8.17.07 Qualifications of Person(s) Performing Geologic Hazard Reports
Unofficial copy. It may be out of date. Not legal or zoning advice. Zoning rules change, and only the city or county can say for sure what is allowed on a property. Confirm with the city or county planning department before you buy, sign or build.
The official Daniel code is at https://danielutah.gov/code-and-ordinances/.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
Title 8 only; a separate 2025 subdivision amendment ordinance is not merged in.
Tables (like use tables) may not copy cleanly, so check any table against the official code.
Confirm anything here with Daniel planning before you rely on it.
(1) An individual whose expertise is in the field of engineering geology or Geotechnical Engineering and who desires to perform geologic hazards evaluations in Daniel should present proof of their qualifications to the Daniel Planning Commission and be placed on a list of individuals or companies who have presented this documentation, and whose reports will be recognized by the Town of Daniel.
(2) A qualified engineering geologist requires at least a four (4) year degree in geology, and/or engineering geology from an accredited university, and at least three (3) full years of experience in a responsible position in the field of engineering geology.
(3) A qualified Geotechnical Engineer requires licensure in the state of Utah with the focus of their engineering experience being in geotechnical engineering and at least four (4) years of experience in a responsible position in the field of geotechnical engineering.
(4) Upon presentation of proof of qualifications, the individual will be added to the list of those whose reports will be recognized by Daniel as having submitted such evidence, but shall not guarantee the quality or competence of the engineer. Submission shall only be required once to be placed on such list. Presence on such list should not be construed to be a recommendation by the Town of Daniel (or the Daniel Planning Commission) that the individual is qualified to perform the work, but only that the individual has presented documents to the Town of Daniel sufficient to allow the Town of Daniel to accept reports for processing from that individual. Proof of qualification should include:
(a) Copies of degrees received from accredited universities in an appropriate field of study pertaining to engineering geology and/or a copy of their professional engineering license.
(b) A letter from a credible person (employer, past employer, etc.) verifying your expertise and responsible experience in the field of engineering geology or geotechnical engineering. (c) A copy of a resume no more than one (1) year old.
8.17.06 When Geologic Hazard Reports and Disclosures are Required · 8.17.08 Content of Geologic Hazard Reports