Section 105.5 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
A. Expiration: Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this title shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the date of permit issuance, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be commenced or recommenced, a permit shall first be reissued, extended, or renewed by the Building Official. For the purpose of this section, if an inspection approval is not recorded documenting substantial progress, the work authorized by the permit is deemed not commenced or recommenced.
B. Building must cease when a permit is expired: When a permit expires under this section, no building or work shall be done unless the permittee obtains a new permit, an extension, or a renewal permit or is otherwise authorized by the Building Official.
C. Requesting extension of an unexpired permit: Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of time within which the permittee may commence work under that permit when he is unable to commence or recommence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding one year upon written request by the permittee. Subject to approval of the Building Official, permits extended in this manner shall not require additional permit fees and shall not be subject to new regulations adopted after issuance of the permit.
D. Requesting renewal of an expired permit: Any permittee holding an expired permit may apply for a renewal of the permit. An application for renewal of an expired permit shall include a written request by the permittee explaining why the permit was allowed to expire and including a schedule committing to substantial progress and completion of the renewed permit. Renewal of expired permits shall be subject to approval of the Building Official. Permit renewal fees shall be in accordance with the fees established by the City Council. In determining the renewal fee, the Building Official shall consider the overall project scope, the actual amount of construction work completed and approved, and the plan review and inspection time required for project completion. Each renewal shall extend the expiration date for a period of one year.
E. Subsequent requests for permit extensions or renewals: Requests for permit extensions or renewals beyond the initial one-year period shall be granted solely at the discretion of the Building Official.
(Ord. 552-19 § 6, 2019)