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Subd. 2 Any permanent type signs unlawfully existing at the time of adoption of this chapter shall be considered illegal non-conforming and shall be brought into conformity with the Ordinance within twelve (12) months of the date on which this ordinance becomes effective. Subd. 3 Any temporary signs unlawfully existing at the time of adoption of this chapter shall be considered illegal non-conforming and shall be removed within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this ordinance. 9.12.15 PERMITS REQUIRED Subd. 1 All signs, except those described in Section 9.12.17 (Exemptions) shall require permits and payment of fees unless otherwise provided for. No permit is required for the maintenance of a sign or for a change of copy on printed, or changeable copy signs. Permits are required for all existing, new, relocated, modified or redesigned signs that are not exempted under Section 9.12.17. 9.12.16 PERMIT FEES The permit fee for permanent and temporary signs shall be as provided by City Council resolution. 9.12.17 EXEMPTIONS Subd. 1 The exemptions permitted by this section shall apply only to the requirement of a permit and/or fee and shall not be construed as relieving the installer of the sign, or the owner of the property upon which the sign is located, from conforming with the other provisions of this ordinance. Subd. 2 A permit, but no fee, is required under this section for the following signs: a) Temporary or permanent signs erected by a non-profit organization, as defined by Federal Code b) Signs erected by a governmental unit or public school district. c) Balloons, streamers, gas filled figures, whirling devices and revolving searchlights used in conjunction with a public event or grand opening for the week of the public event or grand opening only. d) On-premise constructions signs having a sign area of 80 square feet or less. Subd. 3 No permit or fee is required under this section for the following signs: a) A window sign not exceeding thirty percent (30%) of the window area. b) On premise directional/informational signs having a sign area of four (4) square feet or less. Draft Date March 30, 1992 Page 16 of 19 /o,,z I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I l