To avoid undue hardship, nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to require a change in the plans, construction or designated use of any building or development on which actual construction was lawfully begun prior to the effective date of adoption or amendment of this chapter and upon which actual construction has been carried on diligently. Where demolition or removal of an existing building has been substantially completed preparatory to rebuilding, such demolition or removal shall be deemed to be actual construction; provided that, the work shall be carried on diligently.
ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION is hereby defined as work done which is beyond the preparation stage and into that stage where the changes or additions are made permanent.
(Ord. 2001-1478, passed 11-19-2001)