20.84.360 Exceptions to expiration time.
The expiration of a conditional use permit or variance shall occur in accordance with Part 1 of this chapter with the following exceptions:
A. Government Uses. Where the planning commission has approved a proposal to acquire land for a governmental enterprise and has approved a variance or conditional use permit therefor, no time limit shall apply to utilization of the permit; provided, that:
1. Within one year of the date of such approval, the governmental agency either acquires the property involved or commences legal proceedings for its acquisition;
2. Immediately after the acquisition of the land or the commencement of legal proceedings for its acquisition, the governmental agency shall place signs, each with a surface area of not less than 20 square feet but not more than 40 square feet, on the property so that there shall be one sign facing each street bordering the property, with the sign located within 50 feet of the street. Where the property in question is not bounded by any street, the applicant shall erect one sign facing the street nearest the property. Each such sign shall indicate the ownership of the property and the purpose to which it is to be developed; and
3. The governmental agency shall maintain these signs on the property in good condition until such time as the variance or conditional use permit privileges are utilized.
B. Extension. Upon an application received prior to the expiration of a conditional use permit or variance, the planning commission may extend the expiration date of such permit for a period not to exceed one additional year. Any decision on such an application may be appealed to the city council pursuant to CMC 20.84.160. (Ord. 690 § 4 (Exh. A), 2018).