(a) Whenever a dwelling is removed or demolished leaving a hole more than three (3) feet deep, the contractor removing or demolishing the dwelling, or the owner of the property, if he or she is doing the work himself or herself shall, within a period of two (2) working days fill or cause to be filled the hole to the existing grade of the surrounding property.
(b) If it becomes necessary to leave the hole in existence for a period longer than two (2) working days then the perimeter of the hole or the area of demolition shall be encircled by a fence at least five (5) feet in height, or the hole may be graded to a two (2) to one (1) ratio. However, in no event shall the graded hole remain without any barricade or without having been backfilled for a period longer than three (3) working days, and further, proper warning devices shall be maintained at all times to warn of the existence of the hole.
(c) For the purpose of this section, “working day” means any day other than Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, when weather conditions do not prohibit the continuance of work.
(Ord. No. 271-64. Passed 6-15-64, eff. 6-17-64)