SECTION 1108D – EXTENSIONS OF TIME

   (a)   For good cause shown, the Building Official may grant one extension of time for up to six months from the compliance timelines in Table 1107D. For good cause shown, one or more additional extensions of time may be granted by the Access Appeals Commission pursuant to Section 1110D; provided, however, that in no event shall the Commission extend the time to complete the mandatory work required by this Chapter 11D beyond June 30, 2026. The Commission’s decision shall be final.

   (b)   A written request for an extension of time shall be submitted to the Department or to the Access Appeals Commission prior to the time for compliance.

   (c)   For purposes of this Chapter 11D, good cause may include but is not limited to:

      (1)   The pendency of a request for a finding of Equivalent Facilitation or Technical Infeasibility;

      (2)   The desirability of coordinating the mandatory work required by this Chapter 11D with voluntary disability access improvements;

      (3)   Financial hardship;

      (4)   A legal hardship such as an existing lease; or

      (5)   A undue procedural delay by the Department or another reviewing City agency.

(Amended by Ord. 60-20, File No. 191150, App. 4/24/2020, Eff. 5/25/2020; Ord. 204-21, File No. 210934, App. 11/12/2021, Eff. 12/13/2021)