In determining the applicability of this ordinance with respect to the previously applicable zoning regulations, the following rules shall apply:
A. Existing Unlawful Uses And Structures: A structure or use not lawfully existing at the time of the adoption of this ordinance is hereby deemed lawful as of the effective date hereof, provided that it conforms with all of the requirements of this ordinance. However, if such structure or use does not conform with all of the requirements of this ordinance, such structure or use remains unlawful hereunder.
B. Existing Permitted Uses: When a lot is used for a purpose that was classified as a permitted use prior to the effective date hereof, and such use is classified as a "conditional use" by this ordinance, such use is hereby deemed a lawful conditional use for the purpose of this ordinance.
C. Principal Uses Rendered Nonconforming: When a lot is used for a purpose which was a lawful use before the effective date hereof and this ordinance, or any amendment thereto, no longer classifies such use as either a permitted use or conditional use in the zoning district in which it is located, such use is hereby deemed a legal nonconforming use and shall be controlled by the provisions of chapter 9, "Nonconformity", of this ordinance.
D. Principal Buildings, Structures And Lots Rendered Nonconforming: Where any lawful building, structure or lot existing on the effective date hereof does not meet all standards set forth in this ordinance, or any amendment thereto, such building, structure, or lot is hereby deemed nonconforming and shall be controlled by the provisions of chapter 9, "Nonconformity", of this ordinance.
E. Accessory Uses Rendered Nonconforming: When a use that is accessory to a principal use which was a lawful accessory use before the effective date of this ordinance, or any amendment thereto, and is rendered nonconforming by virtue the adoption of this ordinance, such accessory use shall be brought into conformance with this ordinance. However, the following accessory uses shall be deemed legal nonconforming uses and may be continued in their present form subject to the provisions of chapter 9, "Nonconformity", of this ordinance:
2. Any nonconformity resulting from the requirements of section 10-4-9, "Landscape Requirements", of this ordinance.
F. Accessory Structures Rendered Nonconforming: When a structure that is accessory to a principal use was a lawful accessory structure before the effective date of this ordinance, or any amendment thereto, and is rendered nonconforming by virtue the adoption of this ordinance, such accessory structure shall be deemed a legal nonconforming structure and may be continued in its present form subject to the provisions of chapter 9, "Nonconformity", of this ordinance.
G. Previously Issued Building Permits: When a building permit for a building or structure has been lawfully issued prior to the effective date hereof, and when construction has begun within six (6) months of the issuance of such permit and is being diligently pursued to completion, the building or structure may be completed in accordance with the plans on the basis of which the building permit was issued and may, upon completion, be occupied under a certificate of occupancy for the use originally intended, subject to the provisions of chapter 4 of this ordinance governing off street parking and loading.
H. Previously Granted Variations: All variations granted prior to the effective date of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. (Ord. 92-1855, 12-14-1992)
I. Previously Granted Conditional Use Permits: The conditional use permits granted by the below listed village ordinances to each of the below listed properties shall remain in full force and effect after the effective date of the amendments made to this ordinance by village ordinance 01-2167:
1. 5129 Wolf Road (village ordinance 95-1939);
2. 5140 Wolf Road (village ordinance 97-1999); and
3. 5250 Wolf Road (village ordinance 98-2033). (Ord. 01-2167, 5-21-2001)