20.710.090 Discovery Principle.
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Uncovering archaeological items. In the event that any item of archaeological interest is uncovered during the course of a permitted or approved ground-disturbing action or activity:
A. Cessation of activity. All ground-disturbing activity shall immediately cease.
B. Notification. The applicant shall immediately notify the Planning Official and DAHP.
C. Predetermination report and determination. The applicant shall provide for a predetermination and a predetermination report prepared in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. The Planning Official shall review the report and issue a determination in accordance with 20.710.070(F) VMC in a reasonably diligent manner, taking into account all pertinent factors and conditions. Where such determination is that the existence of an archaeological site is not probable, construction may continue. Where such determination is that the existence of an archaeological site is probable, the applicant shall provide a survey and survey report, in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. The Planning Official shall produce a map of the parcel indicating clearly the portion(s) of the parcel, if any, within which construction may continue under the supervision of a professional archaeologist and monitoring by the Planning Official while the required survey is being completed. The provisions of 20.710.080(D) VMC shall apply. (Ord. M-3922 § 35, 07/06/2009; Ord. M-3643, 01/26/2004)