The following miscellaneous provisions apply to the Airport Overlay District.
(A) Regulations not retroactive. The regulations prescribed in the Airport Overlay District shall not be construed to require the removal, lowering, or other change or alteration of any structure or tree not conforming to the regulations as of the effective date of adoption of the Airport Overlay District, or otherwise interfere with the continuance of a nonconforming use. Nothing contained herein shall require any change in the construction, alteration, or intended use of any structure, the construction or alteration of which was begun prior to the effective date of adoption of the Airport Overlay District, and is diligently prosecuted.
(B) Existing uses. No permit shall be granted that would allow the establishment or creation of an obstruction or permit a nonconforming use or structure to become a greater hazard to air navigation, than it was on the effective date of adoption of the Airport Overlay District or any amendments thereto or than it is when the application for a permit is made.
(Ord. 10-01, passed 1-25-10)