(1) The permit expiration date may be extended for up to thirty (30) days for good cause, without additional fee, if the extension is requested prior to the normal expiration date.

(2) The permit may be renewed once if the renewal is requested and the fee is paid prior to the initial expiration date of the permit.

(3) Exception: Pool permits are not renewable.

(4) The fee for permit renewal is as follows:

(5) Permits that have expired may be renewed once if the renewal is requested within thirty (30) days after its initial expiration and if the fee is paid as follows:

(6) Any permit which has been expired for over thirty (30) days shall be considered null and void and a new permit is required and cannot be issued until approved by the Building Commissioner, or the duly designated representative.

(7) Permits obtained under this code cannot be assigned, transferred, or sublet without the explicit approval of the Building Commissioner. Any permit assigned, transferred, or sublet without this approval shall be considered null and void.

(8) Any person, firm, corporation or entity starting construction prior to applying for and receiving a permit is subject to a fine of up to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00).