This title shall not be construed as abating any action now pending under, or by virtue of, prior existing zoning or subdivision regulations, or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering any penalty accruing or about to accrue, or as affecting the liability of any person, firm or corporation, or as waiving any right of the city under any section or provision existing at the time of the effective date hereof, or as vacating or annulling any rights obtained by any person, firm or corporation, by lawful action of the city, except as shall be expressly provided for in this title. (Ord. 254, 1-15-2015)