(a) A zoning permit shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance by the Village Administrator.
(b) A zoning permit shall become null and void one (1) year after the date of issuance unless, prior thereto, construction or structural alteration as permitted by it has begun, or the land or premises have been put to use as permitted by such zoning permit, or an extension has been granted by the Village Administrator, provided all activity related to the zoning permit has been conducted in compliance with the permit.
(c) Construction is deemed to have begun when all necessary excavation and piers or footers of the structure included in the application have been completed.
(d) Upon notification by the Village Administrator, if construction or use has not commenced before the permit has become null and void, a new zoning application and permit shall be secured.
(d) A zoning permit shall immediately become null and void if, among other things, the actual use, construction or structural alteration does not conform to the terms and descriptions as indicated on the application and/or zoning permit granted thereon.
(e) Prior to the expiration of the Zoning Permit, a permit holder may apply to the Village Administrator for an extension of up to twelve (12) months. The Village Administrator may, at his/her sole discretion, either deny or grant the extension in whole or in part with any conditions as he/she deems reasonable to ensure work is accomplished in an expeditious fashion and prior to the end of the extension being granted.
(Ord. 1291-2021. Passed 4-5-21.)