10-11-5 Earthquake Fault Overlay Zone (OE)
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The official River Heights code is at https://riverheights.gov/river-heights-city-code/.
Text pulled 2026-10-19 from this source.
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A. Plans and Engineering Data Requirements: No construction shall be permitted in any identified earthquake primary fault zone, landslide or motion sensitive soils area (OE) until adequate plans and engineering data are provided showing:
1. Where public facilities, occupancy facilities, large structures and sewer and water systems are to be constructed. Detailed geotechnical investigations may be required to accurately and specifically locate faults and/or landslide areas.
2. Any sewer lines or disposal systems located beneath culinary water facilities; and
3. Ground response maps identifying the area’s most susceptible to ground motion.
B. Zoning Administrator Approval: All plans submitted will require approval from the zoning administrator prior to a permit being granted. The zoning administrator may request assistance from the city engineer for the reviewing of plans and setting of conditions prior to issuing a permit.
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