This ordinance shall not be construed as abating any action now pending under, or by virtue of, prior existing zoning ordinance, or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering any penalty accruing or about to accrue, or as affecting the liability of any person, firm or corporation, or as waiving any right of the Town of Lapel under any section or provision existing at the time of the effective date of this ordinance, or as vacating or annulling any rights obtained by any person, firm, or corporation, by lawful action of the Town of Lapel except as shall be expressly provided for in this ordinance.