17.18.060 GEOTECHNICAL REPORT MINIMUM STANDARDS
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When a geotechnical report is required, the county shall review each report against the minimum standards as noted below. The county and this chapter may also identify and include additional requirements depending upon site specific conditions and hazards.
A. A geotechnical report shall be prepared by a qualified professional. The report shall be signed and dated by the preparer and shall also include the qualifications of the preparer.
B. The report shall be site specific and identify all known or suspected potential geotechnical or natural hazards, originating on site or off site, affecting the particular property.
C. The report shall include a detailed site map showing the location of the hazard(s) with delineation of the recommended setback distances from such hazard(s) and the recommended location for proposed structures.
D. The report shall address the potential effects of the hazard(s) on the proposed development and occupants thereof, in terms of risk and potential damage.
E. The report shall contain recommendations for avoidance or mitigation of the effects of the hazard(s). The evidence on which the recommendations and conclusions are based shall be clearly stated in the report. Trench logs, aerial photographs, references with citations, and other supporting information as applicable, shall also be included in the report.
F. Whenever a potential natural hazard is identified by a geotechnical report under this chapter, the owner of such parcel shall record a restrictive covenant running with the land in a form satisfactory to the county prior to the approval of any development or subdivision of such parcel which shall include the following:
1. Notice of the existence and availability of the geotechnical report that identifies the natural hazards for public inspection in the development services department; and
2. An agreement by the owner of the parcel and any successor in interest to comply with any conditions set by the planning commission to minimize potential adverse effects of the natural hazard(s).
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