Some areas of the city are located on steep slopes, have erosion or landslide potential, or are otherwise of concern. The purpose of this section is to minimize hazards and threats to life and property by regulating building, grading, land clearing, and other human activities in areas identified with landslide topography, steep slopes, areas subject to erosion, high groundwater table, and other hazards. It is also the intent of this subchapter to protect life and property by reducing building density in these areas, by requiring special construction techniques, and by requiring the study of such areas by a state-registered engineering geologist prior to any activity.
(Ord. 24, passed 4-5-1976; Ord. 85, passed 3-15-1982; Ord. 172, passed 10-7-1991; Ord. 239, passed 6-2-1997; Ord. 256, passed 4-6-2004; Ord. 287, passed 5-4-2010)