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The soil or geologic investigation report shall contain all of the following, as they may be applicable to the subject site:

A. An index map showing the regional setting of the site;

B. A site map which shows the topographic features of the site and locations of all soil borings and test excavations;

C. A classification of the soil types (unified soil classification), pertinent laboratory test data and consequent evaluation regarding the nature, distribution, and strength of existing soils;

D. A description of the geology of the site and geology of the adjacent areas when pertinent to the site;

E. A suitably scaled map and cross sections showing all identified areas of land slippage;

F. A description of any encountered groundwater or excessive moisture conditions;

G. A description of the soil and geological investigative techniques employed;

H. A log for each soil boring and test excavation showing elevation at ground level and the depth of each soil or rock strata;

I. An evaluation of the stability of pertinent natural slopes and recommendations regarding maximum cut-and-fill slopes of proposed work;

J. An evaluation of settlement associated with the placement of any fill;

K. Recommendations for grading procedures and specifications, including methods for excavation and subsequent placement of fill;

L. Recommendations regarding surface and subsurface drainage and erosion control;

M. Recommendations for mitigation of geologic hazards;

N. Any other information that is deemed appropriate by the county for grading and/or site improvements.