Chapter 18.72 — SOILS REPORTS

A preliminary soils report, prepared by a soils engineer registered in this state, and based upon adequate test borings, shall be required for eve subdivision, unless waived by the City Engineer.

The preliminary soils report may be waived if the City Engineer determines that due to the knowledge he or she has as to the soils qualities of the subdivision no preliminary analysis is necessary.

• A. If the preliminary soils report indicates the presence of critically expansive soils or other soils problems which, if not corrected, would lead to structural defect, a soils investigation of each lot in the subdivision may be required.

• B. Such soils investigation shall be done by a soils engineer registered in this state, who shall recommend the corrective action which is likely to prevent structural damage to each structure proposed to be constructed in the area where such soils problem exists. Each report shall be kept on file for public inspection by the city.