All excavations for determining water table elevation, permeability
of earth material, water percolation or similar matters left unattended
shall be filled in, covered or protected by fencing material to prevent
persons from becoming injured or endangered thereby.
[Amended 5-8-2021 ATM by Art. 11]
Any person excavating land or any person in charge of such excavation
and the owner of land which has been excavated shall, within two days
after such person has been notified in writing by the Select Board
or the Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer that in the opinion
of the Select Board or the Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer
such excavation constitutes a hazard to public safety, erect barriers
or take other suitable measures to eliminate such hazard. The penalty
for violation of this section of the Norwell Bylaws shall not exceed
$200 per day for every day such person is in violation of such notice,
commencing with the fourth day thereof.