[Adopted 10-31-1956 by Ord. No. 14]
Where any quarry, well, cesspool, or other excavation in excess
of 12 feet in depth at the deepest point is located within the limits
of the Township of Bethel, or when water in excess of three feet in
depth at the deepest point is permitted to accumulate and remain in
any quarry, well, cesspool or other excavation for a period of 48
hours, a protective fence at least six feet in height shall be placed
around the rim of the quarry, well, cesspool or excavation as may
constitute a hazard to the life or safety of persons. Said fence shall
be securely enclosed at all times, except for ingress and egress by
means of a gate or gates, which gate or gates shall be locked when
not in use. Warning signs shall likewise be posted.
The existence of any quarry, well, cesspool or other excavation, as set forth in §
203-1, is hereby declared to constitute a public nuisance.
Whenever any condition, as set forth in §
203-1 of this article, shall be found to exist, the Secretary of the Board of Supervisors shall notify in writing the owner, tenant, occupier, on agent of the property, where the violation exists, to remove or abate the condition or construct such protective fence as required herein within 30 days from the date of the receipt of said notice. The notice shall be signed by the Secretary of the Board of Supervisors, and it shall be served upon said owner, tenant, occupier, or agent of the property, either personally, by registered mail, or by posting of premises, if none of the above be found or ascertained.