The Political Side - The Cow or any of these creatures Is a Sign?

On 6/5/2001 the County of Horry in the State of South Carolina has attempted to issue a summons of violation that Ordinance Section 1004F which reads "Any vehicle SIGN where the SIGN projects beyond the manufacturer's profile of the vehicle or is displayed in public view under such circumstances as to indicate that the primary purpose of said display is to attract the attention of the public rather that to serve the business of the owner thereof in the manner which is custumary for said vehicle" This ordinance passed on May 19th 1999. The van was conceived in early Spring of 1998, built and constructed April 1999 and on the road in no later than May 11th 1999. Jamin' Leather, employees and their patrons cannot understand what the reason is behind this foolish ordinance. We strongly believe it adds to the mystique of the Myrtle Beach experience for all who visit. Your comments are welcome just email us. We invite all who visit the Beach area to come and see the Cow Van, the Crab Van, the Monkey Van, the Shrimp Van, the Pawn Van, the Lobster Van, the Bathtub Van and all the others I forgot to list here! Is Jamin Leather's van being singled out? Should Jamin' Leather's van be grandfathered since it existed prior to the existence of the ordinance? Is the Cow (not the van) considered a sign? Wouldn't the van with the lettering be more in violation because of the attraction to it's lettering or paint job? Something seems politically wrong here. We want your opinion. Thank you for reading!