(A) Saving provision. This chapter shall not be construed as abating any action now pending under, or by virtue of, prior existing Subdivision Control Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance, or as a discontinuing, abating, modifying or altering any penalty accruing or about to accrue, or as affecting the liability of any person, firm or corporation, or waiving any right of the city under any section or provision existing at the time of the effective date of this chapter, or as vacating or nullifying any rights obtained by any person, firm or corporation, by lawful action of the city, except as shall be expressly provided for in this chapter.
(B) Exclusion. Nothing in this chapter or in any rules, regulations or orders issued pursuant to this chapter shall be deemed to restrict or regulate or to authorize any unit of government, legislative body, plan commission or board of zoning appeals now or hereafter established, to restrict or regulate the exercise of the power of eminent domain by the state or by any state agency, or the use of property owned or occupied by this section, the term STATE AGENCY shall mean and include all state agencies, boards, commissions, departments and institutions, including state educational institutions of the state.
(Ord. 2001-1478, passed 11-19-2001)