(a) Commencement and Completion. The proposed construction shall begin within twelve months after approval of the application by the Planning Commission. A minimum of fifty percent, in terms of cost, of the fatal construction (including improvements other than buildings) shown on the approved plan shall be completed within a period of two years following approval; otherwise, approval of the plan will expire. The period of time for completion of the development may be extended from time to time by the Commission, upon a showing of good cause by the applicant for the permit.
(b) Grading. The permittee or his or her agent shall notify the City Inspector when the grading is ready for final inspection. Final approval of the grading shall not be given until all grading work, all drainage facilities and their protective devices and all erosion control measures have been completed in accordance with the final approved grading plan and until all required reports and core samples, if any are required, have been submitted. After final inspection and a determination that the work completed is in accordance with the final approved grading plan, the Inspector shall issue a written certification to that effect.
(c) Landscaping. The permittee or his or her agent shall notify the City Manager when the landscaping is ready for final inspection. Final approval of the landscaping shall not be given until all landscaping work, including installation of all plant material and irrigation systems, if any, has been completed in accordance with the final approved landscape plan. After final inspection and a determination that the work completed is in accordance with the final approved landscape plan, the Manager shall issue a written certification to that effect.
(Ord. 1049. Passed 2-26-85.)