Sinkholes and other similar depressions and the area within fifty (50) feet horizontally from the rim of said sinkhole or that area subject to periodic flooding, whichever is greater, shall be preserved in its natural state for the purpose of providing drainage of the surrounding area. No building, street or any other improvement shall be made within the given area around a sinkhole. The Planning Commission shall have the power to increase the area around the sinkhole if drainage conditions warrant such action. The sinkhole may be "punched" or otherwise altered to improve drainage.
(Ord. 99-6, passed 7-19-99) Penalty, see § 153.999