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Commencement of Development
44
1
Where a development permit is for a change of use, a change of intensity of use or both, development must commence within one year of the date of approval of the development permit.
2
For the purpose of subsection (1), development commences when the applicant begins occupying the parcel and operating the use which was approved by the development permit.
3
Where a development permit is for construction, or for construction combined with a change of use, a change in intensity of use or both, development must commence within:
b
three years of the date of approval of the development permit, on parcels designated DC Direct Control, unless otherwise directed by Council; and
c
two years of the date of approval of the development permit on parcels designated as any other District.
4
For the purpose of subsection (3), development commences when the applicant has altered the parcel in furtherance of the construction.
b
fencing a site, posting signage, obtaining permits and minor interior demolition are not alterations of the parcel.
b
in the case of an appeal to the Appeal Body, the date upon which the Appeal Body, renders a written decision approving the development permit application; or
c
In the case of an appeal or leave to appeal to the Court of Appeal, the date the judgement roll or decision of the court is filed with the Court of Appeal allowing the development to proceed pursuant to an approved development permit.
8
The General Manager may grant a request to extend the date before which development must commence as specified in this Land Use Bylaw or any previous bylaw governing land use within the City provided:
d
the request is made in writing on a form approved by the General Manager and must be submitted with the fee as prescribed by resolution of Council; and
8.1
Notwithstanding 44 (8) (a), the General Manager may grant a request to extend the date before which development must commence for a change of use to a Cannabis Store solely for the purposes of accommodating a moratorium on the issuance of licenses from the Province, provided:
c
the request is made in writing on a form approved by the General Manager and must be submitted with the fee as prescribed by resolution of Council; and