16.50.390 Designation of Geologically Hazardous Areas.
Geologically hazardous areas include areas susceptible to erosion, sliding, earthquake, or other geological events. They pose a threat to the health and safety of citizens when incompatible development is sited in areas of significant hazard. Such incompatible development may not only place itself at risk, but also may increase the hazard to surrounding development and use. Areas susceptible to one or more of the following types of hazards shall be designated as a geologically hazardous area:
(1) erosion hazard;
(2) landslide hazard;
(3) seismic hazard;
(4) mine hazard;
(5) volcanic hazard; and
(6) other geological events including mass wasting, debris flows, rock falls, and differential settlement.
All areas within the city meeting the definition of geologically hazardous areas, regardless of any formal identification, are hereby designated critical areas and are subject to the provisions of this Chapter, with the exception of areas under the jurisdiction of the city’s Shoreline Master Program, codified as Chapter 16.55. (Ord. 19-6 §22, 2019; Ord. 03-18 §40, 2003).