Applications approved under this Article are valid for two years from the date of approval unless an alternative phasing plan with alternate commencement and completion dates has been approved by the Development Review Committee or an extension of time pursuant to subsection A below has been granted.
A. One (1) extension for up to one (1) additional year may be granted by the original approving authority for good cause. The review of extension requests shall include an evaluation of the effect of new or current regulations on the project. Requests for an extension shall be submitted a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date in writing.
B. A project that has started construction, and is making substantial progress, as determined by the City, within the two-year validity period, shall be considered vested and not required to meet new Development Code requirements.
('76 Code, Art. 12-1) (Ord. 743, passed 4-10-86; Am. Ord. 2003-008, passed 4-24-03; Am. Ord. 2008-010, passed 5-8-08; Am. Ord. 2018-002, passed 2-8-18; Am. Ord. 2023-003, passed 4-6-23)