24.19.465 LAPSE OF VARIANCE

A. A Variance shall lapse and shal] become void one year following the date on which the variance became effective unless, prior to the expiration of one 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 application, or a permit is issued authorizing occupancy of the site or structure which was the subject of the Variance application, or the site is occupied if no building permit or certificate of occupancy is required.

• hy. A Variance may be renewed for an additional period of one year provided that prior to the expiration of one year from the date when the Variance became effective, an application for renewal of the Variance is filed with the Planning Director.

• 2. The Planning Commission may grant, grant conditionally, or deny an application for renewal of a Variance.