[R.O. 1997 § 215.090; Ord. No. 1200 § 1, 9-12-2005]
No person shall excavate, disturb, mutilate or dig any place in the City without a permit issued by the Director of Public Works; provided this Section shall not apply where a permit is required under ordinances pertaining to excavations in streets or utility easements; and provided further, this Section shall not apply to the installation of electric, gas, telephone, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and water utility facilities. In addition to the permit requirement herein, certain excavations may require a grading permit as set forth in the subdivision and development regulations, Section 420.230.
[R.O. 1997 § 215.100; Ord. No. 1200 § 1, 9-12-2005]
Excavations made for the purpose
of removing soil, earth, sand, gravel, rock or other materials shall
be performed in such a manner as to prevent injury to neighborhood
properties or the street, which adjoins the lot where such materials
are excavated and safeguard the general public health and welfare.
[R.O. 1997 § 215.110; Ord. No. 1200 § 1, 9-12-2005]
Every person who shall make or cause
to be made any hole, depression or open excavation shall fill such
hole, depression or open excavation or provide, erect and maintain
all fences, barricades, signs, lights and warning signals which may
be reasonably necessary to protect the public from hazards arising
from the operation.
