§ 27-208. Validity.

(a)

Time of expiration. Unless otherwise specifically provided for in this Code, development applications, development plans, or development permits shall automatically expire and become null and void, all activities taken pursuant to such development application shall cease, and all activities pursuant to the application, plan, or permit shall be deemed in violation of this Code when, as determined by the director of planning:

(1)

The applicant 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 application, including the failure to abide by specified time limits established therein; or

(2)

The applicant fails to pursue the project by seeking subsequent development applications as required by this chapter or as may be required by state law. If no time limit for the satisfaction of conditions is specified in the original or revised approval of the development application, the time shall be presumed to be one year from the date of approval.

(b)

Extension procedures. Unless otherwise prohibited by state law or this Code, the director, at his discretion, may extend the time for expiration of a development permit or approval one time for a period not to exceed one year from the date of the original decision granting approval, if the application for extension is made in writing within the original period of validity. Subsequent extensions may be made by the final approval body upon finding that the conditions at the time of the approval have not changed.

(Code 1988, § 27-263; Ord. No. O-27-05, § 1, 3-24-2005)