A. Review Authority: Approvals for an extension of time beyond the original expiration date of any project may only be granted by the original approving review authority.
B. Submittal Requirements:
1. Extension of time requests for projects shall be considered only if filed with the planning division prior to the expiration date for the permit or approval.
2. A subdivider may request an extension for projects subject to the subdivision map act by written application to the director in accordance with section 9.91.110, "Tentative Map Expiration And Extensions", of this title, subdivision regulations.
C. Time Limits On Extensions: Other than tentative parcel maps and tract maps, extensions may not exceed an aggregate total of three (3) years from the original date of expiration unless otherwise provided by law, unless the review authority finds that all findings required for the original approval can still be made and the application is consistent with the general plan, development code, master plans and specific plans.
D. Findings: Requests for extensions shall only be granted if the following findings can be made:
1. The project is consistent with the provisions of the general plan and this code in effect at the time the extension request is considered.
2. There have been no significant changes in the character of the area within which the project is located that would cause the approved project to become inconsistent or nonconforming and that the granting of an extension will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
E. Action On Extension Of A Project Subject To The Subdivision Map Act: The expiration date of a tentative map may only be extended in compliance with the map act section 66452.6.
F. Effect Of Expiration: After the expiration of a planning permit or authorization in compliance with subsection 9.86.030A of this chapter, no further work shall be done on the site until a new planning permit or authorization and any required building permit or other town permits are first obtained. (Ord. 251, 11-18-2014)