Variances, which may be assigned, shall become null and void and of no effect if the applicant does not proceed with the actual construction work in accordance with the approved plans within six months from the date the variance is granted unless an extension therefor has been granted by the Commission, or by the Council if the variance was granted by the Council after denial by the Commission, upon the written petition of the applicant for such extension filed before the expiration of the said six months period. A fee shall be paid to the city upon the filing of each petition for an extension in an amount established by the City Council, from time to time, by resolution, for the purpose of defraying the expenditures incidental to the proceedings set forth in this subchapter.
('65 Code, § 9-3.1810) (Ord. 556, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 681, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 730, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 307-C.S., passed - - )