Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to require any change in the plats, site plans, construction or designated use of any land or structure in the event that:
(A) Final plat or site plan approval for such subdivision or development was lawfully issued prior to the effective date of this chapter, or the effective date of any amendment thereof: and
(B) Such approval has not by its own terms expired prior to such effective date; and
(C) Such approval was issued on the basis of an application showing complete plans for proposed construction; and
(D) There has been a substantial change of position, substantial expenditures, or incurrence of substantial obligation by applicant in reliance of such approval; and
(E) Such change of position, expenditures or incurrence of obligations were made prior to the published or actual notice of a proposed amendment to this chapter, which amendment would have made illegal the issuance of such approval; and
(F) Construction pursuant to such approval is completed prior to the expiration of such approval.
(Ord. 176, passed 3-6-78; Am. Ord. 1233, passed 5-20-02)