A. Time Limits. Unless conditions of approval or other provisions of this development
code establish a different time limit, any permit or entitlement not exercised within
one year of approval shall expire and become void. A permit shall not be deemed exercised
until the permittee has obtained a building permit and performed substantial construction,
commenced construction, or has commenced the permitted use on the subject property
in compliance with the conditions of approval provided, however, that if a permittee
has taken all actions necessary to obtain a building permit and such a permit has
not issued solely due to the requirements of Sections 17.18.020(E), 17.18.025 (E)
or Section 17.18.050(B) of this title, then the expiry of the permit shall be tolled
from the date the permittee takes the last action on necessary to obtain a building
permit to the date that a permit issues.
B. Extensions of Time. Upon request by the applicant, the director may extend the time
for an approved permit to be exercised. The applicant shall file a written request
for an extension of time with the department at least ten (10) days before the expiration
of the permit, together with the filing fee required by the city fee resolution. The
director shall then determine whether the permittee has attempted to comply with the
conditions of the permit. The burden of proof is on the permittee to establish with
substantial evidence that the permit should not expire. If the director determines
that the permittee has proceeded in good faith and has exercised due diligence in
complying with the conditions in a timely manner, the director may renew the permit
for an additional one year from the date of the decision.
C. Hearing on Expiration. At the request of the applicant, the director may hold a hearing
on any proposed expiration of a permit, in compliance with Chapter 17.78.
