A. The floodplain administrator shall review permits for proposed construction of other development to determine if it is proposed within a mudslide area.
B. Permits shall be reviewed to determine that the proposed site and improvement will be reasonably safe from mudslide hazards. Factors to be considered in making this determination include, but are not limited to:
1. The type and quality of soils;
2. Evidence of groundwater or surface water problems;
3. Depth and quality of any fill;
4. Overall slope of the site; and
5. Weight that any proposed development will impose on the slope.
C. Within areas which may have mudslide hazards, the floodplain administrator shall require that:
1. A site investigation and further review be made by persons qualified in geology and soils engineering;
2. The proposed grading, excavation, new construction, and substantial improvement be adequately designed and protected against mudslide damages;
3. The proposed grading, excavations, new construction, and substantial improvement not aggravate the existing hazard by creating either on site or off site disturbances; and
4. Drainage, planting, watering, and maintenance not endanger slope stability. (Ord. 201, 5-26-2009)