(A) Effect Of New Code: All work, structures, and uses authorized by building permits issued prior to the effective date of this chapter or any amendment to it, and for which a certificate of occupancy had been issued prior to the effective date, will not be affected by this chapter. Except as provided in divisions (B) and (C) of this section, no certificate of occupancy will be issued following the effective date of this chapter or any amendment to it unless the work, structure, or use for which the certificate of occupancy is sought is made to fully comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter or any amendment.
(B) Right To Complete Construction Pursuant To Approved Plans: Nothing in this chapter, or any amendment to it, will be deemed to require any change in the plans, construction, or designated use of any structure if:
(1) A building permit for the structure was lawfully and properly issued prior to the effective date of this chapter or any amendment to it, or such permit is issued after the effective date based upon a complete and proper application for the permit filed prior to the effective date; and
(2) The permit had not by its own terms expired prior to the effective date; and
(3) The permit was lawfully and properly issued in accordance with the law in effect prior to the effective date; and
(4) Construction pursuant to the permit is commenced prior to the expiration of the permit and within 6 months of the effective date and is thereafter diligently pursued to completion.
(C) Right To Occupy As Nonconformity: Upon completion pursuant to division (B) of this section, a structure may be occupied by, and a certificate of occupancy may be issued for, the use designated on the permit, subject thereafter, to the extent applicable, to the provisions of part 8 of this chapter relating to nonconformities.
(Ord. 17-2-2065, passed 2-27-2017)