(A) A conditional use permit shall lapse and shall become void one year following the date on which the use permit became effective, unless prior to the expiration of one year, a building permit is issued and construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion on the site which was the subject of the use permit application, or a certificate of occupancy is issued for the structure which was the subject of the use permit application, or the site is occupied if no building permit or certificate of occupancy is required; provided that, a use permit for a public utility installation may be valid for a longer period if specified by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(B) A conditional use permit subject to lapse may be renewed; provided that, prior to the expiration date, an application for renewal of the use permit is filed with the Commission.
(C) The Planning and Zoning Commission may grant or deny an application for renewal of a
conditional use permit, subject to the modification of existing conditions of approval and/or the addition of new conditions of approval.
(D) A conditional use permit shall also lapse if the use for which the permit is approved is terminated for a period of two years. Recommencement of the use after the two-year period of inactivity shall require filing a new application following the requirements and processes specified in §§ 20.3-2 through 20.3-10.
(Ord. 2012-04, passed 12-5-2012)