Seismic Hazard Zonation Program
Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act (1972) and the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act (1990) direct the State Geologist to delineate regulatory "Zones of Required Investigation" to reduce the threat to public health and safety and to minimize the loss of life and property posed by earthquake-triggered ground failures. Cities and counties affected by the zones must regulate certain development "projects" within them. These Acts also require sellers of real property (and their agents) within a mapped hazard zone to disclose at the time of sale that the property lies within such a zone.
Click on the following link for more information on the
Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act.
Click on the following link for more information on the
Seismic Hazards Mapping Act.
Download Regulatory Maps, Reports & GIS Data
Please visit the
CGS Information Warehouse: Regulatory Maps
UPLOAD Geologic/Geotechnical Reports
The Seismic Hazards Mapping Act (Section 2697(a)) requires cities and counties to submit a copy of each approved geologic/geotechnical report, prepared as a result of the presence of a Seismic Hazard Zone, to the State Geologist within 30 days of its approval. The California Geological Survey strongly encourages that these reports and associated documentation of approval be submitted in digital format (PDF, MS Word, etc.).
Single File Upload
To upload a single file, or multiple files one at a time,
Click here Multiple File Upload
If you wish to upload multiple files or entire folders, please click the following to request a direct link to the Seismic Hazards Box.com upload folder. Include a return e-mail address if different than the sent from address. A Box.com account is required to upload files through this link.
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