§ 17.60.140. Expiration of permits and time extensions.

A.

Expiration. Any use permit or variance granted in accordance with the terms of this title shall, without further action, become null and void if not used within two years from the date of the approval thereof or within any other period of time, if so designated by the planning commission. Also, any use that was inaugurated but is subsequently vacated or abandoned in whole or in part shall be deemed expired for that portion of use if abandoned for over twelve consecutive months.

B.

Time Extensions.

1.

Extension of the Term for Use Permits or Variances. The term for use permits or variances may be extended by the director for up to two one-year periods. An applicant shall generally submit a request for a time extension at least sixty days prior to the expiration date of the use permit or variance; however, the director may accept requests for time extensions at any time prior to expiration of the permit. Such requests shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a fee set by the city council. Additional time extensions for a use permit or variance may be approved by the planning commission upon conducting a public hearing, unless the applicant is able to inaugurate the use prior to noticing of a public nearing. If a hearing is to be held, said hearing shall be noticed in accordance with Section 17.60.110 of this title, and shall review the proposal for consistency with all applicable ordinances and policies effective at the time of the request for extension.

2.

Extension of the Term for Minor Use Permits or Minor Variances. The term for minor use permits or variances may be extended by the zoning administrator for up to two one-year periods in the same manner as provided for in subsection (B)(1) of this section.

(Ord. 445 § 3 (part), 1995)