100.120 Validity of Prior Approval.
A. The following actions initiated prior to the adoption of this Code, or prior to the adoption of any amendment which would otherwise restrict the activity, may be continued and completed according to prior approvals granted by the City and in accordance with requirements in effect at the time approval was granted:
(1) Completion of any construction activity for which a building permit has been issued provided that such work continues to be in conformance with the requirements under which it was issued. Such work shall progress in a timely manner and not be discontinued for a period of more than one year after which time a new land use application shall be required.
(2) Completion of final subdivision plat, final manufactured home park plan, and final PUD plan for which preliminary or interim approval has been granted, provided such plats and plans are submitted within one year of previous approval or are submitted in accordance with a previously approved phasing plan under which construction has begun and has progressed in a timely manner on at least one phase.
(3) Construction of any subdivision, PUD, or manufactured home park, which: i) has received final approval (provided that such work is commenced within one year of final approval and is completed within two years of final approval); or ii) wherein substantial construction activity has not been discontinued for more than 24 consecutive months.
(4) Construction of any structure or facility for which a Conditional Use Permit, Variance, or Design Review approval has been granted provided such work is begun within one year of approval and is completed within two years of approval.
B. Extension of time under Sections (1)-(4) above may be granted by the Planning Commission for up to two additional years provided there are no requirements in effect which would otherwise restrict project development and provided further that no extensions shall be granted which extend beyond 36 months from the effective date of project approval.