(a) Building permit deemed invalid.
(1) Any building permit shall become invalid if the authorized work does not commence within 180 days after issuance of the permit or if the authorized work is abandoned for a period of 180 days after commencement. The building official may grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time for not more than 180 days each upon justifiable cause.
(2) Any building permit shall become invalid one year after the date of issuance. The building official may grant, in writing, one extension of time for up to one year upon justifiable cause.
(b) Previous approvals. No amendment of this chapter shall require changes in the plans, construction or designated use of a building for which a lawful building permit has been issued or otherwise lawfully authorized if the permitted activity has been physically commenced within 90 days after the date of issuance of the building permit.
(c) Revocation of permits. The building official may revoke a permit or approval issued under the provisions of this chapter in case of any false statement or misrepresentation of fact in the application or on the plans on which the permit or approval was based.
(d) Inspection. The building official shall cause the appropriate inspections to be made as required under this chapter and the building code. The building official shall either approve that portion of the construction as completed or shall notify the permit holder or an authorized agent that the construction fails to comply with this chapter or the building code. These inspections shall include:
(1) Periodic inspections. Periodic inspections required under the Michigan Residential Code, Michigan Construction Code, and other applicable codes promulgated pursuant to MCL 125.1504.
(2) Special inspections. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as limiting inspections during regular business hours or whenever work is being pursued and as may be considered appropriate by the respective official, provided the inspector announces himself and presents his credentials if requested. Any of the above inspections may be combined with other inspections if all work necessary for these inspections has been completed and has not been concealed.
(e) Building permit and inspection fees. All fees for inspection and the issuance of permits required under this chapter shall be collected in advance by the city. The amount of such fees shall be established in accordance with section 94-100 of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 152, 5-1-2006)