§ 19.75.050. Studies and reports required.

Any applicant requesting development on a parcel of land within a Geologic Hazard Special Study Area, as required under Chart 19.75.050, or in other applicable areas as defined in Section 19.75.030, shall submit to the Planning and Development Services Division two copies of a site-specific geologic hazard study and report.

(Ord. 1500 (part), 2002: Ord. 1267 § 3, 1994: Ord. 1074 § 2 (part), 1989)

Chart 19.75.050
Special Study Area Report Requirements
Based on Special Study Area Maps

Is a Site-Specific Geologic Hazards Report Required Prior to Approval?

		Liquefaction Potential
Land Use (Type of Facility)	Surface Fault Rupture	HIGH and MODERATE	LOW and VERY LOW	Landslide, Debris Flow & Rockfall	Avalanche
Critical and Essential Facilities as defined in Section 19.75.020	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Industrial and Commercial Bldgs. (1 story and <5,000 sq. ft.)	Yes	No*	No	Yes	Yes
Industrial and Commercial Bldgs. (>5,000 sq. ft.)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Residential-Single Lots/Single Family Homes	Yes	No*	No	Yes	Yes
Residential Subdivisions (>9 Lots), and Residential Multi-Family Dwellings (4 or more units per acre)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Residential Subdivisions (<9 Lots), and Residential Multi-Family Dwellings (<4 units per acre)	Yes	No*	No	Yes	Yes
* Although a site-specific investigation is not required, the owner is required to file a disclosure notice prior to land-use approval