A. Construction within Two Years. Construction or substantial progress toward construction of a facility for which a permit has been issued pursuant to this chapter must be undertaken within two years after approval of the permit. Substantial progress toward construction includes, but is not limited to, the letting of bids, making of contracts, and purchase of materials involved in development.

B. Tolling. In determining whether the two-year period has run, time during which litigation has been pending related to the construction of the facility must not be included.

C. Extension and Termination. The city may, at its discretion, extend the two-year period for a reasonable time, based on factors including the inability to expeditiously obtain other required governmental permits prior to the commencement of construction. If a facility for which a permit has been granted has not been completed within three years after the approval of a permit, the city must review the permit upon the expiration of three years, and upon a showing of good cause for the delay, either (1) extend the permit for one year; or (2) terminate the permit. (Ord. 3038 § 3, 2019)