§ 18-94. Expiration; special permit.

(a)

If the work described in any building permit has not begun within 90 days from the date of issuance, the permit shall expire and be cancelled by the building official, and notice thereof shall be given in writing to the persons affected.

(b)

If the work described in any building permit has not been substantially completed within one year of the date of issuance thereof, the permit shall expire and be cancelled by the building official, and notice thereof shall be given in writing to the persons affected, together with notice that further work as described in the cancelled permit shall not proceed unless and until a special building permit has been obtained.

(c)

At the discretion of the building official, such special permit may be based on the original application or may require a new application. The special permit may include limitations on time allowed for substantial completion of the work and provisions for a performance bond, or other appropriate guarantee in the city's discretion, to ensure such completion within the time limit set.

(d)

The special permit may be issued for certain activities, such as demolitions, special events, etc., for which time limitations and fees shall be determined by the building official based upon the construction valuation, the diligence with which the project has been pursued and will likely be pursued, and factors affecting the timing and difficulty of completing construction.

(Code 1988, § 6-96; Ord. No. 96-25, § I, 12-19-96; Ord. No. 02-04, § 2, 3-28-02)