The purpose of this chapter is to reduce the threats to public health and safety posed by geologic hazards. The intent is to reduce incompatible development in areas of significant geologic hazard. Development incompatible with geologic hazards may not only place itself at risk, but also may increase the hazard to surrounding development. Some geologic hazards can be reduced or mitigated by engineering, design, or modified construction or altering mining practices so risks to health and safety are minimized. When technology cannot reduce the risks to acceptable levels, development in the hazard area is best to be avoided. [Ord. 4525 § 1, 2021; Ord. 3911 § 2, 2009; Code 1970 § 28.32.010.]