4.6.G.2 Extension of Time

a. Unless otherwise prohibited, the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission may extend the time for expiration of a variance in accordance with the provisions of this section upon a showing of good cause by the applicant. A request for extension shall be made in writing within the original period of validity. An extension for a period in excess of either of the below may be granted only by the Board of Zoning Adjustments in accordance with Paragraph b below. i. One (1) year from the Board of Zoning Adjustments' approval as indicated by the resolution "Filed" date; or ii. Two (2) years from the final approval of the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission, or their designee.

b. The holder of a variance may petition the Board of Zoning Adjustments for a longer extension of time not to exceed two (2) additional years from the date of the final approval of the Executive Director of the City Planning Commission, or their designee. A request for extension shall be made in writing within the period of validity. The Board shall hold a public hearing and decide whether to extend the time period. Notice for the public hearing is required in accordance with Article 3, Section 3.3. The applicant and the owner of record of the property shall be notified of a public hearing to be conducted by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. Following the public hearing, the Board shall render its decision whether to grant an extension of such period with good cause shown, subject to verification that the approval standards of Paragraph F above are still met.

Ordinance No. 30567 MCS, 3-20-26, Zoning Docket 049-25