13.75.070: GEOLOGIC HAZARD STUDIES AND REPORTS REQUIRED:
Any applicant requesting development on a parcel of land within a geologic hazards study area, as shown on the Appendix A: Geologic Hazards Maps, and as indicated in Chart 13.75.071 of this section, shall submit to the community and economic development department two (2) copies and one digital copy of site specific geologic hazard studies and reports. (Ord. 2021-26, 10-14-2021)
Chart 13.75.071 Uses Requiring Special Study Area Report
Land Use
(Type Of Facility)
Liquefaction Potential
Surface Fault Repture Special Study Area
High And Moderate
Low And Very Low
Land Use
(Type Of Facility)
Liquefaction Potential
Surface Fault Repture Special Study Area
High And Moderate
Low And Very Low
Critical facilities (essential and hazardous facilities, and special occupancy structures, as defined in section 13.75.020 of this chapter)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Industrial and commercial buildings (greater than 2 stories or 5,000 square feet)
Yes
No
Yes
Multi-family residential structures (4 or more units per acre), and all other industrial and commercial
Yes
No
Yes
Residential subdivisions
Yes
No
Yes
Residential single lots and multi- family dwellings (less than 4 units per acre)
No*
No
Yes
*Although no special study is required, disclosure is required as described in section 13.75.100 of this chapter.
 
(Ord. 2021-15, 9-20-2012; amd. Ord. 2021-26, 10-14-2021)