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16.15.053 Soils engineering (soils and engineering geology report).
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A soils and engineering geology report, prepared by a licensed geotechnical engineer, shall be required for all construction for which a site map and grading plan is required under Section 16.15.052 above, unless specifically waived by the director of public works. A soils and engineering geology report shall be based on adequate and necessary test borings, and shall contain all the following information:

A. Data regarding the nature, particle size, distribution, location, strength and erodibility of existing soils;

B. Data regarding the nature, distribution, strength and erodibility of soils to be placed on the site, if any;

C. Conclusions and recommendations for grading procedures;

D. Conclusions and recommended designs for interim soil stabilization devices and measures and for permanent soils stabilization after construction is completed;

E. Design criteria for corrective measures when necessary;

F. Opinions and recommendations covering adequacy of site to be developed by the proposed grading;

G. An adequate description of the geology of the site;

H. Conclusions and recommendations regarding the effect of geologic conditions on the proposed development;

I. Opinions and recommendations included in the report and approved by the director or the building inspector shall be incorporated into the grading plans or specifications. (Ord. 89-1 § 2, 1989.)