1. Building Permit Issued Prior to Effective Date of the Zoning Code. Any building, structure, or sign for which a lawful building permit is issued prior to the effective date of the zoning code may be completed in conformance with the permit and other applicable permits and conditions, even if such building, structure, or sign does not fully comply with the zoning code. If construction is not commenced in compliance with the applicable terms, the building official may grant an extension pursuant to the provisions of the building code adopted by the city. If the building, structure, or sign is not completed in conformance with the building permit and any extension thereof, then the building, structure, or sign shall be constructed, completed, or occupied only in compliance with this zoning code.

2. Building Permit Application Filed Prior to Effective Date of the Zoning Code. Any building, structure, or sign for which a completed building permit application is filed prior to the effective date of this zoning code may be issued a building permit if found to be in compliance with the zoning code existing at the time of application and may be constructed in compliance with the building permit and other applicable approvals, permits, and conditions, even if such building, structure, or sign does not fully comply with the zoning code. If construction is not commenced in compliance with the applicable permit terms, the building official may grant an extension pursuant to the provisions of the city’s building code. If the building, structure, or sign is not completed pursuant to the building permit and any extension thereof, then the building, structure, or sign shall be constructed, completed or occupied only in compliance with the zoning code.

3. Site Plan Review Approved Prior to Effective Date of the Zoning Code. A project that received site plan review (a development review permit under this zoning code) approval prior to the effective date of this zoning code may file an application for a building permit in compliance with the site plan review and conditions of approval, even if the project does not comply with the provisions of this zoning code. Upon approval of the construction plans, a building permit may be issued. The site plan review approval for projects approved prior to the effective date of the zoning code shall be valid for two years from the effective date of this code, unless otherwise specified in the existing conditions of approval. A time extension may be permitted upon submission of a completed application, fee, and other documentation requested at the zoning administrator’s discretion. All requests for extensions shall be reviewed for compliance to the existing development standards of the zoning district, the existing PAD overlay if applicable, and this zoning code where the preexisting zoning code and PAD overlay are silent to land use regulations and development standards. Where a conflict occurs between the preexisting zoning regulations applying to the property and this code, the regulations of this code shall prevail. All requests for extensions shall be processed in the same manner as the original approval. Requests may be denied, approved, or approved with new or modified conditions by the original approving authority. Site plan approvals that expire shall require submittal of a new development review application and shall comply with the provisions in subsection (D)(3) of this section.

4. Preliminary Subdivision Plat Approved Prior to Effective Date of the Zoning Code. A project that has a preliminary plat approved prior to the effective date of this zoning code may file an application for a final subdivision plat and improvement plan approval in compliance with the provisions of the zoning district in which the site is located, the standards and conditions of approval of the PAD overlay if applicable, and MCC Title 17, Subdivisions. If a final plat application is not filed prior to the date of preliminary plat expiration, the preliminary plat shall expire unless a time extension is requested. A time extension may be permitted upon submission of a completed application, fee, and other documentation requested at the zoning administrator’s discretion. All requests for extensions shall be reviewed for compliance to MCC Title 17, Subdivisions, the existing development standards of the zoning district, the existing PAD overlay if applicable, and this zoning code where the preexisting zoning code and PAD overlay are silent to land use regulations and development standards. Where a conflict occurs between the preexisting zoning regulations applying to the property and this code, the regulations of this code shall prevail. All requests for extensions shall be processed in the same manner as the original approval. Requests may be denied, approved, or approved with new or modified conditions by the original approving authority. Subsequent preliminary plat applications not located in a preexisting PAD overlay shall comply with this zoning code. Subsequent preliminary plat applications located in a preexisting PAD overlay shall comply with the provisions in subsection (D)(4) of this section.

5. Use Permit Approved Prior to Effective Date of this Zoning Code. A project that received a use permit prior to the effective date of this zoning code may file an application for a building permit, even if the project does not fully comply with the provision of this zoning code. If a building permit application is not filed within two years of the date of use permit approval, the use permit shall expire. In the event a building permit was previously issued, however not all development has been completed and no valid building permit exists upon the effective date of this code, the undeveloped portions of the use permit shall expire. No time extensions shall be permitted. New use permit requests and expired use permits shall comply with the provisions of this zoning code, unless the property is located in a zoning district and PAD overlay in existence prior to the effective date of this zoning code. All such requests shall be reviewed for compliance to the development standards of the existing zoning district, the existing PAD overlay if applicable, and this zoning code where the preexisting zoning code and PAD overlay are silent to land use regulations and development standards. Where a conflict occurs between the preexisting zoning regulations applying to the property and this code, the regulations of this code shall prevail. Properties covered by a recorded development agreement shall not require compliance with provisions of this zoning code, if the provisions are superseded by the development agreement.

1. Applications for Site Plan Review and Use Permits Submitted Prior to and Approved After the Effective Date of this Zoning Code. Complete applications filed prior to the effective date of this zoning code may be approved under the provisions of this code upon request of the applicant. Applicants may elect to develop under the provisions of the prior zoning code, but in that case shall comply with all provisions of the prior zoning code and PAD overlay if applicable. If a building permit application is not filed within one year of the date of approval of the site plan review or use permit the approval shall expire unless otherwise specified in the conditions of approval.

2. Applications for Preliminary Plats Submitted Prior to and Approved After the Effective Date of this Zoning Code. Complete applications filed prior to the effective date of this zoning code may be approved under the provisions of this code. Applicants may elect to develop under the provisions of the prior zoning code, but in that case shall comply with all provisions of the prior zoning code and PAD overlay if applicable. If the final subdivision plat and associated improvement plans are not filed within two years of the date of the preliminary plat approval, the approval shall expire.

3. Applications for Use Permits Submitted Prior to and Approved After the Effective Date of this Zoning Code. Complete applications filed prior to the effective date of this zoning code may be approved under the provisions of this code. Applicants may elect to operate a use under the provisions of the prior zoning code, but in that case shall comply with all provisions of the prior zoning code and PAD overlay if applicable. If building permits and improvements specified under conditions of approval are not filed within the time specified in the approval, the approval shall expire. New use permit requests and expired use permits shall comply with the provisions of this zoning code, unless the property is located in a zoning district and PAD overlay in existence prior to the effective date of this zoning code. All such requests shall be reviewed for compliance to the development standards of the existing zoning district, the existing PAD overlay if applicable, and this zoning code where the preexisting zoning code and PAD overlay are silent to land use regulations and development standards. Where a conflict occurs between the preexisting zoning regulations applying to the property and this code, the regulations of this code shall prevail. Properties covered by a recorded development agreement shall not require compliance with provisions of this zoning code, if the provisions are superseded by the development agreement.

4. Applications for Rezoning and PAD Overlay Amendments Filed Prior to and Approved After the Effective Date of this Zoning Code. Rezoning and/or PAD overlay amendment applications filed prior to the effective date of this zoning code shall be governed by the provisions, standards and conditions of approval of the preexisting zoning district and PAD overlay and shall follow the applicable procedures identified in Division 5, Administration and Permits, unless the applicant elects to comply with the applicable procedures of the prior zoning code. In either case, the balance of the property within a preexisting PAD overlay shall retain its preexisting zoning district and the conceptual land use plan, provisions, standards and conditions of approval of the PAD overlay unless otherwise requested by the applicant. In the event an applicant requests compliance to any provisions of this zoning code, all provisions of this zoning code shall apply to the amendment request. Properties covered by a recorded development agreement shall not require compliance with provisions of this zoning code, if the provisions are superseded by the development agreement.

1. Rezone Applications Filed After the Effective Date of this Zoning Code. If a parcel is rezoned after the effective date of this zoning code, the parcel shall be rezoned to one or more of the zoning districts of this code. If the parcel is part of a preexisting PAD overlay, the balance of the property within the PAD overlay shall retain its preexisting zoning district and the conceptual land use plan, provisions, standards and conditions of approval of the PAD overlay. City council may rescind or amend prior approved zoning or PADs per A.R.S. § 9-462.01.E. If the preexisting zoning and PAD overlay have been rescinded by city council, all planning applications shall comply with this zoning code.

2. Amendments to Preexisting PAD Overlays After the Effective Date of this Zoning Code. Amendments to preexisting PAD overlays shall comply with the provisions of this zoning code

3. Development Review Permit Applications Filed After the Effective Date of this Zoning Code. Site plan approvals that have expired, requiring submittal of a new development review permit application shall comply with the existing development standards of the zoning district, the existing PAD overlay if applicable, and this zoning code where the preexisting zoning code and PAD overlay are silent to land use regulations and development standards. Where a conflict occurs between the preexisting zoning regulations applying to the property and this zoning code, the regulations of this zoning code shall prevail.

4. Preliminary Subdivision Plat Applications Filed After the Effective Date of this Zoning Code. Preliminary subdivision plat approvals that have expired, requiring submittal of a new preliminary plat application, shall comply with the existing development standards of the zoning district, the existing PAD overlay if applicable, and this zoning code where the preexisting zoning code and PAD overlay are silent to land use regulations and development standards. Where a conflict occurs between the preexisting zoning regulations applying to the property and this zoning code, the regulations of this zoning code shall prevail.