19.01.070 Prior rights and violations.

(A) The enactment of this title shall not terminate or otherwise affect variances, conditional use permits or other approvals authorized under the provisions of any ordinance repealed, suspended, or revised by the adoption of this title, nor shall any prior violation of any such prior ordinance be excused by the adoption of this title unless the violation conforms to the standards of this title.

(B) Any building or structure for which an entitlement permit has been issued prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this title may be completed and used in accordance with the plans, specifications, and permits on which such building permit was granted, if construction is commenced within the legal life of such entitlement and diligently pursued to completion. No extensions of time shall be granted for commencement of construction.