It shall be unlawful to make any excavation or boring within or under a public right-of-way or on public property in any way contrary to or at variance with the terms of the excavation permit. Proper bracing shall be maintained to prevent the collapse of adjoining ground; and in excavations, the excavation shall not have anywhere below the surface any portion which extends beyond the opening at the surface. No damage shall be caused to any pipes, cables, wires, or conduits in the making of excavations or borings; and notice shall be given to the person maintaining pipes, cables, wires, or conduits, or to the Town department or officer charged with the care thereof which are or may be endangered or affected by the making of any excavation or boring before pipes, cables, wires, or conduits are disturbed. It shall be the responsibility of the permittee to comply with Blue Stakes laws, and to obtain directions from public utility companies as well as Stockton Town, as to the location of subsurface conduits, pipes, wires, cables, lines or utility appurtenances prior to the opening of any tunnel or excavation. Stockton Town shall not be responsible for any damages caused by the permittee or any party excavating or tunneling pursuant to a permit issued by the Town for damages caused to any pipes, cables, wires, lines, conduits, or appurtenances. (Ord. 2019-09, 5-9-2019)