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2.3 An imminent threat of serious environmental degradation. 3. Street and alley dedications that widen existing public right-of-way are exempt from the requirements of EC 9.6710(2)(b) and R -9.6710-C.1.2. 4. A residential building permit for a lot or parcel that was subject to previous reports and assessments. 5. New construction, building alterations and building additions that will not result in soil disturbance. 6. Activities on land included on the City's acknowledged Goal 5 inventory. 7. Development activities that are part of an application proposing needed housing. R -9.6710-E Investigation and Report Content. As provided in EC 9.6710(4), there are three levels of detail that establish the requirements for investigation methods and report content for a geological and geotechnical analysis (R -9.6710 -F- G -H). Site investigations for each level largely differ in the type and complexity of the methods used. R -9.6710-F, R -9.6710-G, and R -9.6710-H provide the acceptable methods to be used for investigating and reporting the geological and geotechnical site investigation for Levels, 1, 2, and 3 respectively. These requirements are designed to ensure objective means for: 1.1 Validity and reproducibility of the results; 1.2 Evaluation of adequacy of the geological and geotechnical investigation and design recommendations; 1.3 Evaluation of proposed engineering and construction methods during the design phase; and 1.4 Confirmation of the findings by qualified City inspectors during implementation of the project. A report of the required level of investigation must be made and three (3) copies submitted with the land use development application and/or construction permit application. R -9.6710-F Level 1 - Investigation Methods and Report Content. 1. Site Characteristic Investigation. A Level 1 investigation shall consist of- 1.1 f: 1.l A compilation of record geotechnical data, on-site verification of the data and site conditions and a discussion of the methodologies used; 1.2 A report discussing site and soil/rock characteristics in relation to the proposed development and including any office or field evidence of expansive soils or flooding. Administrative Order - 13 R:\ADMINORD\RULES\03 geotech2ao.wpd(03/26/03 )