§ 17-4. Hearing on existing hazard.

The Town Board may, upon its own motion or the complaint of any resident of the town call a public hearing to determine whether any excavated land or property in the town, outside the boundaries of any city or incorporated village, constitutes a hazard to public safety, upon not less than five (5) nor more than ten (10) days' notice, mailed to the record owner of such land or property at his last known address and published at least once prior to such hearing in a newspaper published in the town, stating the purpose of the hearing, describing in general terms the land or property which shall be the subject of the hearing and stating that all persons interested in the subject matter thereof shall be given an opportunity to be heard.