The second paragraph of Section 303.4 of the Administrative Code is amended to read as follows:
303.4 Expiration.
(A) Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of the technical codes shall expire by limitation and become null and void, if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of one year. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefor shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
(B) Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days upon written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. The permittee shall request an extension pursuant to this section in writing and demonstrate justifiable cause for the extension. No permit shall be extended more than one time. A permit shall not be extended if the technical code which is applicable to the type of permit under consideration or any other pertinent laws or ordinances have been amended subsequent to the date of permit issuance. An extension granted under the provisions of this code shall not be construed as authorizing an extension of time for taking action under other law or ordinance.
(C) Expiration of Permit for Unlawful Structure. If a building permit was issued in order to bring an unpermitted structure or other unlawful, substandard, or hazardous condition into compliance with any applicable law, or ordinance, such permit shall expire by limitation and become null and void 90 calendar days after the date on which the permit was issued. The Building Official may extend the validity of the permit for a period not exceeding 90 calendar days beyond the initial 90-day limit upon written request by the applicant filed with the Building Official prior to the expiration date of the original permit.
