A. Expiration of Building Permit. Any building permit issued pursuant to this Title will be null and void if:
1. The work authorized by such permit has not commenced within six months after the date of issuance of such permit;
2. Such work has begun but is suspended or abandoned for six months or longer;
3. Work is not completed within one year for projects with a construction cost of $300,000.00 or less, or within 15 months for projects with a construction cost of over $300,000.00.
B. Extension for Good Cause; Fee. The Building Commissioner may, but is not required to, extend any such time limit for good cause shown, after written request for such extension and payment of a deposit equal to an amount adequate to cover permit renewal for at least six months or such longer time as the Building Commissioner may determine is likely to be necessary for the completion of construction. The fee due shall be based on the monthly permit renewal fee set in the fee schedule for renewal of a permit with exterior work incomplete or renewal of a permit with only interior work incomplete, as the case may be.
C. Restoration Upon Expiration. If a permit has expired and is not renewed, then all previous construction, if any, must be removed and the property restored to its original condition, and all fees paid therefor are forfeited to the Village and the permit is null and void. If the permittee does not remove all previous construction and restore the property to its original condition, then the Village may complete such removal and restoration and recover all of its costs and expenses by the filing of a lien on the property or by any other legal action permitted by law. Any bond or deposit on file for such permit shall be forfeited to the Village.
D. Applications. Any permit application pending for more than six months for which no permit has been issued will be deemed null and void. (Ord. 2021-13, 6-28-2021)