§ 27-5. Exceptions.  


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  • (a)

    Previously issued development permits. The provisions of this Code and any amendments thereto shall not affect the validity of any lawfully issued and effective development permit if:

    (1)

    The development activity authorized by the permit has been commenced prior to the effective date of this Code or any amendment thereto, or will be commenced after the effective date of this Code but within six (6) months of issuance of the building permit; and

    (2)

    The development activity continues without interruption (except because of war or natural disaster) until the development is complete, and a city building inspection occurs at least once every six (6) months. If the development permit expires, any further development on that site shall occur only in conformance with the requirements of this Code or amendment thereto.

    (b)

    Previously approved development orders. Projects with development orders that have not expired at the time this Code or an amendment thereto is adopted, and on which development activity has commenced or does commence and proceeds according to the time limits in the regulations under which the development was originally approved, must meet only the requirements of the regulations in effect when the development plan was approved. If the development plan expires or is otherwise invalidated, any further development on that site shall occur only in conformance with the requirements of this Code or amendment thereto.

(Ord. No. 2004-10, § 1, 10-4-04)