(A) All buildings erected hereafter, all uses of land or buildings established hereafter, and any structural alteration or relocation of existing buildings occurring hereafter shall be subject to all regulations of this chapter which are applicable to the zoning districts in which such buildings, uses or land shall be located.
(B) However, where a building permit for a building or structure has been issued in accordance with law prior to the effective date of this chapter or any amendment hereto, and provided that construction is begun within 90 days of such effective date and diligently prosecuted to completion, such building or structure may be completed in accordance with the approved plans on the basis of which the building permit has been issued, and further, may upon completion be occupied under a certificate of occupancy (see § 159.050) by the use for which originally designated, subject thereafter to the provisions of §§ 159.025 through 159.027.
(C) Where a lot is to be occupied for a permitted use without buildings, the side yards and front yard required for such lot shall be provided and maintained unless otherwise stipulated in this chapter except that side yards shall not be required on lots used for garden purposes without buildings or structures, nor on lots used for public recreation areas without structures.
(D) No land which is located in a residence district shall be used for driveway, walkway or access purposes to any land which is located in an office or business district.
(Prior Code, § 46-5) (Ord. eff. 1-15-1972; Ord. 91-1(A), passed 1-7-1991)