Exceptions. Notwithstanding the above, change of zone applications approved and effective prior to the effective date of §§
85-316 through
85-333, which established density pursuant to covenants properly recorded in accordance with Town standards, and those applications which were granted hardship relief pursuant to § 17D-5, as well as those applications which were exempt pursuant to § 17D-4, entitled "Moratorium on Development Within MF-1, MF-2, PRC, PRC-3 and PRCHC Districts," shall be exempt from the density provisions contained in §§
85-316 through
85-333. Nothing herein shall be deemed in any manner to limit the Town Board's authority to rezone property in accordance with the provisions of Town Law and the Town Code.