(A) Expiration. Notwithstanding the requirements of the individual codes adopted by this chapter, and subject to the exceptions provided below, every permit issued by the Building Official, under the provisions of this chapter, shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by the permit is not completed by the owner, owner’s agent, or the permittee and approved by the city within the following time limits commencing on the date of the permit issuance.
(B) Re-issuance. After completion of all permit entitlements under the Uniform Building Code, the following time units shall apply for re-issuance of the permit:
Residential
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Residential
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Room additions and interior/exterior remodeling and/or repair | 12 months |
Pools/spas | 12 months |
Patio covers, balconies, decks | 6 months |
Re-roofing | 6 months |
Fireplaces | 6 months |
Commercial/Industrial Tenant Improvements
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Interior and exterior remodeling (including small additions) | 12 months |
New Building Construction
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Commercial/industrial | 24 months |
Residential | 24 months |
Grading | 12 months |
Plumbing, mechanical, electrical and solar (not associated with any of the above items) | 6 months |
Demolition | 6 months |
Plan check | 6 months |
Other | 6 months |
(C) Exception.
(1) Upon written request of the owner or permittee, the Building Official may extend the period for completion of construction for a period not to exceed six months. The written request must be submitted to the Building Official prior to the date of expiration of the permit in question and shall demonstrate that:
(a) Due to circumstances beyond the owner or permittee’s control, construction could not be completed in the above specified construction time period;
(b) That reasonable progress has been made;
(c) That the condition of the property presents no health or safety hazard; and
(d) That the continuing delay will not create any unreasonable visual or physical detriment to the neighborhood.
(2) No permit shall be extended more than once.
(D) Note.
(1) REASONABLE PROGRESS. A demonstration that all means reasonably available to the permitee to complete the work within the prescribed time have been exhausted.
(2) REMODELING. Construction of work which constitutes construction, enlargement, alteration, erection, repair, demolition or improvement, of an existing building, structure or other improvement located on a piece of property.
(3) Every permit issued by the Building Official, under the provisions of this chapter, shall expire by limitation and become null and void. At which time the city will declare the unfinished project a public nuisance and seek abatement according to the code.
(1995 Code, § 4.70.080) (Ord. 02-1910, passed 11-19-2002)