(A) General applicability. Except as specifically provided below, the provisions of this chapter shall apply to all development in the town, and no development shall be undertaken without prior authorization pursuant to this code.
(B) Exceptions.
(1) Previously issued development permits. The provisions of this chapter and any amendments thereto shall not affect the validity of any lawfully issued and effective development permit, if:
(a) 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 chapter but within six months of the issuance of the building permit; and
(b) The development activity continues without interruption (except because of war or natural disaster) until the development is complete. If the development permit expires, any further development on that site shall occur only in conformity with the requirements of this chapter or amendment thereto.
(2) Previously approved development orders. Projects with development orders that have not expired at the time this chapter 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 conformity with the requirements of this chapter, or amendment thereto.
(C) Requirement for consistency with plan. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize development that is inconsistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan of the town.
(Ord. 1-90, passed 1-31-1991)