A. Nonconformities Resulting from Adoption of This Ordinance or Other Governmental Action

Completion of buildings that become nonconforming as a result of passage of this Ordinance or another governmental action shall be allowed if an application for a building permit sufficient to allow approval was submitted prior to passage of this Ordinance, and if the building is subsequently completed in accordance with an approved building permit within two years of initial issuance of the permit. In addition, completion of buildings for which building permits were not applied for may be allowed under the Transitional provisions of this Ordinance. Completion of improvements other than buildings that become nonconforming as a result of passage of this Ordinance shall be governed by the Transitional provisions of this Ordinance.

B. Subsequent Nonconformities

Completion of buildings that are created by amendments to this Ordinance or another governmental action shall be allowed if a building permit was issued prior to the amendment, if the permit remains continuously valid, and if the building is completed within two years of initial issuance of the permit. Completion of buildings or improvements for which permits were not issued, but that are subject to site plans or preliminary plats that were approved prior to the Ordinance amendment, shall be governed by the provisions regarding continuous validity of site plans and preliminary plats found elsewhere in this Ordinance.