The following transitional provisions shall apply to projects approved prior to the effective date of this Zoning Code.
(a) Permits and approvals that are valid on the effective date of this Zoning Code shall remain valid until their expiration date. Projects with valid approvals or permits may be carried out in accordance with the development standards in effect at the time of approval, provided that the permit or approval is valid and has not lapsed;
(b) No provision of this Zoning Code shall require any change in the plans, construction, or designated use of any structure for which a building permit has been issued prior to the effective date of this Zoning Code; and
(c) Any re-application for an expired permit or approval, including special exception and regulated use approvals, shall meet the standards in effect at the time of re-application.