19.41.060 Expiration of approval

(A) If the project for which a design permit has been approved pursuant to this chapter has not been inaugurated within two years of the granting of the design permit, the approval shall become null and void and of no effect. This provision shall not apply to applications approved in conjunction with another discretionary permit. In such cases, the expiration period shall coincide with that of the associated period.

(B) An extension of time may be granted by the community development director upon the written request by a responsible party before the expiration of the two-year period, provided that:

(1) There have been no changes in the approved plans; and

(2) There has been no change of circumstances which would prevent any of the required findings of approval from being made.