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or Level 2 analysis reveals evidence of existing or potential stability problems or where site <br />conditions such as springs or seeps, depth of soil to bedrock, variations in soil types, or a <br />combination of these conditions, in the opinion of the professional, impact the design <br />pazameters of the structure. <br />4. Modifications to the accepted geological and geotechnical report(s) made during <br />construction must be reviewed and accepted by the City prior to implementation. <br />R-9.6710-D Exemptions. <br />As provided in EC 9.6710(3), the following activities aze exempt from the requirements of <br />EC 9.6710 and the provisions of this rule: <br />1. Maintenance, operation, reconstruction of existing streets, driveways, and utility lines, <br />provided soil disturbance is limited to a standard utility trench width or the area beneath street and <br />driveway structures. <br />2. Emergency actions which must be undertaken immediately or for which there is <br />insui~cient time for full compliance when it is necessary to prevent or abate any of.the following: <br />2.1 An imminent threat to public health or safety; <br />:~~ <br />2.2 An imminent danger to public or private property; or <br />2.3 An imminent threat of serious environmental degradation. <br />3. Street and alley dedications that widen existing publicright-of--way aze exempt-from <br />the requirements of EC 9.6710(2)(6) 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 Goal 5 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 aze 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-I~. Site investigations for each level lazgely 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 of the results; <br />Administrative Order - 5 <br />r:~adminordlrules\02geotechiao.wpd(09/05/02) <br />