§ 13-502. Expiration on failure to proceed timely.

(a) In general.

An approved planned unit development and final development plan automatically expire 2 years after the date of approval if:

(1) a building permit has not been issued; or

(2) the installation of required infrastructure has not begun.

(b) Extension of time.

(1) The Planning Commission may extend the time for expiration of an approved planned unit development and final development plan on:

(i) a written request for extension that is submitted before the expiration; and

(ii) for good cause shown.

(2) The Planning Commission must conduct a public hearing to determine whether to terminate or extend the approval.

(3) In making its determination, the Planning Commission must take into account:

(i) hardship to the applicant;

(ii) changes in surrounding circumstances that have occurred since the original approval;

(iii) the schedule for providing required public benefits and amenities; and

(iv) the likelihood that substantial construction will occur during any period of extension.