In determining the applicability of this Zoning Ordinance with respect to the previously applicable zoning regulations, the following rules shall apply:
A. When a use lawfully existing on the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance was classified as a permitted use prior to the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance, and such use is classified as a Special Exception by this Zoning Ordinance, such use shall be deemed a lawful nonconforming use. Such use may be granted as a Special Exception in the manner prescribed by Section 3 of these regulations or, alternatively, may continue subject to the nonconforming use provisions of Section 2 of this Ordinance.
B. When a use lawfully existing as a permitted use on the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance, or any amendment thereto, no longer classified as a permitted use in the zoning district in which it is located, such use shall be deemed a lawful nonconforming use and shall be subject to the nonconforming use provisions of Section 2 of this Ordinance.
C. Where any building, structure or lot lawfully existing on the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance does not meet all development standards set forth in this Zoning Ordinance, or any amendment thereto, such building, structure, or lot shall be deemed lawfully nonconforming and shall be subject to the nonconforming use provisions of Section 2 of this Ordinance.
D. When, before the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance, a complete application has been filed for an improvement location permit for a building or structure which conforms to all applicable regulations in effect prior to the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance, the building or structure may be completed in accordance with the plans on the basis of which the application was submitted, subject to the provisions of Section 5 of these regulations. Upon completion, said building or structure may be occupied for the use which was specified on the improvement location permit application, provided said use at the time of application was classified as permitted, or if classified as a special exception, had been approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Provided, also, if the use originally intended no longer complies with all requirements of this Zoning Ordinance such use shall be a lawful nonconforming use subject to the nonconforming use provisions of Section 2 of this Ordinance or, alternatively, as a special use subject to the special exception provisions of Section 3 of this Ordinance. However, in the event that said application or permit expires or is suspended or revoked in accordance with Section 7 of this Ordinance, any new permit application that is submitted after the effective date of this Ordinance shall be subject to the provisions in this Ordinance.
E. All variances granted prior to the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect subject to the conditions of variance approval. However, such variance shall apply only to the specific variance of use or development standard granted.
F. All special exception permits granted prior to the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect subject to the conditions of special exception approval. Expansion or change in use shall require compliance with this Zoning Ordinance.
G. An development plan approved under the previous zoning ordinance and shown on the previous zoning maps shall constitute an approved development plan subject to the standards and conditions of development plan approval. Subsequent development plans for the site shall comply with the previous zoning ordinance provisions concerning development plans or, alternatively, the developer may choose to comply with the development plan provisions of this Ordinance, provided that the proposed development plan does not conflict with the standards and conditions applicable to the approved development plan. A development plan approved under the previous Ordinance shall constitute an approved development plan subject to the standards and conditions of development plan approval. Where an development plan has been approved but has expired, prior to the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance, the development plan shall be void and may not provide a basis for development plan approval.
H. A preliminary and/or final plat approved prior to the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance, whether or not yet recorded, shall remain in full force and effect, subject to the standards and conditions of plat approval. Final plats may be recorded as approved in accordance with the Subdivision Control Ordinance. Preliminary plats shall be entitled to final plat approval subject to the conditions of preliminary plat approval and subject to the Subdivision Control Ordinance and the Zoning Ordinance provisions that were in effect at the time of preliminary approval. Lots in such subdivisions shall be established in their platted size and configuration as lots of record. All subsequent resubdivision, vacation and/or amendment of such plats shall be made under the provisions of the current Comprehensive Plan, the current Subdivision Control Ordinance and this Zoning Ordinance. A full and complete application for preliminary plat approval conforming to all applicable regulations in effect at the time of application shall be entitled to review under the regulations in effect at the time of application with respect to lot size and configuration. Upon approval, lots in such plats shall be established in their platted size and configuration as lots of record.