A. Landslide Hazard Areas and Erosion Hazard Areas Setback. Except as allowed by LMC 17.10.102, a minimum of 25 feet from top, toe and sides of such areas. The setback requirement may be increased by the city when necessary to protect public health, safety and welfare, based upon information contained in a geotechnical report. The size of the setback should be determined by the director based on review and consideration of recommendations provided in a geotechnical report prepared by a qualified professional.

B. Landslide Hazard Areas and Erosion Hazard Areas Buffer. A buffer may be established with specific requirements and limitations, including but not limited to, drainage, grading, irrigation, and vegetation. Buffer requirements shall be determined by the director based on review and consideration of recommendations provided in a geotechnical report prepared by a qualified professional.

C. Seismic Hazard Areas. Activities proposed to be located in seismic hazard areas shall not be required to establish setbacks or buffers. Activities within seismic hazard areas shall meet the standards of LMC Title 16 (Building) and Title 21 (Zoning). (Ord. 3193 § 2, 2016)