30.51A.030 Fault setback requirements.
A building or structure assigned to seismic design category D, E or F as defined in the IBC or ASCE 7 shall not be sited over an identified active fault.
(1) Where a development application or action requiring a project permit for any building or structure is located within a seismic hazard area, the applicant shall provide a geotechnical report consistent with the requirements of the IBC and SCC 30.62B.140. In addition to any other requirements, the geotechnical report shall include adequate horizontal control necessary to identify the closest edge of an identified active fault trace.
(2) Buildings and structures subject to this chapter shall be required to set back 50 feet from the closest edge of an identified active fault as defined in SCC 30.91A.075.
(3) The building official may modify the fault setback requirements of this chapter only when done in accordance with SCC 30.50.126. (Added by Ord. 06-075, Oct. 4, 2006, Eff date Oct. 15, 2006; Amended by Amended Ord. 07-089, Sept. 5, 2007, Eff date Sept. 21, 2007; Amended by Ord. 11-022, Aug. 3, 2011, Eff date Aug. 18, 2011; Amended by Ord. 17-059, Oct. 18, 2017, Eff date Nov. 9, 2017; Amended by Ord. 21-029, July 14, 2021, Eff date July 25, 2021).