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Chapter 18.72 — SOILS REPORTS

Buena Park Planning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Buena Park

§ 18.72.010. Preliminary soils report required.

A preliminary soils report, prepared by a soils engineer registered in this state, and based upon adequate test borings, shall be required for every subdivision, unless waived by the city engineer. (Prior code § 27-55.01)

§ 18.72.020. Waiver of soils report permitted when.

The preliminary soils report maybe 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.

(Prior code § 27-55.02)

§ 18.72.030. Additional reports required when.

  • 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.

  • (Prior code § 27-55.03)

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SUBDIVISIONS AND FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT

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Buena Park Planning Code
  1. ▸ Title 18
    Overview
    1. Chapter 18.12 — MAPS—GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. ▸ Division I — Subdivisions
      Overview
      1. Chapter 18.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
      2. Chapter 18.08 — DEFINITIONS
      3. Chapter 18.12 — MAPS—GENERAL PROVISIONS
      4. Chapter 18.16 — FINAL TRACT MAPS
      5. Chapter 18.20 — FINAL PARCEL MAPS
      6. Chapter 18.24 — IMPROVEMENTS
      7. Chapter 18.28 — PROCEDURE—GENERAL PROVISIONS
      8. Chapter 18.32 — TENTATIVE PARCEL AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS
      9. Chapter 18.36 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
      10. Chapter 18.40 — REVIEW OF MAPS BY OTHER AGENCIES
      11. Chapter 18.44 — FINAL MAPS
      12. Chapter 18.48 — PARCEL MAPS
      13. Chapter 18.52 — TRACT MAPS
      14. Chapter 18.56 — FILING MAPS WITH COUNTY RECORDER
      15. Chapter 18.60
      16. Chapter 18.64 — DEDICATIONS AND RESERVATIONS
      17. Chapter 18.68 — FEES
      18. Chapter 18.72 — SOILS REPORTS
      19. Chapter 18.76 — MONUMENTS
      20. Chapter 18.80 — DESIGN—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
      21. Chapter 18.84 — DESIGN—LOTS
      22. Chapter 18.88 — DESIGN—STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
      23. Chapter 18.92 — DESIGN—STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
      24. Chapter 18.96 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
      25. Chapter 18.100 — REVERSION TO ACREAGE
      26. Chapter 18.102 — LOT MERGERS
      27. Chapter 18.104 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
      28. Chapter 18.108 — VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
    3. Division II — Floodplain Management

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