Santa Clara County Municipal Code Part 1 General

A geologic investigation may be required for any proposed development within a geologic hazard zone or when the proposed development may create or increase the risk of geologic hazard. The County Planning Office and/or the County Geologist shall review land development applications, building permit applications and land use proposals using maps showing the official County geologic hazard zones, other maps and pertinent data, including, but not limited to previous investigations of the subject property, to determine if a geologic investigation is required.

(Ord. No. NS-1203.111, § 1, 3-19-02)