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II (doublewide) and not older than 1976. This is different because the existing ordinance will allow a single wide mobile to be used if the nonconforming home is a single wide. Reconstruction of damaqed structures- both the existing ordinance and the UDO will permit the reconstruction of a .nonconforming structure if the destruction was the result of an act of God.- The existing ordinance requires a building permit to be secured within one year of the event that destroyed the structure. The UDO does not put a limitation on when the reconstruction should take place. In addition, both ordinances agree that if a proper owner willingly removes a nonconforming structure, it cannot be replaced except with a conforming use and/or structure. 13.2 Comparison of Vested Rights Both the existing zoning ordinance and the UDO provide a method for a property owner to vest or secure his fights to develop their property in a manner that is in compliance with existing regulations even after new regulations are adopted. The method or procedure set forth in both ordinances is very similar. The property owner must complete an application including a site specific development plan and submit it to the County. The Planning and Zoning Commission will review the proposed development in accordance with the current regulations. ]:f approved, the property owner will have a period of time in which to begin their development. The approval of the vested rights runs with the land and therefore the property can be sold to another entity that will enjoy the same vested rights. Site Specific Development Plan- these plans are required by both the existing ordinance and the UDO. The existing ordinance is not too specific about what should be included in this plan. The UDO is much more specific about the process and the contents of the plan. This will enable the Planning and Zoning Commission and the ordinance administrator to review and better understand the proposed project. Vested Periods- the existing zoning ordinance will allow the Planning and Zoning Commission to grant a vested period of two years for a proposed development. The UDO will permit a vesting period of two to five years. This is in line with the General Statutes however at the adoption of the existing ordinance the Board of Commissioners chose to limit the vesting period to two years.