§ 1.03.00. Applicability.

1.03.01.

Generally. The regulations, standards, criteria, and procedures set forth in this ULDC shall govern the design, development, and use of all land within the unincorporated areas of Henry County.

1.03.02.

Exemptions and exceptions. The following situations are exempt from the requirements of the ULDC:

A.

Buildings or structures that are legally under construction on the date of adoption of the ULDC.

B.

Buildings or structures for which a building permit has been issued as of the effective date of this ULDC, provided that construction commences prior to the expiration of the building permit, and continues until completed.

C.

Provided that development pursuant to an approved development plan or subdivision plat approved prior to the effective date of this ULDC, commences not later than one (1) year after the effective date of this ULDC.

D.

The proposed use of property lawfully approved as of the effective date of this ULDC.

E.

Applications for building permits, development permits and zoning requests legally submitted, with a completed application and paid fees prior to the adoption of this ULDC, shall not be required to meet the requirements of the adopted ULDC, but shall meet the requirements of adopted ordinances at the time of application.

F.

Zoning requests denied, but legally submitted pending the appeal of the board of commissioners.