§ 14-3. Building permit expiration, extension, renewal.

(a)

Permit expiration. Construction shall begin within six months of the date of issue of a building permit. The permitted work shall thereafter be completed within 12 months of commencement. The permit shall expire if construction is stopped, suspended, or abandoned for a period of six consecutive months. A minimum of one inspection of the work shall be required within each six-month period following commencement of work to ensure that progress is being made. If no inspections are performed during any six-month period following issuance of the permit, the project shall be considered suspended and abandoned, and the permit shall be considered expired.

(b)

Permit extension. A one-time, six-month extension may be granted, with no additional fee, for an unexpired permit if reasonable cause can be shown by the applicant as to why the work cannot commence within six months of the date the permit was issued, or cannot be completed within 12 months following commencement of work.

(c)

Permit renewal. A permit which has expired for six months or less may be renewed at one-half of the original fee amount, provided no changes have been made to the original plans and specifications. Plans or specifications, which are altered or revised shall require a new plan review at additional cost to the permit applicant. Permits which have expired for more than six months shall require a new application and permit, at full permit fees.

(Ord. No. 2015-15, § 4, 12-16-15)