Local governing bodies are required to adopt policies for the protection of the community against geologic and seismic hazards pursuant to California Government Code Section 65302. The primary geologic and seismic hazards that could potentially affect San Bernardino include fault rupture, ground shaking historic high ground water, and soil matrix. These hazards could cause liquefaction resulting in extensive property damage and loss of life in susceptible areas of the City. Liquefaction reports plus mitigation measures for new development in susceptible areas will greatly reduce the risk of damage from liquefaction induced building failures during an earthquake occurrence.
(Ord. MC-676, 9-19-89)