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

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 Parowan City Planning Commission or the Parowan City Zoning Administrator, when authorized, to reduce or eliminate such hazards.