Any monument set for the purpose of locating or preserving the lines of any street or property subdivision, or a precise survey reference point, or a permanent survey bench mark within the town, shall not be removed or disturbed or caused to be removed or disturbed without first obtaining permission in writing from the Council members to do so. Permission to remove or disturb such monuments, reference points, or bench marks shall only be granted upon condition that the person applying for such permission shall pay all expenses incident to the proper replacement of this monument by the town.
(1993 Code, Title V, Art. 1, § 29)