A. Required buffers shall vary between twenty-five feet and fifty feet in most cases. The width of the buffer shall reflect the sensitivity of the geologic hazard area in question and the types and density of uses proposed on or adjacent to the geologic hazard. In determining the appropriate buffer width, the town shall consider the recommendations contained in any technical report required by these regulations and prepared by a licensed geotechnical engineer retained by the applicant.

B. Buffers may be reduced to a minimum of fifteen feet when the applicant demonstrates through technical studies that the reduction will adequately protect the proposed and surrounding development from the geologic hazard. (Ord. 00-387 §1(part), 2000)