§ 17.04.030. Exceptions.

A.

Previously Issued Permits and Exceptions. Any variance, exception or permit authorized before the effective date of this Zoning Code may be continued, changed, extended, enlarged or structurally altered only as provided in this title.

1.

Any permit issued before the effective date of this Zoning Code or subsequent amendment shall remain in effect provided that construction is begun within six months from the date of issuance of the permit. Construction shall mean physical improvements such as, but not limited to, water and sewer lines, footings, and/or foundations have been developed on the site. Clearing, grading, the storage of building materials, or the placement of temporary structures shall not constitute beginning construction.

2.

Where no limitation as to duration of the use was imposed at the time of authorization the use may be continued. When the use was granted for a specific period of time, the applicable provisions of this code shall be applied upon the expiration of that time.

3.

In no event shall such use be changed except to a conforming use or a nonconforming use as provided for in Section 17.40.650C. A change of use is a change to another use either under the same use group or any other use group or major class of use. A change in occupancy or ownership shall not by itself constitute a change in use.

B.

Temporary Dwelling as a Result of Natural Disaster. The zoning administrator may issue a temporary permit for a mobile home as a single-family dwelling unit on any lot previously occupied by a permanent dwelling that was destroyed by natural causes and is being reconstructed. The zoning administrator may impose conditions upon the issuance of the permit to provide for the least impact on surrounding property. Permits shall be for a period of time not to exceed three months. The zoning administrator may review and grant an extension of time not to exceed one additional three-month period.

(Ord. 96-555 § 1.3, 1997)