Sinkholes and other similar depressions and the area within 50 feet horizontally from the rim of the 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.
(Prior Code, § 152.058) Penalty, see § 152.999