The removal of topsoil and loam from any parcel of land not in public
use in the Town of Eastham, except as hereinafter provided, shall be allowed
only after a written permit therefor is obtained from the Board of Selectmen
after a public hearing if deemed necessary of which due notice is given.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the above, the Board shall issue a
permit for the removal of topsoil or loam from any parcel of land in the Town,
where such removal is necessary incidental to, and in connection with the
construction of a road or other facility involving a permanent change in the
use of the land. The Board shall issue no permit unless it is reasonably satisfied
that the construction will be completed and evidence thereof shall be made
part of the records of the Board.
Removal of topsoil or loam to the extent of five cubic yards in any
calendar year shall be exempt from this bylaw.
Whoever violates the provisions of any of these regulations shall be
subject to a fine of $50 for the first offense, $100 for the second offense
and $200 for each subsequent offense.