Vested rights

Under the provisions of this section, any application considered by the town shall be reviewed according to the regulations applicable in the zoning ordinance in force at the time the application was deemed to be substantially complete. An application is deemed to be substantially complete with either the issuance of a zoning permit by the zoning officer or the submittal of all necessary forms, filing fees, plans and documentation required under the provisions of section 32-19 of this ordinance, and approved by the zoning officer.

Nothing in this ordinance shall prevent the completion of any construction for which a valid building permit has been heretofore issued, except that, such construction shall be initiated within six (6) months after the adoption of this ordinance and shall be completed within two (2) years after such adoption. Where such a valid building permit exists, no zoning permit shall be required.