The regulations, some of the first in Oregon, will likely beduplicated in other communities after they go into effect earlynext year. City planning staff will use recently completed mapsthat identify slide risks in Salem's West and South Hills, whichwill be used to determine when a higher level of geologic testingshould be required before construction.
Salem has been sued twice in recent years when sliding hillsidescracked foundations and walls under houses and their owners claimedthe city was negligent in approving - or failing to regulate -developments. The rules would allow property owners or the city tocall for independent review of landslide findings. The independentreview allows for a third opinion when the city and a builderdisagree about the results of geo-technical studies.
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