(A) If a property owner (individual lots, parcels, or subdivision applicants) uses the county owned and maintained hazard webmap and that map shows that there are no known hazards or relevant soils, slopes, etc. as defined above then the property may sign an affidavit of liability waiver and no geohazards report shall be required. If the property is split with hazards on a portion of the lot or parcel, or within the subdivision boundary, the hazard map may still be used if no structure shall be located within the hazard area and if that area will not be disturbed by construction of other infrastructure or structures.
(B) Geologic hazard investigations often involve both engineering geology and geotechnical engineering.
(C) Engineering geology investigations shall be performed under the direct supervision of a state-licensed professional geologist specializing in engineering geology as defined in § 155.225 of this code.
(D) Geotechnical engineering investigations shall be performed under the direct supervision of a state-licensed professional engineer specializing in geotechnical engineering as defined in § 155.226 of this code. Licenses may be verified with the state’s Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
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(E) If the property owner wishes to contest the map and believes that there are no hazards due to slope, soil, etc., then they may opt for a geologic hazards reconnaissance where they shall be required to hire a licensed geologist to do preliminary site work to make a determination if the map is incorrect. A report will be required to be submitted by the applicant’s geologist with stamp and signature. This shall be reviewed by the county geologist who will make the final determination if a full report will be required.
(F) The digging of test pits in the area of the foundation shall not be permitted to prevent compromising the stability and integrity of the site.
(Prior Code, § 8-5I-5) (Ord. 10-02, passed 6-1-2010; Ord. 19-09, passed 10-15-2019; Ord. 21-07, passed 6-15-2021; Ord. 24-12, passed 5-21-2024)