(A) (1) Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to require any change in the plans, construction, or designated use of any building upon which actual construction was begun prior to the enactment of this chapter, provided, significant construction has lawfully begun, is being diligently carried on, and shall be completed within one year of the effective date of this chapter.
(2) The Planning Commission and/or Zoning Commission, as required, may permit one extension of up to one year.
(B) A site plan approved within 12 months prior to the effective date of this chapter shall remain valid if construction is begun within one year and completed within two years of the effective date of this chapter.
(C) (1) If the conditions of this section are not met, the standards and provisions of this chapter shall govern.
(2) A site plan submitted prior to adoption of this chapter but which has not yet received site plan approval shall be required to meet all of the standards and provisions of this chapter.
(D) Except as noted above, nothing in this chapter should be interpreted or construed to provide any permanent vested rights in the continuation of any particular use, district, zoning classification of any permissible activities therein, and they are hereby declared to be subject to subsequent amendment, change, or modification as may be necessary for the preservation or protection of public health, safety, and welfare.
(Ord. 259, passed 10-24-1995; Ord. passed 2-1-2012)