§ 161.005 EFFECT OF EXISTING BUILDING PERMITS AND ZONING CERTIFICATES.

   Nothing in the chapter shall be deemed to require any change in the plans, construction or designated use of any land or structure in the event that:

   (A)   Final plat or plan approval for the subdivision or development was lawfully issued prior to the effective date of the ordinance or the effective date of any amendment thereof;

   (B)   The approval has not by its own terms expired prior to the effective date;

   (C)   The approval was issued on the basis of an application showing complete plans for proposed construction;

   (D)   There has been a substantial expenditure or incurrence of substantial obligations by the applicant in reliance on the approval;

   (E)   The expenditure or incurrence of substantial obligations were made prior to published or actual notice of the ordinance; or

   (F)   Construction pursuant to the approval is complete prior to the expiration of the approval.

(Ord. 808, passed 4-19-2006)