This section shall apply to any geologic hazard investigation for the purpose of determining the feasibility of development or for the purpose of exploring, evaluating or establishing locations for permanent improvements.
A. Scoping Meeting: The developer or consultant shall schedule a scoping meeting with the city's technical review committee (TRC) to evaluate the engineering geologist/geotechnical engineer's investigative approach. At this meeting, the consultant shall present a work plan that includes locations of anticipated geologic hazards and locations of proposed exploratory activities necessary to minimum standard of practice. The investigation approach should allow for flexibility due to unexpected site conditions. Field findings may require modifications to the work plan. Upon completion of a successful scoping meeting, a grading permit application may be submitted to the City.
B. Grading Permit: As required by title 13 of this code and except as otherwise noted therein, no person shall commence or perform any grubbing, grading, earthwork, or any other land disturbance activity, without first obtaining a permit. Application shall be filed with the community and economic development department on forms provided and maintained by the city for such purpose. (Ord. 2021-26, 10-14-2021)