12-1-6: BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED PRIOR TO EFFECTIVE DATE:
   A.   Building Permits Not Affected: All work, structures, and uses authorized by building permits issued prior to the effective date of this title, or any amendment hereto, and for which a certificate of occupancy had been issued prior to such effective date, shall not be affected by this title. Except as provided in subsections B and C of this section, no certificate of occupancy shall be issued following the effective date of this title, or any amendment hereto, unless the work, structure, or use for which the certificate of occupancy is sought is made to fully comply with the applicable provisions of this title, or any such amendment.
   B.   Change Not Required, Conditions: Nothing in this title, or any amendment hereto, shall be deemed to require any change in the plans, construction, or designated use of any structure, if:
      1.   A building permit for such structure was lawfully and properly issued prior to the effective date of this title, or any such amendment hereto; such permit had not by its own terms expired prior to such effective date, and construction pursuant to such permit is started prior to the expiration of such permit; or
      2.   A building permit application was on file with the village building department and complete in all material respects prior to the effective date of this title.
   C.   Issuance Of Certificate Of Occupancy: Upon completion pursuant to subsection B of this section, such structure may be occupied by, and a certificate of occupancy shall be issued for, the use designated on such permit, subject thereafter to the provisions of chapter 14 of this title dealing with nonconformities. (2005 Zoning Code)