§ 3.02.00. Withdrawal of applications.

(A)

An application for development approval may be withdrawn at any time. CAUTION: The withdrawal of any application for development approval which occurs after the publication of any notices which may be required by this Code or other law, will result in the application losing its relative position in priority for plan review and will require the applicant to resubmit its application at the initial step in the development review process required for the particular development. Such re-submittal will require payment of the necessary fees in order to activate the plan review process and re-establish relative position and priority for plan review. Any fees paid prior to the withdrawal shall be forfeited to the town. Any unpaid costs for advertising or other purposes shall be paid to the town prior to the withdrawal being effective and if not paid, shall constitute a lien on the property subject to the application. In addition, if costs for advertising or other purposes are not paid and the applicant fails to continue with the process, the town will deem the application denied and the applicant, or any other person, must wait at least 12 months from the date the application is deemed denied before making application for development approval for the same property.

(B)

Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the local planning agency or the town council from delaying action or decision on any application for reasons such as to gather additional information, elicit public input or consult with adjacent governments, the state or Eglin AFB. In the event the LPA or town council votes to delay review or decision on any application, said application will retain its relative position and priority for plan review purposes.

(LDC Ord. of 1-9-2014)