The second paragraph of Section 303.4 of the Administrative Code is amended to read as follows:
303.4 Expiration.
(A) Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of the technical codes shall become invalid if the work on the site authorized by such permit is not commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for 12 months at any time after the work is commenced.
(B) The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time. Each extension period shall not exceed 180 days. The permittee shall request an extension in writing and demonstrate justifiable cause for the extension. An extension granted under the provisions of this code shall not be construed as authorizing, and shall not authorize, an extension of time for taking action under or in violation of any law or ordinance.
(C) Expiration of Permit for Unlawful Structure. If a building permit was issued in order to bring an unpermitted structure or other unlawful, substandard, or hazardous condition into compliance with any applicable law, or ordinance, such permit shall expire by limitation and become null and void 90 calendar days after the date on which the permit was issued. The Building Official may extend the validity of the permit for a period not exceeding 90 calendar days beyond the initial 90-day limit upon written request by the applicant filed with the Building Official prior to the expiration date of the original permit.
(`83 Code, § 15.04.100) (Ord. 99-7 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2003-01, § 1, 2003; Ord. 2007-21, § 1 (part), 2007; Ord. 2019-06 § 7, 2019; Ord. 2024-03 § 1, 2024)