The construction, maintenance, or existence within the Village of any unprotected, unbarricaded, open or dangerous excavations, holes, pits or wells, or of any excavations, holes, or pits which constitute or are reasonably likely to constitute a danger or menace to the public health, safety or general welfare, are hereby prohibited. This section shall not, however, prevent construction of excavations under a permit issued pursuant to this Ordinance or the Building Code, including review of plans by the Summit Soil and Water Conservation District and applicable State agencies, where such excavations are properly protected and warning signs are posted in such manner as may be approved by the Zoning Officer. This section shall also not apply to lakes, streams, or other natural bodies of water, or to ditches, streams, reservoirs, ponds or other bodies of water created or existing by authority of the State, County, Village or any other governmental agency. (Ord. 21-2020. Passed 12-14-20.)