§ 52-402. Expiration of building permit.

If the work described in any building permit has not begun within 90 days from the date of issuance thereof, the permit shall expire; it shall be canceled by the building inspector; and written notice thereof shall be given to the persons affected. If the work described in any building permit has not been substantially completed within two years of the date of issuance thereof, the permit shall expire and be canceled by the building inspector, and written notice thereof shall be given to the persons affected, together with notice that further work as described in the canceled permit shall not proceed unless and until a new building permit has been obtained.

(Code 1994, § 12.1405)