In the case of any subdivision or development of property which has already commenced in any district which is subject to these regulations, and which development would otherwise be exempt from the application of these regulations by reason of the pre-existing subdivision activity, a landowner may make application for either preliminary or final plat approval, as may be appropriate under the circumstances, and upon approval by the Planning Commission, or County Council, as being in compliance with the other requirements of these regulations, the owner of the subdivision may voluntarily and irrevocably elect to come under the jurisdiction of these regulations, and the election shall be effective with the acceptance of the election by the administrative official or by County Council.
(Ord. 105, passed 12-29-1988)