Expiration or revocation of certificate of zoning clearance.
Columbus City Codes § 3305.04
in effect3305.04 - Expiration or revocation of certificate of zoning clearance.
A certificate of zoning clearance shall automatically expire one year after issuance if the use authorized by the certificate is not commenced within said one year period, unless the work in preparation for the authorized use will take longer than one year to complete. If the work will take longer than one year to complete, the one year period shall be extended to allow for completion of the work provided that the work is commenced within a reasonable period of time and diligently carried to completion.
Whenever a building permit has been issued for work to be done in preparation for the authorized use, the certificate shall not expire so long as the building permit remains in effect.
Upon discovery that a certificate has been issued contrary to this Zoning Code, or the 2024 Zoning Code as applicable, the Director shall revoke such erroneous certificate.
If the certificate is revoked, the Director shall post notice of the revocation on the premises covered by the certificate which notice shall state that further work as authorized by the certificate shall not proceed unless and until a new certificate is obtained.
(Ord. 577-84; Ord. No. 0455-2010, § 17, 4-5-2010; Ord. No. 2111-2024, § 1(Att.), 7-29-2024)
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