Chapter 29.16
PERMIT APPLICATION

Sections:

29.16.010    Application—Contents.

29.16.020    Geotechnical report.

29.16.030    Third party review authorized.

29.16.010 Application—Contents.

The applicant shall apply for a land surface modification permit by submitting information to the city. The city is hereby authorized to maintain a list of the application requirements that may include, but is not limited to, the following:

(a)    Permit application form;

(b)    Fees as established in Titles 5 and 21, as applicable;

(c)    Survey of the subject property;

(d)    Any additional pertinent information. (Ord. 4151 § 3 (part), 2008)

29.16.020 Geotechnical report.

The city may require a geotechnical report as part of any land surface modification permit application. If a geotechnical report is required, it shall be prepared by a qualified geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist and must contain a description of any on- or off-site impacts of the proposed land surface modification on each of the following elements:

(a)    Geologically hazardous areas, including landslide hazard areas, erosion hazard areas and seismic hazard areas;

(b)    Storm drainage;

(c)    Groundwater;

(d)    Springs or seeps or other surface expressions of groundwater;

(e)    Surface water, including streams, seasonal runoff and wetlands;

(f)    Flood hazards;

(g)    Existing vegetation, including trees; and

(h)    Stability of existing or proposed structures or landforms.

The geotechnical report also must contain recommended methods for mitigating identified impacts and a description of how these mitigating measures impact adjacent properties.

If the land surface modification proposal is subject to the requirements of Chapter 85 KZC, additional geotechnical information may be required. (Ord. 4151 § 3 (part), 2008)

29.16.030 Third party review authorized.

At the city’s option, funding for a qualified geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist to review the geotechnical report and recommendations may be required of the applicant. The geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist will be selected and retained by the city subject to a three-party contract. (Ord. 4151 § 3 (part), 2008)