10.10A.060 Minimum acceptable qualifications of professionals

A. Minimum acceptable qualifications of the engineering geologist. Engineering geology and the evaluation of geologic hazards is a specialized discipline within the practice of geology requiring technical expertise and knowledge of techniques not commonly used in other geologic disciplines. Therefore, geologic hazard investigations involving engineering geologic studies shall only be accepted by the city when conducted, signed and stamped by a qualified engineering geologist. The minimum qualifications of the engineering geologist who performs geologic hazard investigations of sensitive lands in the city are: 1. An active, current Utah State Professional Geologist’s license. 2. In good standing with the Division of Professional and Occupational Licensing of the Utah Department of Commerce. 3. Demonstrated competence in the specified field as evidenced by a current CV provided to the city for review and approval. B. Minimum acceptable qualifications of a geotechnical engineer. Evaluation and mitigation of geologic hazards often require contributions from a qualified geotechnical engineer, particularly in the design of mitigation measures. Geotechnical engineering is a specialized discipline within the practice of civil engineering requiring technical expertise in geotechnical engineering. Therefore, geologic hazard investigations requiring contributions from a qualified geotechnical engineer will only be accepted by the city when also conducted, signed and stamped by a qualified professional engineer. Minimum qualifications of a geotechnical engineer who participates in geologic hazard investigations of sensitive lands in the city are: 1. An active, current Utah State Professional Engineer’s license. 2. In good standing with the Division of Professional and Occupational Licensing of the Utah Department of Commerce. 3. Demonstrated competence in the specified field as evidenced by a current CV provided to the city for review and approval. C. Minimum acceptable qualifications of other professionals. From time to time the DRC, or the planning commission upon recommendation of the DRC, may require additional studies to evaluate issues that may include, but are not limited to hydrology, wildlife habitat, ecology, vegetation, etc. The DRC shall determine the adequacy of the qualifications of professionals performing additional studies based upon the following minimum standards: 1. An active, current Utah State professional license in the specified field and in good standing with the Division of Professional and Occupational Licensing of the Utah Department of Commerce; or, 2. Demonstrated competence in the specified field as evidenced by a current CV provided to the city for review and approval, showing extensive study in the specified field, experience performing the specified studies and professional competence; and 3. Professional certification obtained through a reputable national organization such as LEED, AIA, AICP, ASLA or other applicable equivalent.