§ 18-207. Expiration of approval.

(a) Any authorization to reestablish or continue a nonconforming use, density, or other nonconformity lapses and becomes void 1 year from the date of its final approval, unless within that year:

(1) a use permit under this Code and an occupancy permit under the Baltimore City Building Code have been obtained for that use;

(2) the erection or alteration of a structure for that use has lawfully begun; or

(3) the use has lawfully begun.

(b) The Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals may grant an extension of this period, as established under subsection (a), by not more than 18 months on written application and for good cause shown without notice or hearing.