(A) Issuance of a zoning permit, special use permit, or conditional use permit authorizes the recipient to commence the activity resulting in a change in use of the land, or (subject to obtaining a building permit) to commence work designed to construct, erect, move, or substantially alter buildings or other substantial structures, or to make necessary improvements to a subdivision.
(B) Except as provided in §§ 152.047, 152.055, and 152.056, however, intended uses may not be commenced, buildings may not be occupied, and in the case of subdivisions, lots may not be sold until compliance with all of the requirements of this chapter and all additional requirements imposed pursuant to the issuance of a conditional use or special use permit.
(C) Nothing in this section shall prevent an owner or agent of the owner from entering into a contract to sell or lease under G.S. § 160D-807(b).
(Ord. passed 12-20-2001) Penalty, see § 152.999