§ 23.07.084. Application Content - Geologic and Soils Report Required.

All land use permit applications for projects located within a Geologic Study Area (except those exempted by Section 23.07.082) shall be accompanied by a report prepared by a certified engineering geologist and/or registered civil engineer (as to soils engineering), as appropriate. The report shall identify, describe and illustrate, where applicable, potential hazard of surface fault rupture, seismic shaking, liquefaction or landslide, as provided by this section. Provided, however, that no report is required for an application located in an area for which the County Engineer determines that sufficient information exists because of previous geology or soils reports. Where required, a geology report shall include:

a.

A review of the local and regional seismic and other geological conditions that may significantly affect the proposed use.

b.

An assessment of conditions on or near the site that would contribute to the potential for the damage of a proposed use from a seismic or other geological event, or the potential for a new use to create adverse effects upon existing uses because of identified geologic hazards. The conditions assessed are to include, where applicable, rainfall, soils, slopes, water table, bedrock geology, and any other substrate conditions that may affect seismic response, landslide risk or liquefaction potential.

c.

Conclusions and recommendations regarding the potential for, where applicable:

(1)

Surface rupture or other secondary ground effects of seismic activity at the site;

(2)

Active landsliding or slope failure;

(3)

Adverse groundwater conditions;

(4)

Liquefaction hazards.

d.

Recommended building techniques, site preparation measures, or setbacks necessary to reduce risks to life and property from seismic damage, landslide, groundwater and liquefaction to insignificant levels.

[Amended 1989, Ord. 2383; 1995, Ord. 2715; 1995, Ord. 2740]