Nonconforming development

A project in process at the time of enactment shall be allowed to continue according to the ordinance and regulations in effect immediately prior to the adoption of this ordinance [December 19, 1994]. A nonconforming development is defined as a project for which a building permit has been issued prior to the date of enactment of this ordinance [December 19, 1994] or for which a variance or special exception has been granted under the prior ordinance or a subdivision which has received preliminary approval from the plan commission.