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<baltimore-city-law heading="§ 5-309 Time limit for utilization of variance; Extensions.">
  <section prefix="§" num="5-309" heading="Time limit for utilization of variance; Extensions.">
    <para num="(a)" heading="Exercise of approval required.">A variance lapses and becomes void 2 years from the date of its final order granting unless substantial construction has occurred within that same 2-year period.</para>
    <para num="(b)" heading="Extension by BMZA.">The Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals may grant an extension of this period, for both minor and major variances, on written application and for good cause shown, without notice or hearing.</para>
    <annotation type="History">Ord. 16-581</annotation>
    <annotation type="History" />
  </section>
</baltimore-city-law>
