Per the Uniform Building Code # 106.4.4 Expiration.
Every permit issued by the building official under provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.

The Town allows a permit to be renewed (see, Permit Fee Schedule) on a case-by-case basis. In order to request a permit to be renewed, a letter needs to be written to the Building Official (currently it is the Director of Planning and Building), stating the permit number, project address, reason why the permit has expired, when work on the permit will commence and when the permit is proposed to be completed. But the renewal is dependent upon the amount of time the permit has been expired. The Building Official has the discretion to require resubmittal of the entire plan set along with all applicable fees, if relevant codes or ordinances have changed since the original permit was issued.

• Fees-
  • $60 if within 12 months of date of issuance or date of last inspection, plus research fee if required.
  • One-half (1/2) new permit fee if within 12-18 months of date of issuance or date of last inspection.
  • Full permit fee if more than 18 months after date of issuance or date of last inspection.

Any permittee holding an unexpired permit and anticipates the expiration of that permit, may apply for an extension of the permit. In order to request a permit to be extended, a letter needs to be written to the Building Official (currently it is the Director of Planning and Building), stating the permit number, project address, reason why the permit has expired, when work on the permit will commence and when the permit is proposed to be completed. The letter must be received before the permit expires. The building official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request by the permittee showing the circumstances beyond control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended more than once.

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