Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title C — CONSTRUCTION, DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE›Chapter IV — GEOLOGIC PROVISIONS›Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
Santa Clara County Municipal Code Part 1 General Provisions
Santa Clara County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Clara County
Cite as: Santa Clara County Municipal Code Part 1 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. C12-600. - Purpose.¶
This chapter is enacted for the purpose of establishing minimum requirements for the geologic evaluation of land based on proposed land uses. It further establishes procedures to enforce these requirements, including rules and regulations for the development of land which is on or adjacent to known potentially hazardous areas, or which has the potential to create or increase the risk of geologic hazard. The provisions of this chapter also are intended to ensure that the County fulfills its duties under state law regarding geologic hazards, including the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act and the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act. This chapter may be cited as the "Santa Clara County Geologic Ordinance."
(Ord. No. NS-1203.111, § 1, 3-19-02)
Secs. C12-601—C12-604. - Reserved.¶
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