§ 94-4.420. Soil report.

Two copies of a preliminary soil investigation report to the building inspection department shall be required unless waived because the building inspection department has determined that, due to the knowledge it has of the soil qualities within the subdivision, no preliminary analysis is necessary.

The report shall indicate the presence of any critically expansive soils or any other soil problems which, if not corrected, may lead to defects in structures, buildings or other improvements. If the report indicates such soil problems, it shall further report on an investigation of each lot of the subdivision, including recommended corrective action which is likely to prevent structural damage to each building, structure, or improvement to be constructed.

It shall also report on the suitability of the earth material for construction of stable embankments and excavation slopes, including those necessary for any artificial or natural drainage channel; recommendations for construction procedures to obtain required stability; maximum design velocities for any natural or artificial drainage channel; and any other geologic features, slides, unstable soil conditions, springs and seepage conditions, erosion control planting, or drainage facilities to enable proper development of the subdivision.

The "preliminary soil report" shall be prepared on eight and one-half inch by eleven-inch paper of durable quality and any map or document which accompanies the report shall be of a convenient size and scale to fold to eight and one-half inches by eleven inches.

If the building inspector, or his designated representative, determines that the report is complete and that the recommended action and procedures contained in the report are likely to prevent structural damage to buildings, structures or improvements to be constructed within the subdivision, he shall approve the report and shall certify on the final map or parcel map that a preliminary soil investigation report has been prepared, together with the date of the report and the name of the soil engineer preparing the report and shall state that the report has been approved and is on file in the building inspection department. The recommended actions and procedures contained in the report shall become a condition of approval and shall be incorporated in the development of the subdivision.

(Ord. 78-5).

Article 94-4.6. Checking