In order to obtain a geologic permit, the applicant shall submit, along with the appropriate fee, a geologic hazard report which shall be prepared by a registered geologist or a certified engineering geologist recognized by the state and dated no more than one year prior to the application date. The report shall explain fully the activity for which the permit is being sought. If the purpose of the geologic hazard report is for a building permit, then the report shall accompany and address final building plans. Any activities not specifically covered in the report will not be covered by the permit. The report shall also identify the nature, extent, and location of all geologic hazards associated with the proposed site and activity. Finally, the report shall detail exact measures to be taken so as to avoid the occurrence of landslides, erosion, sloughing, puddling, or other identified geologic hazards on the subject and surrounding property or any prohibited activity identified above. For uses requiring removal of vegetation or excavation, plans for the legal disposal of such materials shall be submitted.
(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)