§ 16.24.090. Preliminary soil report required—Waiver.

Prior to the submission of the parcel map the divider shall file with the City Engineer a preliminary soil report prepared by a civil engineer registered by the state of California who specializes in soils mechanics, based on such examinations, borings, excavations and tests as may be necessary. This report shall specify what measures are necessary so that any proposed grading will result in slopes that are stable against sliding and excessive erosion. The report shall state whether critically expansive soils are present, and shall indicate any other characteristics of the soil which may create hazards or problems, and recommend what measures are necessary to avoid these hazards or problems. The preliminary soil report may be waived if the City Engineer determines that from his or her knowledge of the soil qualities of the parcel to be divided and the adjacent lands, no preliminary analysis is necessary.

(Prior code § 7-5.11)