§ 42-10. Existing permits; existing structures.

A. 

Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary, holders of valid permits issued by the Town Clerk for structures in a waterway as of the effective date of this chapter shall be permitted to maintain these structures, provided that the structure is not enlarged or altered beyond the scope of the existing permit or in a condition that endangers the environment or the public's health, safety or welfare. The permit holder shall be entitled to renew the permit in accordance with § 42-5C, subject to an inspection authorized by the Director of Harbor and Marine Enforcement or the Commissioner of Building under § 42-5D.

B. 

All residential, multifamily residential, marine commercial, nonmarine commercial or yacht club structures or uses in existence on the effective date of this chapter, but without valid permits from the Town Clerk, must be covered by a permit application within 12 months of the effective date of this chapter, or shall be considered in violation of the provisions of this chapter and shall be removed forthwith. The fines as provided for in § 42-19 will begin to accrue at the expiration of this twelve-month grace period.