(a) Term. The use authorized by a permit issued under this Chapter shall commence within one to five years, as may be appropriate taking all circumstances relating to the project into account. In particular, covered habitat mitigation projects that require numerous federal, state, and local agency approvals that can take a long time to acquire may warrant an initial permit term of up to five years, in the sole discretion of the Deciding Authority. Once the authorized use commences, a permit shall be perpetual in term unless otherwise indicated at the time of its original approval.
(b) Amendments, generally. An amendment to an existing permit issued under this Chapter shall be required for any significant change to an approved covered habitat mitigation project. This shall include, but is not limited to, any change in the size or operation of an approved project that could have a significant effect on the environment. The Director shall have the discretion to determine whether an amendment to an existing permit is required.
(c) Applications for amendments; processing. Applications for amendments to previously issued permits shall be submitted to the Director on forms provided by the County. An application to amend a previously issued permit shall also be accompanied by the appropriate fee, as established by resolution of the Board of Directors. In addition, the Director may require any or all of the additional information and documents described in Section 10-10.302(b), above, that may be reasonably necessary for consideration of the application. An application for an amendment shall be handled in the same manner as an original permit application, as described in Section 10-10.302(b) - (e), above. (§ 5, Ord. 1426, eff. February 28, 2013)