9676.3. - Lapse of variance or modification.

A variance or modification shall lapse and shall become void one (1) year following the date on which the variance or modification became effective unless prior to the expiration of one (1) year, a building permit is issued and construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion on the site which was the subject of the variance or modification application, or a permit is issued authorizing occupancy of the site or structure which was the subject of the variance or modification application, or the site is occupied if no building permit or certificate occupancy is required. Prior to the expiration of a variance or modification, an applicant may request an extension for a period of time not exceeding twenty-four (24) months.