§ 1443-09. Zoning Hearing Examiner Decisions.

The Zoning Hearing Examiner has the duty to issue a written decision on an application within ten working days of the close of the public hearing on the application, or within 14 days of receipt of an application for which a public hearing has been waived, unless the applicant agrees to an extension of the time for issuance of a decision.

The following conditions will apply to all approvals granted by the examiner. These conditions are in addition to any other conditions set by the Examiner or required by the Cincinnati Zoning Code:

(a)

Permit Expiration and Extension. A permit for construction or the use of land or buildings for which an approval has been granted must be obtained within two years from the date of the decision of the examiner, unless the decision specifically provides a different time frame for commencement of work. Prior to the ending of the two year period, the applicant may submit a written request for an extension of the decision to the Zoning Administrator. If the Zoning Administrator determines that the approval is still in compliance with all applicable codes, the decision may be extended for an additional six months. Any further extension requires the approval of the examiner; a public hearing is not needed for such approval.

(b)

Compliance. The Director of Buildings and Inspections has the authority to inspect all properties for compliance with conditions of approval as often as necessary to assure continued compliance.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 15-2004, eff. Feb. 13, 2004; Emer. Ord. No. 141-2015, § 72, eff. July 1, 2015)