Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to require a change in the plans, construction, or designated use of any building on which actual construction was lawfully begun prior to the enactment of this Zoning Code, and upon which actual construction has been diligently carried on. Actual construction is defined to be the actual placing of construction materials in their permanent place, fastened in a permanent manner, provided that the actual construction of the work shall be diligently carried on until completion of the building in question.
(Ord. 73-94. Passed 10-4-94.)