(a) Blasting. No person or company shall blast with dynamite, gun powder, or any
other explosive compound in connection with construction or the development of a site within the limits of the Municipality, unless there shall first have been obtained a permit therefore from the Mayor.
(b) Blasting Permit.
(1) Application. Such permit shall set forth the time at which and the circumstances under which such blasting may be done. Applications shall be submitted in writing. No permit shall be issued unless such blasting can be done without injury to persons or damage to adjoining or other property.
(2) Signal Requirement. Prior to each blasting a proper signal of warning shall be given which shall be approved by the Mayor, and the Mayor shall further impose timing and other protective measures as will insure safety to persons and property.
(3) Bond.
A. Initial Bond. The Mayor is hereby authorized to require as a condition of such permit a bond in such amount and form, and with such sureties as he deems satisfactory, conditioned to pay all injuries and damages that may be caused to the Municipality or to persons and/or property from such blasting operations. Such bond shall be furnished prior to the issuance of the permit.
B. Additional Security. The Mayor shall be authorized, for reasonable cause, to require additional security as a condition of the continuance of the permit.
(4) Investigation.
A. Whenever any application is made for a blasting permit, the Zoning Inspector shall, at the expense of the applicant, cause an investigation to be made as to the likelihood of injury or damage to persons or to public or private property from the proposed blasting.
B. Upon completion of the investigation, the Zoning Inspector shall provide the results of any investigation to the Mayor.
(5) Revocation of Permit. The Mayor shall be authorized, for reasonable cause, to revoke a blasting permit.
(c) Penalty.
(1) Separate Offenses. For the purposes of this chapter, each detonation without a permit in violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate offense.
(2) Penalty. Whoever violates this section is guilty of a first degree misdemeanor. (Ord. 2017-2-4. Passed 2-14-17.)