3.80.070 Extension of conditional certificate.
(1) The Director may approve an extension to the conditional certificate and time of completion of the project for a period not to exceed a total of 24 consecutive months. To obtain an extension, the applicant must submit a written request stating the justification for the extension together with a processing fee as set forth in the City’s current fee resolution. An extension may be granted if the Director determines that:
(a) The anticipated failure to complete construction within the required time period is due to circumstances beyond the control of the owner;
(b) The owner has shown good faith progress and could reasonably be expected to continue to act in good faith and with due diligence; and
(c) All the conditions of the original contract between the applicant and the City will be satisfied upon completion of the project.
(2) If an extension is denied, the Director shall state in writing the reason for denial and shall send notice to the applicant’s last known address within 10 calendar days of issuance of the denial. An applicant may appeal the denial of an extension to the Hearing Examiner within 14 calendar days of receipt of the denial by filing a complete appeal application and Hearing Examiner appeal fee with the City Clerk. The appeal before the Hearing Examiner shall be as provided in Chapter 14.45 CMC. No appeal to the City Council is provided from the Hearing Examiner’s decision. (Ord. 13-12 § 1 (Exh. 1); Ord. 05-12 § 1 (Exh. 1))