A vested right is the right to proceed with development under a previous set of regulations, or the right to proceed under this chapter, pursuant to a development agreement.
(A) Vested rights to proceed with development initiated prior to the adoption of this County Development Code shall be established only by:
(1) Having previously received approval for a minor partition, preliminary plat, and/or a final plat under the previous subdivision ordinance, prior to the adoption of this Development Code;
(2) Having properly submitted a completed application for minor partition, preliminary plat, or combined preliminary/final plat under the previous subdivision ordinance, prior to the adoption of this Development Code (applications will be deemed complete by the PZA); or
(3) Having properly recorded a minor partition or final plat prior to the adoption of this Development Code.
(B) Vested rights to proceed with development under the provisions of this chapter shall be established only by:
(1) Recording a final plat in full compliance with its provisions;
(2) Executing a development agreement in full compliance with its provisions; or
(3) Obtaining a Class I, Class II or Class III permit in full compliance with its provisions. Such vested rights expire with the permit.
(Ord. 2007-8-13, passed 3-11-2019; Am. 2-28-2022; Ord. passed 2-12-2024)