§ 81-18. Expiration of wetlands and waterways permit.

A. 

All activities undertaken pursuant to a Category A or Category B wetlands and waterways permit must be completed within a period of two years of the date of issuance, except dredging permits and aquaculture permits, which shall, at the discretion of the Director or the designee of the Director, be in effect for a period of five years from the date of issuance.

B. 

All activities undertaken pursuant to a work release because the activity undertaken is described as emergency work, necessary repair due to a storm or other catastrophic event, or permits issued after-the-fact, shall expire within 120 days of permit issuance. All other work releases shall be valid for a period not to exceed one year from the date of issuance.

C. 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the applicant has obtained a building permit for the work authorized by any form of a wetlands and waterways permit or other administrative approval, the time for completing a permitted activity shall expire simultaneous with the expiration of the building permit or any renewal thereof.

D. 

Wetlands and waterways permits for regulated activities which require the additional approval of either the Planning Board (land divisions, subdivisions and site plans) or the Board of Zoning Appeals shall expire with the latter of the following:

(1) 

The expiration date of the wetlands and waterways permit; or

(2) 

The expiration date of the Board's approval.

E. 

Structures constructed under a valid wetland and waterways permit shall be constrained by all conditions of that permit for the life of the structure.

Amended 5-25-2017 by L.L. No. 15-2017, effective 6-7-2017