20.02.122 Time limitation of responses to city review comments.
A. Applications shall be canceled for inactivity if an applicant fails to respond to the department’s written request for revisions, corrections, actions or additional information within 180 days of the date of the request, except as provided in subsection B of this section.
1. All requests for an extension shall be submitted prior to the 180-day time limitation;
2. Only one extension of time shall be granted; provided, however, that multiple extensions may be granted by the building official for the following:
a. When compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act is in progress; or
b. When litigation against the city or the applicant is in progress, if the outcome of the litigation may affect the validity or the provisions of the subject permit(s).
B. The building official may grant an extension of up to 30 days under the following circumstances:
1. Unique or unusual circumstances, such as the need to complete special studies or other analysis, exist that warrant additional time for the applicant to respond, provided the applicant submits supporting evidence and/or documentation; or
2. Another city review is in progress, but such extension shall be granted only if the applicant has submitted complete responses to the other city review requests and the building official determines that the review is proceeding in a timely manner. (Ord. 2344 § 1 (Exh. A), 2021; Ord. 2269 § 11, 2018).