(A) Generally. It is the intent of the City Council to respect the property rights of applicants with existing or pending development approvals.
(B) Effect on existing ordinances. The city's ordinances in effect prior to the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance, unless expressly repealed or amended by this Zoning Ordinance, or by some other Council action, remain in effect. Where this Zoning Ordinance is more restrictive or where it includes additional provisions (including those that are inconsistent or in conflict with existing ordinances) the city shall enforce this Zoning Ordinance as set out in § 156.A.006, Abrogation, Conflict, and Private Restrictions.
(C) Pending applications.
(1) Generally. Each development review application shall be evaluated only in light of the adopted ordinances and technical regulations in effect at the time that each complete application is submitted.
(2) Inactive applications. Pending development review applications that are not pursued with due diligence may expire pursuant to § 156.J.002, Common Review Procedures.
(D) Development approvals that precede this Zoning Ordinance. Development approved prior to the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance may be carried out within the scope of the development approval, including applicable standards in effect at the time of approval, provided that the approval is valid and has not expired.
(E) Duration of approvals. Development approvals that are valid on the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance are valid until their expiration date; or, if no expiration date is specified in the approval documents or prior regulations, pursuant to Table 156.J.002.12-1, Development Review Summary Table.
(Ord. 15039, passed 4-11-2022)