1. Duration. Permit approvals are valid only during the developer’s compliance with this title and the terms and conditions of approval. However, approvals and permits expire automatically 12 months after issuance if no significant construction, activity or occupancy has commenced.

2. Extensions. Requests for extensions of an approval period or after a 12-month period are a new application and subject to the appropriate approval process. The planner or commission may place limits on the duration of an approval or establish a longer duration.

3. Conditions. The council, commission or planner may place conditions upon issuance of any approval which are necessary or desirable to ensure that a rule, policy, standard or intent will be implemented in a manner consistent with this title, the comprehensive plan and any rule, policy or standard implementing them.

4. Compliance. Any permit or approval issued under this title shall require compliance with the state fire code and any other federal, state or local regulations which are applicable to the activity.

5. Liability. The issuance of a permit or approval under this title or enforcement or lack of enforcement of any such permit or approval shall not be deemed grounds for city liability arising out of the errors or omissions of the permittee or the person who received the approval.