Ordinance amending the Building Code to revise the timing of expiration of certain building permits and building permit applications; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

This ordinance amends the Building Code to revise the expiration timelines for building permits and permit applications. Specifically, it changes the expiration for permit applications from 360/720 days to 730 days with a possible 180-day extension, and for issued permits from 365 days of inactivity to 365 days with one 180-day extension. It also removes certain exceptions for enforcement actions and work without permits from the application expiration rules. The Planning Department's determination under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is affirmed, stating the ordinance does not result in a physical change to the environment.

This change may extend the time individuals and businesses have to complete projects under existing building permits and applications, potentially streamlining the construction process.

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