§ 806. Construction Prior to Adoption or Amendment of Zoning Ordinance.  


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  • Nothing in this Ordinance shall be interpreted as requiring a change in plans, construction, use or occupancy of land, buildings or structures on which construction was lawfully begun and has been diligently continued prior to the adoption this Ordinance or any subsequent amendment that would make a use, building, structure or occupancy nonconforming.

    A.

    Construction shall mean the erection and fastening of building materials in a permanent manner in accordance with approved plans.

    B.

    Where demolition and removal of an existing building has begun in preparation for rebuilding, or where excavation has begun for building, construction shall be deemed to have begun provided the work is diligently continued.

    C.

    The storage of building materials or location of a temporary office on a lot shall not be deemed as having begun construction.