Section 1.04
Site Plans Submitted Prior to Effective Date a. Construction Begun. Nothing in this Ordinance shall be deemed to require any change in the plans, construction, or designated use of any building upon which actual construction was begun prior to the enactment of this Ordinance, provided construction has lawfully begun, is being diligently carried on, and shall be completed within one (1) year of the effective date of this Ordinance. The Planning Commission (PC) may permit an extension of up to one (1) year for completion.
Application Submitted. An application shall meet the requirements of the Ordinance effective on the date of submission. An application submitted before the effective date of this Ordinance must be approved by the Planning Commission by the date that the Ordinance takes effect, or the requirements of this Ordinance shall be followed.
Application Approved. If an application has been approved within twelve (12) months of the effective date of this Ordinance, it shall remain valid if construction is begun within one (1) year and completed within two (2) years of the effective date of this Ordinance.
For projects not subject to site plan approval, a building permit must be issued prior to the effective date of this Ordinance; otherwise the requirements of this Ordinance take effect.
If the conditions of this Section are not met, the standards and provisions of this Zoning Ordinance shall govern.
Nothing in this Ordinance should be interpreted or construed to give rise to any permanent vested rights in the continuation of any particular use, district, zoning classification or any permissible activities therein; and, they are hereby declared to be subject to subsequent amendment, change or modification as may be necessary to the preservation or protection of public health, safety, and welfare.