Article IX
USES OF LAND
Section 1. The owners of land which has been excavated shall erect barriers or take other suitable measures within five (5) days after the Selectmen have notified them in writing that in their opinion such excavation constitutes a hazard to the safety of the public. Any person violating this by-law shall be subject to the payment to the town of a fine not to exceed $200 for each such offense.
Section 2. The removal of soil, loam, sand or gravel from land not in public use in any of the residential districts of the town, as defined and shown on the Town Zoning Map, is prohibited, except in cases of excavation preparatory to immediate construction or alteration of the residential property, and then only upon application to and express permission from the Board of Appeals. Any person violating the provisions of this by-law shall be subject to a penalty of payment to the town of a $50.00 fine for the first offense, $100.00 fine for the second offense and $200.00 fine for each subsequent offense.
Section 3. No person shall be permitted to either cut down or trim any tree which is situated in or within an unaccepted way which is open to public use without first obtaining permission from the Conservation Commission and the Board of Public Works. Any action taken by both boards shall be final. (Adopted 5/91)
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