(a) A building permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire by time limitation under the following conditions:
(1) If no work under the permit is commenced within one year after the issuance of the permit;
(2) If, after work has been commenced, there is a cessation of work for one hundred twenty days, in which case, upon notice from the Building Inspector, which notice may be posted upon the premises, the permit shall expire; or
(3) If, after work has been commenced, all work to be performed under the permit is not completed within twenty-four months after issuance of the permit.
(b) A person may obtain a one-time six-month extension of an unexpired permit upon a showing, satisfactory to the Planning and Zoning Commission, that work on the project will be completed within the extension period. No fee will be charged by the Village for this extension.
(c) A permit which has been expired for a period of six months or less may be renewed for a period to be determined by the Planning and Zoning Commission, upon a showing, satisfactory to the Planning and Zoning Commission, that work on the project will be completed within the extension period, provided no changes have been made in the original plans and specifications for such work. The renewal fee shall be one half the amount of the fee required for a new permit. Permits which have been expired for greater than six months shall require a new application and payment of the full permit fee.
(d) If work on any building or structure is not completed pursuant to the permit provisions contained herein, the Village, by and through the Law Director at the direction of the Mayor, may seek relief under Chapter 1311 of this Building Code.
(e) In the event that a building permit has expired pursuant to this section, the project shall be subject to review for zoning compliance, pursuant to the zoning certificate expiration provisions of Section 1125.03 of the Codified Ordinances.
(Ord. 2015-18. Passed 7-11-16.)