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 Escalante City. Any application for a conditional use or building permit which has, in the opinion of the Escalante City Planning Commission or the Escalante City Zoning Administrator or Assistant, when authorized, potential soils, earthquake, flood or other discernible hazards may be required to provide a report addressing such hazards.

1. The report shall be prepared at the applicant's expense by a registered or licensed geologist, soils engineer, or civil engineer, and shall show the suitability of the soils on the property to accommodate the proposed construction, and any discernible flood or earthquake hazards.
2. Whenever a professional expert indicates a parcel may be subject to a potential or actual hazard, the applicant shall meet the special conditions required by the Escalante City Planning Commission or the Escalante City Zoning Administrator or Assistant, when authorized, to reduce or eliminate such hazards.