§ 14A-4-413.10 — Expiration
Municipal Code of Chicago (2026 S-74, current through Council Journal of June 17, 2026) · Municipal Code of Chicago § 14A-4-413.10
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14A-4-413.10 Expiration.
If the work authorized by a permit is not started within 540 days after issuance of the permit, the permit expires by operation of law and may not be reinstated. If the work authorized by a permit ceases for a consecutive period of 730 days, the permit expires by operation of law and may not be reinstated. A failure to request inspection as required by Chapter 14A-5 shall create a rebuttable presumption that work has not started or has ceased.