Every septic tank, cesspool, privy, or other sewage containing structure which has been discontinued from use shall have all sewage and other waste matter removed therefrom by a registered septic tank pumper and shall be completely filled with earth, sand, gravel, or other inorganic fill material. The entire top or cover of each structure shall be removed before backfilling and shall not be replaced. Backfilling of such structures shall be completed within thirty days of the time of abandonment and at no time shall an open excavation or access opening be left unattended without suitable and adequate barricades and protective devices.
(Ord. 1927 (part), 1960: prior code § 30.09)