9.66.030: LAPSE OF PERMITS/PERMIT EXPIRATION:
   A.   Expiration: Land use compliance review approval shall expire three (3) years from the date the permit is approved unless it is otherwise conditioned or unless prior to the expiration of the three (3) years the following have occurred:
      1.   A building permit is issued and substantial construction is diligently pursued toward completion of the project which was the subject of the land use compliance review application. In addition, if after construction is commenced, work is discontinued for a period of two (2) years, then the land use compliance review shall become null and void; or
      2.   A certificate of occupancy is issued for the structure which was the subject of the land use compliance review.
   B.   Phased Projects: Projects may be built in phases if so approved by the director or as modified by the director.
      1.   After a land use compliance review has been approved and the expansion project is constructed and has received a certificate of occupancy by the building and safety division, a subsequent land use compliance review shall not be approved by the town for a period of three (3) years. Should an additional expansion be necessary during the three (3) years following final inspection the applicant or project owner shall present to the commission those circumstances, facts and issues for special consideration of additional construction within that three (3) year time period. If not so approved by the planning commission the project will require a conditional use permit or site plan and design review, consistent with the use classification charts for the appropriate land use district.
A maximum of two (2) LUCR applications may be approved for a site. Should additional expansions be necessary, the project shall be reviewed through a site plan and design review or conditional use permit as required by this code. (Ord. 243, 10-15-2013)