This ordinance shall be known as and may be referred to as "The Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Palatine."

(a)

It shall be unlawful to occupy or use any premises, building or structure in the Village excepting in full compliance with the provisions of this ordinance, or for any purpose other than those purposes or uses described in this ordinance as permitted uses in the district within which such buildings, premises, or structures may be located. .....

(b)

It shall be unlawful to occupy or use any premises, building or structure in the Village without compliance with all provisions of this ordinance relative to setbacks, parking lots, or any other restrictions or requirements applicable to the district in which such buildings, premises, or structures are located. .....

(a)

The enactment of this ordinance shall not in any way affect the liability of any person for a violation of the zoning ordinance enforced in the Village prior to the enactment of this ordinance, and no use shall be considered as a lawful nonconforming use under the provisions of this ordinance unless such use was a lawful use at the time it was commenced under the provisions of whatever zoning ordinance may have been in force at such time. .....

(b)

The adoption of this ordinance shall not be construed as abating any action now pending under or by virtue of the prior zoning ordinance of the Village, or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering any penalty accrued or to accrue, or any liability, for a violation of such prior zoning ordinance. .....