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Ordinance to amend Section 12.13 and Section 12.16 of the Revised Municipal Code relative to a termination timeline of Plan Commission and Common Council approvals.
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The Common Council of the City of West Allis do ordain as follows:
PART I. Subsection 12.13(7)(c) of the Revised Municipal Code of the City of West Allis is hereby amended to read:
12.13 SITE, LANDSCAPING AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PROCEDURES.
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(7) Plan Commission decisions.
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(c) Approval will expire one (1) year from the date of approval unless construction is underway or the application has been granted a valid building permit. If construction is underway or a building permit has been granted after one (1) year from the date of approval, the approval will expire if construction is not completed within 24 months of the Plan Commission decision.
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PART II. Subsection 12.13(7)(d) of the Revised Municipal Code of the City of West Allis is hereby created to read:
12.13 SITE, LANDSCAPING AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PROCEDURES.
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(7) Plan Commission decisions.
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(d) An extension of time of the time limitations may be granted by the Plan Commission with the following criteria:
1. The applicant requesting the extension shall complete a planning application available from the Department of Development and shall submit a two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) extension fee. The Plan Commission may waive the fee if the size or complexity of the project reasonably caused the project to go beyond the allowed time period and the delay was not due to the errors or omissions of the owner, developer, or contractors.
2. A written explanation for the extension of time shall accompany the planning application along with a timeline/schedule for obtaining necessary permits, zoning, state and municipal approvals and a target date for construction start.
3. The request for extension shall be submitted within sixty (60) days of the e...
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