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Subdivision 1. Any permanent type sign lawfully existing prior to the adoption • of this Section that does not meet the standards of this Section shall be considered legal non- conforming and shall -be allowed to continue in use. Other than for change of copy or normal maintenance, a legal non -conforming sign shall lose the designation "legal non -conforming" if the sign is discontinued for a period of sixty (60) days; expanded, relocated, replaced, altered; or damaged by more than' fifty percent (50%) of the sign market value. If any property use or business changes ownership, all Business Signs on that property shall be brought into conformity with this Section within twelve (12) months of the date on which use or ownership changed. Subd. 2. Any permanent type sign unlawfully existing at the time of adoption of this Section shall be considered illegal non -conforming and shall be brought into conformity with this Section within nine (9) months of the date on which this Section becomes effective. Subd. 3. Any temporary sign unlawfully existing at the time of adoption of this Section shall be considered illegal non -conforming and shall be removed within thirty (30) days of the effective date of this Section. 9.12.14 Permits Required Subdivision 1. All signs, except those described in §9.12.16 (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 §9.12.16. 9.12.15 Permit Fees. The permit fee for permanent and temporary signs shall be as provided by City Council resolution. 9.12.16 Exemptions Subdivision 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. signs: —198— Subd. 2. A permit, but no fee, is required under this Section for the following a. Temporary or permanent signs drected by a non-profit organization, as defined by Internal Revenue Code, Section 503C. b. Signs erected by a governmental unit or public school district. C. Portable signs, balloons, streamers, gas filled figures, whirling devices and revolving searchlights used in conjunction with a public event or grand •