Beaver City Zoning Code

The purpose of this Chapter is to protect the general public from geologic, flood or other natural hazards that might be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the City. Any application for a conditional use or building permit which has, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, potential soils, earthquake, flood or other discernible hazards may be required to provide a report addressing such hazards by the Planning Commission. 

HISTORY:

Ord. 41, 9-27-1994; amd. 2000 Code

1. Preparation Of Report By Professional: The report shall be prepared at the applicant's expense by a geologist, a soils engineer or a civil engineer, and shall show the suitability of soils on the property to accommodate the proposed construction, and any discernible flood or earthquake hazards.
2. Special Conditions Imposed; Denial: Whenever a professional report indicated a parcel may be subject to a potential or actual hazard, the applicant shall meet the special conditions required by the Planning Commission, Zoning Administrator or Building Inspector, to reduce or eliminate such hazards. If such conditions cannot be met, or will not be met, the application shall be denied.

HISTORY:

Ord. 41, 9-27-1994