Board grants six‑month extension on building permit after title litigation delayed work

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a six‑month extension on a residential building permit for a Saddle Ridge lot after the applicant explained that title‑transfer litigation delayed construction.

Applicant representatives said the original permit had been issued in 2023/2024 and that litigation delayed the title transfer until recently; construction resumed, insulation has been inspected and drywall work is underway. Staff explained that building permits normally expire 24 months after issuance unless an extension is granted and noted that the building inspector may approve extensions in‑house where progress is evident. The applicant asked for a 90‑day extension; a board member moved for six months to provide additional time, and the board approved the six‑month extension by voice vote.

Planning staff noted the Saddle Ridge development had an older cluster‑development regime that allowed smaller lot sizes (25,000 sq ft) compared with current R1 minimums, and the board's extension preserves the status of an ongoing development while allowing staff to verify progress during the extension period.