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A. A geotechnical letter shall include the following:

1. The letter shall be labeled identifying the submittal as a "Landslide Hazard Geotechnical Letter."

2. The dates when the geological assessment was performed. The date when the letter was prepared.

3. The parcel number(s) of the site.

4. Site address, if one has been assigned by the County.

5. A brief description of the project (including the proposed land use) and a description of the area to be developed.

6. A paragraph that states the following specific language:

"The services described in this letter were prepared under the responsible charge of (Individual's Name). (Individual's Name) meets the qualifications contained in Title 18E, Section 18E.80.030 to prepare a landslide hazard geological assessment. (Individual's Name) understands the requirements of the current Landslide Hazard Area Chapter 18E.80 and the definitions of the applicable terms contained within Chapter 18.25. (Individual's Name) or someone under his/her responsible charge has performed a landslide hazard geological assessment, conducted a field investigation, and researched historic records on or in the vicinity of the above referenced site. In my opinion, the scope of services completed for this project is adequate to meet the requirements of the Department and it does not appear that an active landslide hazard area exists within 300 feet of the site."

7. The name, mailing address, and telephone number of geotechnical professional who performed the geological assessment and prepared the letter.

8. The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the property owner.

B. The geotechnical letter shall be prepared under the responsible charge of an appropriately licensed geotechnical professional(s) and be signed, sealed and dated by the geotechnical professional(s).

C. Geotechnical letters shall be in conformance with a format that is pre-approved by the Department.

(Ord. 2006-103s § 2 (part), 2006; Ord. 2004-57s § 2 (part), 2004)