A. Whenever any application is made for a permit under this chapter, the City shall, at the expense of the applicant, cause an investigation to be made as to the likelihood of:
1. Injury or damage to persons or to public or private property from the proposed blasting, including geologic and seismic studies; and
2. Significant impact upon capital facilities, utilities, water, sewer, power, roadways, and services relating to public safety and health.
B. On application for a permit under this chapter, the City shall retain a seismologist. The cost for the seismologist shall be paid by the permittee. The duties and responsibilities of the seismologist include:
1. Assessing the adequacy of the applicant's proposed work plan;
2. Assessing potential impact on public utility lines surrounding the blast area;
3. Assessing needs for City services, including public safety support, crowd control, utility inspections and emergency services;
4. Preparing geologic and seismic studies to determine the extent of damage to public or private property from the proposed blasting;
5. Being present at each and every blast and record data produced by the same;
6. Advising as to whether a blasting event is extraordinarily hazardous and what additional safety requirements are needed;
7. Providing other expertise as needed by the City. (Ord. 17-31)