Sec. 26-240. - Failure to act on an administrative permit.

(a)

An administrative permit approved in conjunction with a development entitlement that is dependent thereon (such as a precise plan, parcel or tract map, conditional use permit, etc.) shall expire on the same expiration date as the development entitlement. Approval of a time extension for such development entitlement shall constitute the approval of a time extension for the administrative permit on which the development entitlement is dependent.

(b)

Failure to take any action on an administrative permit within one (1) year of its effective date (unless extended by action of the Community Development Director) will cause such administrative permit to expire without further action by the City. In the event construction work is involved, such work must actually commence within the stated period and be diligently pursued, unless other entitlements must be sought prior to commencement of construction and the applicant is proceeding diligently to obtain such

entitlements. If the Community Development Director or their designee should find that construction has ceased or no other action of substantial character has been taken after building permits are issued and/or related construction has commenced, the Community Development Director or their designee may give notice of intent to modify the administrative permit, or to revoke the administrative permit pursuant to the procedures set forth division 12 of this article.

(c)

One (1) one-year extension of time may be granted from the original date of expiration of the administrative permit by the Community Development Director when extenuating circumstances can be clearly shown by the applicant. The request shall be submitted to the planning division in writing prior to the expiration date and shall clearly state the reasons why construction has not commenced or been continued. The Community Development Director may impose new conditions on the administrative permit, based on changed circumstances, code amendments or oversights disclosed in review of the plan.

(d)

In the event that the use for which an administrative permit has been granted is discontinued for a period of six (6) months, the administrative permit shall become null and void.

(Ord. No. 2519, § 5(Exh. A), 2-20-24)