(a) All buildings erected hereafter, all uses of land or buildings established hereafter, and all structural alterations or relocation of existing buildings occurring hereafter shall be subject to all of the regulations of this Zoning Code which are applicable to the zoning districts in which such buildings, uses, or land shall be located.
(b) However, where a building permit for a building or structure has been issued in accordance with law prior to the effective date of this Zoning Code, and provided that construction is begun within six months of such effective date and diligently prosecuted to completion, said building or structure may be completed in accordance with the approved plans on the basis of which the building permit has been issued. Further, such building or structure may, upon completion, be occupied under a certificate of occupancy by the use for which originally designated, subject thereafter to the provisions of Chapter 1282. Any subsequent text or map amendment shall not affect previously issued valid permits.
(c) Where a variance has been granted pursuant to the provisions of this Zoning Code, such approval shall become null and void unless work thereon is substantially under way within six months of the date of issuance unless extended by the approving body.
(d) Where a lot is to be occupied for a permitted use without buildings, the side yards and front yard required for such lot shall be provided and maintained unless otherwise stipulated in this Zoning Code, except that side yards shall not be required on lots used for garden purposes without buildings or structures, nor on lots used for public recreation areas.
(e) Land which is located in a residential district shall not be used for driveway, walkway, or access purposes to any land which is located in a nonresidential district, unless such access shall be by a public street.
(Ord. 106. Passed 12-9-81.)