17.52.140 Time limits and extensions.
A. Time Limits on Permits and Approvals.
1. Unless a condition of approval or other provision of this code establishes a different time limit, any permit or approval not exercised within two years of approval shall expire and become void, except where an extension of time is approved in compliance with subsection (B) of this section.
2. A permit or approval shall not be deemed “exercised” until the following have occurred:
a. All conditions of approval that were required to be completed prior to issuance of grading and building permits have been completed;
b. A grading permit, if required, has been issued;
c. A building permit, if required, has been issued; and
d. Construction activities on the project site, as authorized by the permit or approval, have commenced.
3. Additionally, if after construction activities have started, development work is discontinued for a period of twelve consecutive months, or the proposed use is discontinued for a period of twelve months, the permit or approval shall be subject to review by the review authority who originally granted the permit or approval to determine if the permit or approval shall be considered expired and become void.
B. Extensions of Time. Upon written request by the applicant, the original review authority for the permit may extend the time for the permit to be exercised.
1. Time for Filing. The applicant shall file a written request for an extension of time with the planning director before the expiration of the permit. Upon the timely filing of an extension request the permit expiration shall not occur until action by the city on the extension.
2. Evidence Provided. The director shall determine whether the applicant has made a good faith effort to exercise the permit. The burden of proof is on the applicant to establish that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented exercising the permit.
C. Action on Extension Request. A permit may be extended by the review authority for no more than two additional one-year periods beyond the expiration of the original approval. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).