§ 16.16.140. Commencement and completion of work.

A.

The operator shall begin the work authorized by any permit issued under this chapter within sixty days from the date of issuance, unless a different date for commencement of work is set forth in the permit. Failure to do so shall cause the permit to become void. The operator shall complete the work authorized by the permit within the time limits specified in the permit.

B.

The operator shall notify the director at least twenty-four hours prior to the commencement of work.

C.

If, prior to the date established for commencement of work, the operator makes written request to the director for an extension of time to commence the work, setting forth the reasons for the required extension, the director may grant such extension for the start of work.

D.

A permit which has become void may be renewed at the discretion of the director upon payment to the county of a renewal fee. If the director does not grant such renewal, a permit for such work may be granted only upon compliance with the procedures herein established for an original application.

E.

The operator, at any time while a permit is in force, may make written request to the director for an extension of time to complete the work covered by the permit. The director may grant such a request for up to twelve months of additional time if, in his opinion, such an extension is warranted.

F.

If work authorized ceases on a project for any reason for a period of six months, the permit then in effect shall expire and become void.

(Ord. 499 § 1 (part), 1976: prior code § 10431)