The existing zoning regulations of the city, being the city zoning Ordinance No. 186, as amended, are hereby repealed. The adoption of this chapter, however, shall not affect or prevent any pending or future prosecution of, or action to abate, any existing violation of the aforementioned ordinance dated February 18, 1975, as amended, if the use so in violation is in violation of the provisions of this chapter.

(Code 1994, § 25.01)