Expiration of building permit

Sec. 7.6. Expiration of building permit.

If the work described in any building permit has not begun within 180 days from the date of issuance thereof, said permit shall expire; it shall be canceled by the Inspector; and written notice thereof shall be given to the persons affected.

If the work described in any building permit has not been substantially completed within two years of the date of issuance thereof, said permit shall expire and be canceled by the Inspector, provided, however, that the Inspector may upon application thereof and for cause shown, grant an extension. Said application should be filed prior to the expiration within the original two-year period of the permit and further provided that not more than one such extension for a period of one year be granted. In event of cancellation, written notice thereof shall be given to the persons affected, together with notice that further work as described in the canceled permit shall not proceed unless and until a new building permit has been obtained.