Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to require any change
in the plans, construction or designated use of any structure or prevent
issuance of a certificate of occupancy in the event that:
A. A building permit for the same was lawfully issued prior to the effective
date of this chapter or any amendment thereof;
B. Such permit had not by its own terms expired prior to such effective
date;
C. The holder of such permit has taken substantial action, made substantial
expenditures or incurred substantial obligations in reliance on such
permit; and
D. Construction pursuant to such permit is commenced prior to the expiration
of such permit and within 90 days of such effective date and is thereafter
diligently pursued to completion.
This chapter and any amendment thereof shall apply to all applications
pending and not yet finally decided by the authorized personnel or
Board on the effective date thereof, except, however, where a public
hearing has been held with respect to such pending application prior
to such effective date. Where such circumstances exist, the regulations
in effect at the time of the hearing shall be the basis for action
on such pending application.
Fees authorized by this chapter shall be set by the City Manager
in accordance with the procedures established in the City of Auburn
Consolidated Fee Schedule.