(A) Many areas within the city are located on areas described by the soil conservation service as containing “weak foundation soils” or other soils limitations.
(B) Construction techniques, through the Building Code, require the effect of weak foundation soils or other soil limitations to be considered in the construction process.
(C) Construction of structures on areas of weak foundation soils or other soils limitations is not deemed to pose a significant hazard to life or property outside the property boundaries. The manner provided in the Building Code to address problems arising from weak foundation soils or other soils limitations is deemed to be an adequate means of protection of life and property. This statement serves as a warning for development on weak foundation soils.
(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)