A. Where staff identifies a potential geologically sensitive area, the exact presence and location of the geologically sensitive area shall be determined by a field investigation applying specific criteria described in this chapter. A qualified professional geotechnical engineer shall perform geologically sensitive area determinations. Hiring the services of a geotechnical engineer shall be the responsibility of the applicant. The applicant is required under LMC 14.37.110 to show the location of the geologically sensitive area on a scaled drawing as a part of the application.

B. The city of Lacey shall verify the accuracy of, and may render changes to, the geological sensitive area determinations or delineations and technical information provided by the applicant and his/her consultant in consultation with other agencies with expertise in the geologically sensitive areas field. In the event the changes are contested by the applicant, the city of Lacey shall, at the applicant’s expense, obtain its own expert services to render a final determination. (Ord. 935 §11 (part), 1992).