12-1-5: APPLICATION TO VARIATIONS AND SPECIAL USES:
   A.   Existing Variations And Special Uses: Any variation or special use permit lawfully issued prior to the effective date of this title, or any amendment hereto, that could be lawfully issued pursuant to the provisions in effect after such effective date shall continue to be valid after such effective date, subject to any conditions placed thereon at the time of issuance. Any structure or use lawfully authorized by any such variation or special use permit that could not be so issued after such effective date shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 14 of this title dealing with nonconformities.
   B.   Existing Uses And Structures Newly Requiring Special Use Permits: The owner of any use or structure lawfully existing on the effective date of this title, or any amendment hereto, that did not, prior to such effective date, require a special use permit but which, after such effective date, does require a special use permit, may secure a special use permit pursuant to the standards and procedures of chapter 17, article A of this title. Unless and until such a special use permit is so secured, such use shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 14 of this title dealing with nonconformities. (2005 Zoning Code)