No building construction will be permitted in a sinkhole unless:

    A.    A site plan is approved by the city engineer. The site plan is to be submitted to the county soil and water conservation district (SWCD) for the county in which the sinkhole is located for review. The SWCD will then make recommendations to the city engineer. The city engineer will either approve or disapprove the plan; and, if disapproved, will state in writing the reasons for disapproval and what is required in order to obtain plan approval.

    B.    If after review of the site plan, the city engineer determines that more detailed information is needed, a sinkhole evaluation may be required. A sinkhole evaluation which addresses geologic, engineering, and environmental factors for the proposed development is to be performed by a professional with experience and expertise in karst topography (which may include a consulting engineer and/or a consulting hydrogeologist to make recommendations based upon field studies and evaluations of the specific sinkhole system, if required by the city engineer). The evaluation shall, among other things, determine the proposed development’ s effect on ground water and the effect on surrounding property. After review of this evaluation and with the consultation of SWCD, the city engineer will either approve or disapprove the site plan as submitted. If disapproved, the city engineer will indicate in writing the reasons for disapproval and what, if anything, would be required in order to obtain site plan approval. (Ord. 1872 § 2 (part), 2000)