521.16 EXCAVATIONS.
   (a)    No person shall remove or excavate any soil, sand, gravel or other deposit from land so as to create a pit, gully, ditch, depression or other change to the topography of lands in the Village, except in the following cases:
      (1)    Where excavation or removal is necessary for the erection, construction or alteration of a building at the location where such removal or excavation is made;
      (2)    Where removal or excavation is necessary for the installation of a driveway, sidewalk or other improvement in connection with the erection, construction or alteration of a building or structure or in connection with proper use of the land, or in the construction of a swimming pool; and
      (3)    Where removal or excavation is necessary for the construction or alteration of a ditch or grade which is provided for by ordinance of the Village.
   (b)    Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(Ord. 683. Passed 12-9-74.)