To protect the general public from geologic, flood, erosion, 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 building permit, or a conditional use permit which has, in the opinion of the city, potential soils, earthquake, flood, erosion, or other discernable hazards or adverse environmental impacts, may be required to provide a report addressing such hazards or impacts. (Ord. 2004-31 § 1: Ord. 97-06 § 11-1)

   A.   The report shall be prepared by a licensed engineer, or recognized environmental professional in the event of an environmental report, and shall make recommendations for the suitability of the property to accommodate the proposed construction.

   B.   Whenever a report indicates a parcel may be subject to potential or actual hazards or impacts, the applicant shall meet the special conditions required by such report and/or conditions established by the city. If such conditions cannot be met, or will not be met, the application shall be denied.

   C.   All requests for permits in potential flood areas shall be subject to all provisions of the Santa Clara flood control ordinance.

   D.   All reports shall be reviewed and approved by the city. (Ord. 2004-31 § 1: Ord. 97-06 § 11-2)

No hazardous waste of any type shall be disposed of inside the city limits. Such material shall be transported to sites specifically approved for that purpose. (Ord. 97-06 § 11-3)

All construction proposed to be developed on hillside areas, shall be subject to the hillside ordinance codified in chapter 17.80 of this title in addition to all other requirements of this title. (Ord. 97-06 § 11-4)