§ 1.1.8. Transitional Provisions

A.

Existing Applications and Permits  

1.

Any subdivision or other project for which a valid and complete application for a land disturbance permit was received prior to the effective date of this Development Code remains valid and, at the developer's option, may proceed to completion and building permits may be issued under the regulations of the City of Sandy Springs in place immediately prior to the effective date of this Development Code, provided that the land disturbance permit is or can be issued within 90 calendar days of this Development Code's effective date and all time frames associated with the permit are observed.

2.

Any project for which a land disturbance permit cannot be issued within 90 calendar days from the effective date of this Development Code must proceed in accordance with these development regulations.

3.

Any subdivision or other project for which a modified or conditional land disturbance permit was issued, i.e. any permit which may have been issued for clearing and grubbing or grading only purposes prior to the effective date of this Development Code must be brought into conformance with this Development Code prior to issuance of any other land disturbance permit or permit modification that would authorize additional work on the project.

4.

Administrative modifications will be granted as necessary and appropriate where full compliance is not feasible or cannot reasonably be achieved because of the stage of development, limitations imposed by the site, or design parameters.

B.

Land Disturbance Permit This Development Code applies to any land disturbance permit for which an application is received after the effective date of this Development Code.

C.

Building Permit Nothing in this Development Code should be construed to affect the validity of any building permit, fence permit, pool permit, retaining wall permit, sign permit or other similar permit lawfully issued prior to the effective date of this Development Code.