Filling of unmarked holes, abandoned cisterns and wells.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 9-8-20
in effectSec. 9-8-20. - Filling of unmarked holes, abandoned cisterns and wells.
It shall be the duty of the owner or responsible tenant to fill or make secure any unmarked holes, or abandoned cisterns and wells which may exist on property, for the safety and security of persons or animals who may come upon the property as an innocent passerby, city personnel authorized to cut and clean, or for individuals who have a purpose for entering the premises.
(Code 1985, § 16-473; Ord. No. 4978, § 1, 12-3-2002)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9HESA_CH9-8HESAREGE_S9-8-20FIUNHOABCIWEFetched: 10/28/2026
