Santa Clara County Municipal Code Part 5 Time for Submittal, Review and Fees

The timing for submittal, review, and approval of investigations and reports with respect to the various land development projects shall be as described in this part.

(Ord. No. NS-1203.111, § 1, 3-19-02)

Where a geologic investigation is required for a residence, single building site or mobile home site, a report shall be prepared and submitted for review by the County Geologist. The report must be approved by the County Geologist prior to final action on the application. The decision of the County Geologist shall provide a basis for approval, or disapproval, of the application by the advisory agency, or other approval authority, and for guidance as to the location of proposed structures and improvements.

(Ord. No. NS-1203.111, § 1, 3-19-02)

Where a geologic investigation is required for a proposed subdivision, a report shall be prepared and submitted for review by the County Geologist. The report must be approved by the County Geologist. The County Geologist's approval of the report must be obtained as follows:

a. Prior to final approval of the tentative map; or

b. Prior to final approval and recordation of the final map, if the Board of Supervisors finds, based on the recommendation of the County Geologist, that existing geologic information justifies delay of the report beyond the tentative map stage.

The decision of the County Geologist shall provide a basis for approval, or disapproval, of the application by the Board of Supervisors and for a determination of the number of usable lots, lot design, circulation systems, and other conditions and mitigations.

(Ord. No. NS-1203.111, § 1, 3-19-02)

Where a geologic investigation is required for proposed grading, a report shall be prepared and submitted for review by the County Geologist. The County Geologist's approval of the report must be obtained prior to issuance of a grading permit.

The decision of the County Geologist shall provide a basis for approval, or disapproval, of the grading permit application and for guidance as to the design and control of the proposed grading and its effect on adjoining property. The County Geologist may require a plan review letter to be submitted prior to approval of the grading permit and/or a construction observation letter to be submitted prior to final inspection of the grading.

(Ord. No. NS-1203.111, § 1, 3-19-02)

Where a geologic investigation is required for a proposed zone change or use permit, a report shall be prepared and submitted for review by the County Geologist. The County Geologist's approval of the report must be obtained prior to Planning Commission action or recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. The decision of the County Geologist shall provide a basis for approval or disapproval of the application and for conditions to be imposed on the zone change or use permit.

(Ord. No. NS-1203.111, § 1, 3-19-02)

Where a geologic investigation is required, a geologic report shall be prepared and submitted for review by the County Geologist. The County Geologist's approval of the report must be obtained prior to issuance of the building permit. The County Geologist may require a plan review letter to be submitted prior to approval of the building permit and/or a construction observation letter to be submitted prior to final inspection of the project.

(Ord. No. NS-1203.111, § 1, 3-19-02)

Geologic reports submitted as required by this ordinance shall be reviewed by the County Geologist for completeness and adequacy in accordance with the standard of care used in the profession of engineering geology as practiced in the State of California. Guidelines issued by the California Division of Mines and Geology shall be considered in the review. In order for the County Geologist to find that geologic reports are complete and adequate, the reports must meet the minimum standards in this ordinance and present sufficient data to support conclusions regarding the extent and magnitude of the geologic hazards and the potential risks related to the proposed development.

If the geologic report is incomplete or inadequate, the applicant shall be required to submit additional information prepared by the consulting engineering geologist to address identified inadequacies. When the geologic report and any other supplemental information are found to be complete and adequate, the County Geologist shall approve the report and recommend specific conditions and requirements to be incorporated into any permits or other development approvals.

(Ord. No. NS-1203.111, § 1, 3-19-02)

A geologic report submitted for review by the County Geologist shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount prescribed by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.

(Ord. No. NS-1203.111, § 1, 3-19-02)