A. Preparation: The geologic hazards report shall be prepared by an engineering geologist. In the case of a snow avalanche hazard, the report shall be prepared by an experienced avalanche expert. The report shall be signed by the preparer and shall also include the qualifications of the preparer.
B. Content: The report shall be site specific and identify all known or suspected potential geologic hazards, originating on site or off site, affecting the particular property. The report shall reflect current professional practice similar or to exceed the guidelines suggested in Utah Geologic Survey Circular 122 (2016) or it beyond the minimum reporting standards may be required to adequately address the fault hazard. Minimum replacement document. Considering the complexity of evaluating surface and near-surface faults, additional effort reporting standards required or inferred, does not relieve the engineering geologist from his/her duty to perform additional geologic or engineering services he/she believes are necessary to assess the fault rupture potential at a site.
C. Site Map: The report shall include a detailed site map (scale: 1-inch equals 200 feet or larger), showing the location of the hazards with delineation of the recommended setback distances from hazards and the recommended location for structures.
D. Effects Addressed: The report shall address the potential effects of the hazards on the proposed development and occupants thereof in terms of risk and potential damage.
E. Recommendations: The report shall contain recommendations for avoidance or mitigation of the effects ofthe hazards, consistent with the purposes set forth in section 13.75.010 of this chapter. The evidence on which recommendations and conclusions are based shall be clearly stated in the report. Trench logs (scale: 1-inch equals 5 feet, or larger), aerial photographs, references with citations, and other supporting information as applicable, shall also, be included in the report. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012; amd. Ord. 2021-26, 10-14-2021)