§ 5-309. Expiration of approval.

(a) Exercise within year required.

A variance lapses and becomes void 1 year from the date of its final approval, unless substantial construction has occurred within that year.

(b) Extension by BMZA.

The Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals may grant an extension of this period, for both minor and major variances, on written application and for good cause shown, without notice or hearing.