Unless the board specifically approves a different time when action is officially taken on the request, approvals which have been issued under the provisions of this chapter shall expire without further action by the planning commission or the board, unless the applicant commences the authorized use or improvement within one year of the date the variance is issued; or, unless before the expiration of the one year period; the applicant shall apply for an extension thereof by completing and submitting a request for extension, including the renewal fee as established by city council resolution. The request for extension shall state facts showing a good faith attempt to complete or utilize the approval permitted in the variance. A request for an extension not exceeding one year shall be subject to the review and approval of the zoning administrator. On matters involving a major variance approval, should a second extension of time or any extension of time longer than one year be requested by the applicant, it shall be presented to the planning commission for a recommendation and to the board for a decision. (Ord. 674, sec. 1, 7-17-2000)