§ 16-5. Exceptions.

(a)

Previously issued development orders. A development project with an approved site development plan or subdivision plat may proceed under regulations in effect at the time of approval, provided that:

(1)

The development order had not expired at the time of the adoption date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived or amendment thereto.

(2)

Development activity has begun or will begin according to the time limits under which the development was originally approved.

(3)

If the development order expires or is otherwise invalidated, any further development activity on the development site will conform to the requirements of this chapter or amendment thereto.

(b)

Previously issued development permits. The provisions of this chapter and any amendments thereto shall not affect the validity of any lawfully issued and effective development permit, provided that:

(1)

The development permit was issued prior to the adoption date of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived and development activity has begun or will begin within six months of the date of issuance of the development permit; and

(2)

Development activity continues without interruption until the development is complete. If the development permit expires, any further development will conform to the requirements of this chapter or any amendments thereto.

(Land Development Code 1995, § 1.03.02)