To avoid undue hardship, nothing in this Zoning Ordinance shall be deemed to require a change in the plans, construction or designated use of any building on which a valid building permit was issued, or actual construction was lawfully begun prior to the effective date of adoption or amendment of this Ordinance and upon which actual building construction has been carried on diligently. “Actual construction” includes the placing of construction materials in permanent position and fastening in a permanent manner. Where demolition or removal of an existing building has been substantially begun preparatory to rebuilding, such demolition or removal shall be deemed to be actual construction, provided that the work is carried out diligently.
Any nonconforming structure that is ready for or under construction at the time of adoption or amendment of this Zoning Ordinance may be completed and occupied in accordance with the requirements of a valid building permit issued prior to such date.
(Ord. 164-1984. Passed 1-28-85.)