A. A new Special Use Permit will lapse and have no further effect 1 year after its effective date unless:
1. a building permit has been issued and construction diligently pursued;
2. a Certificate of Use and Occupancy has been issued;
3. the use is established; or
4. the City Council extends the expiration period by no more than 6 months upon request filed before the expiration of the 1 year period.
B. A new or existing Special Use Permit also lapses upon abandonment of a project or revocation of a building permit. A project is deemed abandoned if the use has been discontinued for a period of 1 year or more or if the permit holder notifies the Planning Director in writing that the project has been abandoned.
C. Use and occupancy permits for Special Uses are valid for the period established by the City Council or as long as the use is established and maintained in conformance with the plans submitted to and approved by City Council. This is in addition to any rescission of a use and occupancy permit based on Building Code violations.
D. If the ownership of the property transfers, or the operator of the special use changes, prior to the establishment of the special use, the new permit holder (owner or operator) must submit written notice to the Planning Director indicating knowledge of, and agreement with, all terms and conditions set forth in the Ordinance approving the Special Use Permit.
(Ord. 170-04. Passed 3-23-04; Ord. 345-10. Passed 6-22-10.)