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The soils report shall be prepared by a qualified soils engineer, and must contain at least the following information:

1. A slope analysis;

2. An estimate of the normal highest elevation of the seasonal high-water table;

3. The location and size of swamps, springs and seeps, which shall be shown on the site plan, and the reasons for the occurrence of these underground water sources. An analysis of the vegetative cover or other surface information may be used to show the presence of underground water;

4. A unified soil classification for the major horizons or layers of soil profile, or of the zone of the footing foundation;

5. Appropriate accepted soils engineering tests to determine bearing capacity, settlement potential, and shrink/ swell potential of the site soils;

6. Potential frost action, based on the depth to the water table and the Unified Soils Classification;

7. An analysis of the soil suitabilities, constraints and proposed methods of mitigating such constraints in implementing the proposed development plan;

8. A written statement by the person of firm preparing the soils report, identifying the means proposed to minimize hazard to life, property, adverse effects on the safety, use or stability of a public right-of-way or drainage channel, and adverse impact on the natural environment.