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(4) Requirements, a geological and geotechnical analysis, prepared by an Oregon licensed Engineering Geologist or an Oregon licensed Civil Engineer with geotec~ical experience, conforming with standards, procedures and content as defined in the for Geol Geo adopted by the city in the manner set forth in EC 2.019 Rulem utho~and ProCedures, is required £br any of the following: (a) All proposed tentative planned unit development, site review, or subdivision applications on properties with slopes equal to or greater than 5%. (b) All proposed development that includes dedication or construction of a public street or alley or the construction of public drainage systems or public wastewater sewers. Exemptions i¥om Geologieal and Geotechnical Analysis Requirements. The following activities are exempt from the requirements of this section: (a) Maintenance, operation, reconstruction of existing streets, driveways, and utility lines, provided soil disturbance is limited to a standard utility trench width or the area beneath street and driveway structures. (b) Emergency actions which must be undertaken immediately or for which there is insufficient time for full compliance when it is necessary to prevent or abate any of the following: 1. An imminent threat to public health or safety. 2. An imminent danger to public or private property. 3. An imminent threat of serious environmental degradation. (c) Street and alley dedications that widen existing public right-of-way are exempt from requirements of 9.671 (d) A residential building permit fbr a lot or parcel that was subject to previous reports and assessments. (e) New construction, building alterations and building additions that will not restflt in soil disturbance. Categories of Geological and Geotechn~eal Analysis. The analysis required in geological and geotechnical analyses is based on the following categories, and shall be prepared in the manner required in the rules referenced in subsection (2) of this section: (a) A Level One Analysis shall consist of a compilation of record geotechnical data, on-ske verification of the data and site conditions, and a report discussing site and soil characteristics in relation to the proposed development and other applicable standards. (b) A Level Two Analysis shall consist of a compilation of record geological data, analysis of site characteristics, sub-surfhce investigation and testing to establish soil types and distribution, and a report that includes site and soil characteristics in relation to the proposed development, identification of potential problems, and recommendations for design and construction tec?miques and standards consistent with other standards applicable to the development proposal. Ordinance- 12