New Search
2.3 An imminent threat of serious environmental degradation. <br />3, Street and alley dedications that widen existing publicright-of--way are exempt from <br />the requirements of EC 9.6710(2)(b) and R-9.6710-C.1.2. <br />4. A residential building permit for a lot or parcel that was subject to previous reports <br />and assessments. <br />5. New construction, building alterations and building additions that will not result in <br />soil disturbance. <br />6. Activities on land included on the City's acknowledged Goa15 inventory. <br />7. Development activities that are part of an application proposing needed housing. <br />R-9.6710-E Investigation and Report Content. <br />As provided in EC 9.6710(4), there are three levels of detail that establish the requirements <br />for investigation methods and report content for a geological and geotechnical analysis (R-9.6710-F- <br />G-H). Site investigations for each level largely differ in the type and complexity of the methods <br />used. R-9.6710-F, R-9.6710-G, and R-9.6710-H provide the acceptable methods to be used for <br />investigating and reporting the geological and geotechnical site investigation for Levels, 1, 2, and <br />3 respectively. These requirements are designed to ensure objective means for: <br />1.1 Validity and reproducibility ofthe results; <br />1.2 Evaluation of adequacy of the geological and geotechnical investigation and <br />design recommendations; <br />1.3 Evaluation of proposed engineering and construction methods during the <br />design phase; and <br />1.4 .Confirmation of the findings by qualified City inspectors during <br />implementation of the project. <br />A report of the required level of investigation must be made and three (3) copies submitted <br />with the land use development application and/or construction permit application. <br />R-9.6710-F Level 1-Investigation Methods and Report Content. <br />1. Site Characteristic Investigation. A Level 1 investigation shall consist of: <br />1.1 A compilation of record geotechnical data, on-site verification ofthe data and <br />site conditions and a discussion of the methodologies used; <br />1.2 A report discussing site and soil/rock characteristics in relation to the <br />proposed development and including any office or field evidence of expansive soils or <br />flooding. <br />Administrative Order - 13 <br />R:\ADMINORD\RULES\03geotech2ao.wpd(03/26/03 ) <br />