17.80.395 Expiration of approvals and approved permits

(1) Land use approvals/permits shall expire as outlined in Table 8, Permit Approval Time Frames, if a grading, right-of-way or building permit has not been obtained within the required time frame.

Table 8 – Permit Approval Time Frames
Permit Type	Approval Period	Extension if Approved
Subdivisions	5 Years	1 Year
Short Plats	5 Years	1 Year
Conditional Use Permits and Variances	2 Years	None
Shoreline Permits	2 Years	1 Year
All Other Type I Permits	1 Year	1 Year
All Other Type II – V Permits	2 Years	1 Year

(2) Extensions may be granted by the director upon showing proper justification if:

(a) The extension is requested at least 30 calendar days before the permit expires;

(b) The permittee has proceeded with due diligence and in good faith;

(c) The zoning designation of the property has not changed; and

(d) Proper justification consists of one or more of the following conditions:

(i) Economic hardship;

(ii) Change of ownership;

(iii) Unanticipated construction and/or site design problems;

(iv) Other circumstances beyond the control of the applicant and determined acceptable by the appropriate department director.

(3) Once the time period and any extensions have expired, permit approval shall terminate, and the application is void and deemed withdrawn. (Ord. 1499 § 6 (Exh. F), 2021).