1) A certificate of occupancy has been issued,
(2) The permitted use(s) has commenced on the site, and
(3) A city building permit or grading permit is secured, and construction lawfully commenced.
(B) Failure to exercise a cannabis business permit within the timeframe established in division (A) of this section shall result in denial of the application.
(C) The City Manager, in his/her sole discretion, may extend the timeframe established in division (A) of this section, if he/she determines that the applicant has made a good faith effort to exercise the cannabis business permit within the defined timeframe.
(Ord. 1780, passed 6-1-22)