§ 5-407. Expiration of approval.

(a) Exercise within year required.

A conditional use and a conditional sign approval 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;

(3) the use has lawfully begun; or

(4) a building permit under this Code and any other applicable Codes has been obtained for the sign.

(b) Extension by BMZA.

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