In the event the board of zoning adjustment does grant a variance or special exception as provided in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, building permits for alterations or new construction in accordance with the variance must begin within eighteen (18) months from the date of submittal of the application for a variance or special exception or the variance shall become null and void. The time limit of the variance may be extended an additional six (6) months by the planning manager, and then only if the petitioner shows adequate cause to the board that circumstances necessitate a time extension.
(1999 Code; amd. Ord. 2022-20, 5-3-2022)