A.   Unless otherwise specifically provided for in this title, development permits shall automatically expire and become null or void, and all development activities pursuant to such permit thereafter shall be deemed in violation of this title, if the applicant:

      1.   Fails to start the project;

      2.   Fails to pursue the project to completion;

      3.   Fails to satisfy any condition that was imposed as part of the original or revised approval of the development application or that was made pursuant to the terms of any development agreement, within the time limits established therein for satisfaction of such condition or term; or

      4.   Fails to present a subsequent development application required by this title within the time required or as may be required by law.

   B.   If no time limit for satisfaction of conditions is specified in the original or revised approval of the development application, the time shall be deemed to be two (2) years from the date such approval was granted by the final decision-maker or upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first. (Ord. 603, 11-1-2018)

An applicant may request an extension of the following approved development permits: map approved under chapters 600 through 607 of this title, design review, modification, sign permit, conditional use permit, or variance. The Director may grant a one year administrative extension of time from the original date of the development permit expiration. Alternatively, the Director may refer the extension application and decision to the final decision maker who originally approved the development permit. An administrative extension does not require notice to be provided or a public hearing.

Subsequently, an additional extension of time, up to one year may be granted by the final decision maker who originally approved the development permit. All requests for an extension must include a completed development application, payment of the applicable fee, and a written justification for the extension. Any extension request must be filed with the department no later than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the development permit.

In reviewing any such extension, the Director or final decision maker must consider the continued appropriateness of the development permit and may add conditions, as necessary, to ensure the project does not adversely impact other properties in the area, protects the public interest, and ensures the public health, safety, or welfare. No further extensions may be granted by the Director or by the final decision maker except as provided by an adopted development agreement or by law. (Ord. 603, 11-1-2018)