Description: The Geologic Hazard Area (G) Combining District dataset represents land use regulations for properties situated in hazard areas to reduce unnecessary exposure of people and property to risks of damage or injury from earthquakes, landslides and other geologic hazards in the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone and to implement the provisions of Section 2.3 of the general plan public safety element of Sonoma County. (Ord. No. 4643, 1993.) Note: This dataset is to be used in conjunction with PRMD General Plan Safety Element, Geologic Combining District maps (also known as "Geologic (G) Zoning"). *In conformance with the open space and public safety elements of the general plan, the county of Sonoma declares that G, Article 70, of Zoning Regulations Chapter 26 constitute its open space zoning pursuant to Government Code Section 65910. Section 26-02-020 Composition of zoning ordinance, Ordinance Number 4643, 1993. (Refer to related resources below) Sec. 26-70-010. Location and boundaries.The G district may be applied to properties which are located within the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies zone. (Ord. No. 4643, 1993.) - - - -Sec. 26-70-020. Permitted uses.All uses permitted within the respective district with which the G district is combined shall be permitted, except that no structure intended for human occupancy or otherwise defined as a project in the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone Act, shall be permitted to be placed across the trace of an active fault or within fifty feet (50') of the surface trace of any fault. (Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)- - - -Sec. 26-70-030. Geologic reports required.Geologic reports shall be required for development of properties within the G district and shall describe the hazards and shall include mitigation measures to reduce risks to acceptable levels. (Ord. No. 4643, 1993.)Related Resource:Sonoma County Zoning RegulationsSonoma County General Plan 2020 Index[includes amendments since adoption]