18.22.120 Soils Investigation Required.
A. A soils investigation report may be required by either the City Engineer or Building Inspector whenever a structure intended for human habitation is erected, or when such existing structures are to be replaced or rehabilitated at a cost equal to or more than fifty (50) percent of its assessed valuation, or enlarged by more than one hundred (100) square feet, requiring additional foundations, or for an extension of the public portion of the boardwalk. This section shall not be interpreted as limiting the ability of other City officials or departments to require soils reports as may be otherwise legally required.
B. The report may be either a site recognizance or a detailed report (based on borings, laboratory tests and other investigations); this selection is to be made by the City Engineer.
C. The soils report shall be performed by a registered geologist or civil engineer specializing in soils and shall contain the following:
1. A description of the site’s soils and the soil’s engineering characteristics; this shall be supported by boring logs, boring site map and laboratory findings when required;
2. Recommendations for foundation and structural design based on the above findings; and
3. Recommendations for the need and scope of additional studies. (Ord. 1030 § 2(12), 2018; Ord. 532 § 1 (part), 1975)