(A) Multi-family (two or more units). Multi-family (two or more) unit permits expire two years from the date of issuance. However, if construction is not commenced within six months of issuance of said permit, it shall be revoked and be rendered null and void and the permit fees, less an administration charge equal to 25% of the original permit fee charged and collected shall be refunded upon written demand made prior to such revocation. Multi-family permits may be renewed prior to expiration in three-month intervals for 25% of the current fee calculated under the applicable provisions of this chapter. Expired permits may also be renewed only after a violation inspection and correction of any existing violations and payment of the entire current fee under the applicable provisions of this chapter.
(B) Commercial/business. Commercial and business permits expire two years from the date of issuance. However, if construction is not commenced within six months of issuance of said permit, it shall be revoked and be rendered null and void and the permit fees, less an administration charge equal to 25% of the original permit fee charged and collected shall be refunded upon written demand made prior to such revocation. Commercial/business permits may be renewed prior to expiration in three-month intervals for 25% of the current fee calculated under the applicable provisions of this chapter. Expired permits may also be renewed only after a violation inspection and correction of any existing violations and payment of the entire current fee under the applicable provisions of this chapter.
(C) Accessory structures. Pool, deck, fence, shed (240 square feet or less) and other accessory structure permits expire six months from the date of issuance. However, if construction is not commenced within six months of issuance of said permit, it shall be revoked and be rendered null and void and the permit fees, less an administration charge equal to 50% of the original permit fee charged and collected shall be refunded upon written demand made prior to such revocation. Accessory structure permits may be renewed prior to expiration for one six-month extension for 50% of the current fee calculated under the applicable provisions of this chapter. Expired permits may also be renewed only after a violation inspection and correction of any existing violations and payment of the entire current fee under the applicable provisions of this chapter.
(D) Single-family residential and/or accessory structures (over 240 square feet). All permits expire one year from the date of issuance. However, if construction is not commenced within six months of issuance of said permit it shall be revoked and be rendered null and void and the permit fees, less an administration charge equal to 25% of the original permit fee charged and collected shall be refunded upon written demand made prior to such revocation. Permits may be renewed prior to expiration in three-month intervals for 25% of the current fee calculated under the applicable provisions of this chapter. Expired permits may also be renewed only after a violation inspection and correction of any existing violations and payment of the entire current fee under the applicable provisions of this chapter.
(E) Extended permit option. The original permit may be extended for one additional year (two years from date of issuance) for an additional fee of 50% of the original cost, if requested and paid for, at the time of the original permit application. Extended permits may be renewed prior to expiration in three-month intervals for 25% of the current fee calculated under the applicable provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 41, passed 2-18-1998; Am. Ord. 115, passed 4-1-2004; Am. Ord. 41-G, passed 8-18-2009; Am. Ord. 41I, passed 2-15-2010; Am. Ord. 210, passed 9-11-2012)