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"Seismic hazard areas" means areas that have been determined by the building official to have known or inferred faults, ground rupture potential, liquefaction potential, or seismically induced slope instability, where such information is provided to Snohomish County through any of the following means: geotechnical studies and reports prepared by licensed professionals pursuant to chapter 19.27 RCW, SCC 30.62B.140 or 30.62B350; geotechnical studies and reports prepared by federal, state or local agencies; and geotechnical studies, reports or environmental impact statements prepared through the requirements of the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) chapter 43.21C RCW. (Added by Ord. 06-075, Oct. 4, 2006, Eff date Oct. 15, 2006; Amended by Amended Ord. 06-061, Aug. 1, 2007, Eff date Oct. 1, 2007).