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C. Objectives. 1 . Encourage land development and construction practices- which cause minimal disturbance to unstable soils and steep slopes. 2 . Encourage construction and site planning practices that adequately address the physical limitations of topographical and geological features. 3 . Insure prompt development, restoration and effective erosion control of property during and after land clearing through the use of phased development, replanting, and other appropriate engineering and construction management techniques (Best Management Practices) . D. Policies. Geologically Hazardous Areas 1. Because there are areas in Everett which are susceptible to landslide, seismic and erosion hazards, the City should: a. Generally identify where each of these hazard areas exists. b. Prohibit or strictly limit development in areas of greatest geological hazard. c. Require geotechnical analysis for development proposals within such areas to understand the extent of hazards. d. Adopt construction standards, zoning requirements, inspection, monitoring and enforcement procedures which assure protection of life, property and environmentally sensitive areas. Steep Slopes 2 . Because the potential for landslides, erosion and drainage impacts increases when development occurs on steep slopes, the city should adopt regulations for development of steep slopes lessen the risk and prevent the occurrence of such problems. Erosion 3 . Because erosion can result from clearing and development activities on any site, regardless of slope or soil type, the City should require careful and effective erosion control measures during and after construction. Vegetation 4. Because vegetation helps to stabilize soil and control erosion, the City should prohibit or restrict clearing of vegetation in areas which are susceptible to landslide and erosion and encourage the re-vegetation of cleared areas.