Nothing in this chapter shall affect the designation of the town's conservation district, or any national register listing or designation of landmarks or landmark sites, as the same exist as of the date of the adoption of this chapter. The prior designation of the town's conservation district, and the prior national register listing or designation of landmarks and landmark sites within the town, as the same exist as of the date of the adoption of this chapter, are hereby expressly ratified, confirmed and approved. (Ord. 24, Series 2001)