Chino Municipal Code Ch. 19.08 Reports

Soil and geological hazard reports shall be provided as follows for all subdivisions:

A. Soil reports.

1. Prior to the submission of a tentative map or vesting tentative map, the subdivider shall file a preliminary soil report with the director of community development. The report shall be prepared by a civil engineer who is registered by the State of California and shall be based upon adequate test borings or excavations in the subdivision. The preliminary soil report may be waived if the city engineer determines that, based on existing knowledge of the soil qualities of the subdivision, no preliminary analysis is necessary. The determination shall be in writing and shall be made part of the data accompanying the final map.

2. A qualified civil or geotechnical engineer who is registered by the State of California shall prepare a soil investigation of each parcel in the subdivision if the preliminary soil report indicates the presence of any of the following problems:

a. Critically expansive soils or other soil problems that, if not corrected, would lead to structural defects; or

b. Rocks or liquids containing deleterious chemicals that, if not corrected, could cause construction materials such as concrete, steel, and ductite or cast iron, to corrode or deteriorate; or

c. The presence of methane gas and/or other toxic gases or substances which, if not corrected, could cause life endangerment.

3. The soil investigation shall recommend corrective action that is likely to prevent structural damage to each building proposed to be constructed in the area where the soil problem exists. The soil investigation shall be filed with the director of community development.

4. The city engineer shall approve the soil investigation if he or she determines that the recommended corrective action is likely to prevent structural damage to each building to be constructed in the area where the soil problem exists. The subdivider may appeal the city engineer's determination to the city council, as provided in Section 19.01.110 of this title. Subsequent building permits shall be conditioned upon the incorporation of the recommended corrective action in the construction of each building.

B. Geological hazard reports.

1. Prior to the submission of a tentative or vesting tentative map, the subdivider shall provide a geological hazard report if the subdivision includes land within a geologic hazard area, as identified in the general plan or if the city engineer determines that other geological conditions warrant the preparation of such a report. The report shall be prepared by a civil engineer who is registered by the State of California and shall be based upon appropriate field observations.

2. If the geological hazard report indicates the presence of a potential geological hazard to life, health or property, a qualified civil or geotechnical engineer who is registered by the State of California shall prepare a geological mitigation plan that identifies corrective action for the potential hazard. The geological mitigation plan shall be filed with the city engineer.

3. The city engineer shall approve the mitigation plan if he or she determines that the recommended corrective action is likely to mitigate the potential hazard. The subdivider may appeal the city engineer's determination to the city council, as provided in Section 19.01.110 of this title. Subsequent building permits shall be conditioned upon the incorporation of the recommended corrective action in the construction of each building.

(Ord. 2010-07, § 1(exh. A), 2010.)