Sec. 9.11. Extensions

9.11.1. General Request for Extension of Compliance

It is recognized that land development Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. occurs continuously and that vegetation used in landscaping or screening The use of plant materials and other landscape or architectural elements used separately or in combination to obscure views. should be planted at certain times to ensure the best chance of survival.

9.11.2. Extensions for All Other Development

A. In order to ensure compliance and to reduce the potential expense of replacing landscaping or screening The use of plant materials and other landscape or architectural elements used separately or in combination to obscure views. materials which were installed at an inappropriate time or under unfavorable conditions, a letter of request for extension of compliance with landscaping requirements can be filed with the Planning Director, or designee, which states the reasons why the request is being made. This letter shall acknowledge that the applicant is aware of all landscaping and screening The use of plant materials and other landscape or architectural elements used separately or in combination to obscure views. requirements, and will comply with those requirements within 90 days, or discontinue use of the property.

B. The Planning Director, or designee, shall grant the extension on requests for planting extensions for single-family A residential use consisting of one dwelling unit per lot of record. As described in Sec. 7.1, Housing Types, includes: single-family detached house; zero lot line house; traditional house; or attached house. Not to include manufactured housing. development Pursuant to NCGS 160D-102, any of the following: a. The construction, erection, alteration, enlargement, renovation, substantial repair, movement to another site, or demolition of any structure. b. The excavation, grading, filling, clearing, or alteration of land. c. The subdivision of land as defined in G.S. 160D-802. d. The initiation or substantial change in the use of land or the intensity of use of land. submitted between May 15 and September 15 of each year and may grant the extensions for other uses and at other times if there are unfavorable conditions for planting.

C. If the initial letter of request for extension of compliance with landscaping requirements has expired and conditions are still deemed unsuitable for planting, an applicant can request one additional extension of up to 90 days. During periods of extreme drought, as evidenced by the official declaration of Stage 3 or greater mandatory water conservation requirements, the Planning Director, or designee, may authorize additional 90-day extensions beyond the one extension typically allowed. These extensions may be continued throughout the period in which the extreme drought conditions remain.

D. The applicant shall also acknowledge that while a Conditional Certificate of Compliance A statement, signed by an administrative officer, setting forth that a building, structure, or use complies with this Ordinance and Building Codes and that the same may be used for the purposes stated on the permit. may be issued, no Final Certificate of Compliance A statement, signed by an administrative officer, setting forth that a building, structure, or use complies with this Ordinance and Building Codes and that the same may be used for the purposes stated on the permit. shall be issued while there is an active (pending) letter of request for extension of compliance with landscaping requirements unless a performance guarantee (such as a letter of credit or performance bond) sufficient to cover 125% of the installed landscaping costs has been posted with the Inspections or Planning Department.