§ 8-18. Open wells, cisterns and holes.
(a)
Covering large wells or cistern. The owner or operator of a well or cistern that is at least ten feet deep and not less than ten inches nor more than six feet in diameter shall keep it entirely covered at all times except when the owner or operator is actually using the well or cistern. The cover required by this section must be capable of sustaining at least 200 pounds of weight.
A person commits an offense if the person fails to cover a well or cistern as required by this section. An offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $500.00.
(b)
Covering or plugging small well or hole. A person who drills, digs, or otherwise creates or causes to be drilled, dug, or otherwise created a well or hole that is at least ten feet deep and less than ten inches in diameter may not abandon the hole unless the person first:
Completely fills the well or hole from its total depth to the surface; or
Plugs the well or hole with a permanent plug not less than ten feet from the surface and completely fills the well or hole from the plug to the surface.
A person commits an offense if the person abandons a well or hole in violation of this section. An offense under this subsection is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $500.00.
(Ord. No. 1768, Art. II, 2-7-95)