21-1-6.5:   DEVELOPMENTS WITH APPROVALS OR PERMITS:
   A.   Conditional Use Permit Approved Prior To Effective Date: An applicant for a use for which a conditional use permit has been approved prior to the effective date of this chapter may file an application for a building permit, even if the use does not fully comply with the provisions of this chapter. If a building permit application is not filed within one year from the date of approval of the conditional use permit, it shall expire. No time extensions shall be permitted. Any re-application for an expired project approval shall meet the standards in effect at the time of re-application.
   B.   Site Plan Approved Prior To Effective Date: An applicant whose development has received site plan approval prior to the effective date of this chapter may file an application for a building permit in compliance with the approved site plan and any conditions of approval, even if the development does not comply with the provisions of this chapter. Upon approval of construction plans for the development, a building permit may be issued. Site plan approval for developments approved prior to the effective date of this chapter shall be valid for one year from the date of plan approval. No time extensions shall be permitted. Any re-application for an expired project approval shall meet the standards in effect at the time of re-application.
   C.   Building Permit Reviewed Or Issued Prior To Effective Date:
      1.   Any building, structure, or sign for which a lawful building permit is issued or for which a complete building permit or sign permit application, as determined by the Community Development Director, has been filed prior to the effective date of this chapter, may be constructed and completed in conformance with the permit and other applicable approvals, permits and conditions, even if such building, structure or sign does not fully comply with this chapter. If construction is not commenced in compliance with the applicable permit terms, the building official may grant an extension in compliance with the provisions of the Building Code. If the building, structure, or sign has not been completed before the building permit or any extension of the permit expires, then the building, structure, or sign shall be constructed, completed or occupied only in compliance with this chapter.
      2.   For any building, structure, or development for which plans have been reviewed and approved by the City, under the terms of the previous ordinance, the applicant has one hundred eighty (180) calendar days from the date the City notifies him/her that the plans are approved and permits are ready to be issued; and to pay for said permit and commence construction; said building, structure, or development shall be in compliance with this chapter. (Ord. 18-880, 7-23-2018)