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ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 300.27 PAGE 218 SUBDIVISION 10. TEPM OF APPROVAL. Construction of the building or initiation of the use shall begin no later than December 31 of the year following thA year in which site and building plan approval is granted. After the expiration of such period the approval shall be null and void unless the planning commission grants an extension of tune or a building permit has been issued and substantial work perforaed on the project. Upon request by the applicant, the planning c<Mamission may grant a one-year extension of time for a site and building plan approval following compliance with the notice and public\ hearing requirements of this section. The city may decline to grant an extension if there has been a change in circumstances affecting the property or if there are other reasons to justify the denial. A change in circumstance may be an approved modification to the comprehensive guide plan, substantial changes to the surrounding development pattern or other items as determined by the\city. Three consecutive one-year extensions shall be conclusive proof that the development has not made adequate progress toward completion, and no further extensions shall be granted, except upon a variance from this provision. (Amended by Ordinance No. 89-559, 7-13-89) BUBDIV18IOK 11. CONDITIONS.\ The planning commission, city council or director of planningVay impose conditions in granting approval to site and building plans to promote the intent of this section or to protect adjacent properties. SUBDIVISION 12.SPECIFIC PRO,Site and building plans shall be valid only for the project for which approval is granted. Construction of all site elements shall be in substantial compliance with the plans and specifications approved by the planning commission, city council oa^ director of planning. SUBDIVISION 13.ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS. It is not the infent of the city to"^estrict design freedom unduly when reviewing project architecture in connection with a site and building plan. However, it is in the best interest of the city to promote high standards of architectural design and compatibility with surrounding structures and neighborhoods. Architectural plans shall be prepared by an architect or other qualified person acceptable to the director of planning and shall show the following: 1) elevations of all sides of the building; 2) type and color of exterior building materials; 3) a typical floor plan;