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No critical facility (excluding transportation lines or utilities which by their nature may cross active faults) or structures designed for human occupancy shall be built astride an active fault. If a fault is discovered in the excavation for such a structure, a special study, as described in section 13.75.080 of this chapter, shall be performed to determine if the fault is active, and if the fault is determined to be active, the procedures set forth in section 13.75.090 of this chapter shall be followed. No structure designed for human occupancy shall be built on a fault scarp. Footing setbacks from a fault scarp shall meet the requirements of chapter 29 of the uniform building code. The community development director may increase footing setback requirements where information from a geotechnical report indicates slope conditions warrant a greater setback distance. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012; amd. Ord. 2021-26, 10-14-2021)
Whenever a geologic hazards report is required under this chapter the owner of such parcel shall record a restrictive covenant running with the land in a form satisfactory to the city prior to the approval of any development or subdivision of such parcel, which includes the following:
A. Notice that the parcel is located within a geologic hazards special study area as shown on the geologic hazards map;
B. Notice of the existence and availability of the geologic hazards report for public inspection in the city geologic hazards library; and
C. An agreement by the owner of the parcel and any successor in interest to comply with any conditions set by the planning commission or community development director to minimize potential adverse effects of the geologic hazards. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012; amd. Ord. 2021-26, 10-14-2021)
Whenever the applicant for any new development for human occupancy is not required under this chapter to prepare a geologic hazards report, although the parcel to be developed is located within a high or moderate liquefaction potential special study area, or surface fault rupture special study area, as shown on thegeologic hazards maps, notice that the parcel is located within such areas shall be recorded by the landowner in a form satisfactory to the city prior to the approval of any such development. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012; Ord. 2021-26, 10- 14-2021)
The geologic hazards ordinance codified in this chapter and geologic hazards maps represent only those hazardous areas known to the city, and should not be construed to include all possible potential hazard areas. The geologic hazards ordinance and the geologic hazards maps may be amended as new information becomes available pursuant to procedures set forth in chapter 13.07 of this title. The provisions of this chapter do not in any way assure or imply that areas outside its boundaries will be free from the possible adverse effects of geologic hazards. This chapter shall not create liability on the part of the city, any officer or employee thereof for any damages from geologic hazards that result from reliance on this chapter or any administrative requirement or decision lawfully made thereunder. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012; amd. Ord. 2021-26, 10-14-2021)
No change in use which results in the conversion of a building or structure from one not used for human occupancy to one that is so used shall be permitted unless the building or structure complies with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012; amd. Ord. 2021-26, 10-14-2021)
In cases of conflict between the provisions of existing zoning classifications, building code, subdivision regulations, or any other ordinance of the city and the geologic hazards ordinance codified in this chapter, the most restrictive provision shall apply. (Ord. 2012-15, 9-20-2012; amd. Ord. 2021-26, 10-14-2021)
