No trench or opening made on any of the paved streets, alleys, sidewalks, or other public grounds shall remain open longer than is absolutely necessary and in no event more than three days, except by special written permission of the town manager. If a cut remains open for longer than three days, maintenance of same shall be executed by the town's forces at the expense of the person making the cut if no extension of time was granted by the town manager or no maintenance service was rendered within two hours of being notified to refill cut or the person making the cut could not be notified when maintenance is necessary for the public safety. The schedule of maintenance and repair fees shall be set by the town council.
(Code 1976, § 14-19; Code 1982, § 17-97; Ord. No. 85-14, § 2, 6-13-1985)