The construction, maintenance or existence within the Village of Franklin of any unprotected, unbarricaded, open or dangerous excavations, holes, pits or wells, or of any excavations, holes or pits which constitute a danger or menace to public health, safety or welfare, are hereby prohibited. However, this section shall not prevent any excavation under a permit issued by the Building Code of the Village of Franklin where such excavations are properly protected and warning signs are posted in such a manner as may be required by the Building Department per Section 1268.28, Fences. This section shall not apply to natural bodies of water or to ditches, streams, reservoirs or other bodies of water created or existing by authority of the State of Michigan, County of Oakland, Village of Franklin or other governmental agency.
(Ord. 101. Passed 2-20-70; Ord. 2017-07. Passed 10-9-17.) Penalty, see Section 1242.99