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A geologic hazard area detailed study of a geologic hazard area shall be required if the following indicators are present:

(1) If the project area is listed in the City of Pasco critical areas map as possessing either a known or suspected risk for erosion, landslide, flood, seismic, or mine hazard.

(2) If the project area is listed in the City of Pasco critical areas map as possessing an unknown risk for erosion, landslide, flood, seismic, or mine hazard if any of the following are identified by the applicant or City:

(a) A qualified geologist finds that any of the following exist: evidence of past significant events of the hazard in question on or adjacent to the site; the presence of necessary and sufficient factors for events of the hazard in question on or adjacent to the site; or reasonable uncertainty concerning the hazard or the potential for significant risk to or from the proposed activity; or

(b) The Department of Community and Economic Development possesses a reasonable belief that a geologic hazard may exist. Such reasonable belief shall be supported by a site visit and subsequent consultation with a qualified geologist. [Ord. 4525A § 1, 2021; Ord. 4525 § 1, 2021; Ord. 3911 § 2, 2009; Code 1970 § 28.32.050. Formerly 28.32.050.]