In the case where an approval has not been exercised within one year, the approval shall be null and void.
EXERCISED as set forth in this section shall mean that the binding contracts for the construction of the main building have been let; or in the absence of contracts that the main building is under construction to a substantial degree; or that prerequisite conditions involving substantial investment are contracted for or completed (sewage, drainage and the like). When construction is not a part of the use, EXERCISED shall mean that the use is in operation in compliance with the requirements set forth in this subchapter.
(Ord. passed 9-3-1986; Ord. passed 5-6-2008)