(a) If, after a permit has been issued, the operation called for by it is not begun within six months of the date thereof, such permit shall be void. Before operation can begin, a new permit shall be taken out by the owner or by his agent, contractor or architect, and fees fixed in this chapter for the original permit shall be paid therefor.
(b) If after the work has commenced, there is a cessation of the work for a period of six months, then, upon notice to the holder of a building permit, which notice may be posted upon the premises, the permit shall expire. Before work may be continued, the permit must be renewed by the payment of a fee herein fixed for an original permit. Upon the cessation of work for any length of time, the Building Commissioner may order the filling in of any excavation, the protection of property or materials, or the abatement of any condition of nuisance or danger.
(c) After work has been commenced, all work to be performed under such permit, including finish grading, leveling of all excavations, provision for motor vehicle access to any main building and adequate enclosing and preservation from the elements shall be completed in accordance with plans and specifications within two years from the date of such permit. Such completion must be sufficient to permit use of any building for which it may be designed, sufficient to prevent the creation of nuisances or dangerous conditions or the unnecessary deterioration of materials, and sufficient to prevent a continuing adverse effect upon surrounding property values. Such two-year period shall run regardless of the issuance of a stop-work order issued by the Inspector of Buildings for a failure to comply with or for a violation of any of the provisions of this Building Code.
(d) Failure to complete any operation or work for which a permit has been issued within two years from date thereof, as provided herein, shall be deemed a violation of this section by the owner of any property upon which such conditions exist.
(e) Upon the failure of any owner of property to complete any operation or work for which a permit has been issued within two years from date thereof, as provided herein, the Building Commissioner may institute an injunction suit in the Court of Common Pleas of Cuyahoga County for an order of Court ordering such property owner to complete such operation or work within a specified time, to remove any incomplete building or structure, to fill or grade any excavation, to abate any condition of nuisance or danger, or for other relief appropriate to the enforcement of this Building Code.
(f) Failure to obtain a permit within two years after final site plan approval or final approval of the Architectural Board of Review shall void all approval previously given. Thereafter, a new application must be made and another fee paid.
(g) A permit shall be obtained from the Building Commissioner for all items listed in this chapter. No work may commence unless the proper permit listed in this chapter is first obtained by the owner of a property or his or her authorized agent.
(Ord. 2021-104. Passed 6-15-21.)