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(4) A brief description of the features uncovered by the excavation. The application must be accompanied by a geologic assessment of the features prepared by a qualified geologist, and by a fee set by the city council. The geologic assessment must include the geologist's recommendation for addressing the features, with reference to the nature of the excavation and any improvements proposed for placement in or near the excavation. The recommendation may include the use of temporary or permanent BMPs, or a change in the character or location of proposed improvements, or any other reasonable means of ensuring that the regulated activities or improvements will not result in pollution to the aquifer. (c) The planning director will review each application under this section to determine whether the applicant may proceed to implement the geologist's recommendation for addressing the features. The planning director may require the applicant to submit additional information regarding the recommendation. The planning director will approve the application unless the director determines, in consultation with the engineering director, that the geologist's recommendation will not provide adequate protection against potential pollution of the aquifer. If an application is denied by the planning director, the applicant may submit a revised application that includes an alternative recommendation from a qualified geologist for addressing the features. (d) If an application is approved, the applicant may proceed with the regulated activity. The applicant must comply with and fully implement the geologist's recommendation for addressing the features. Sec. 94.517. Discovery of potential sensitive feature during construction. (a) If any solution openings, caves, sinkholes, or similar features are discovered on a site during the construction process, the holder or the holder's designated representative must: (1) immediately suspend all excavation and construction activities; (2) immediately notify the planning director of the discovery; and (3) retain a qualified geologist to inspect the feature and make a recommendation to the planning director based on the relative sensitivity of the feature. (b) The planning director may require that the holder amend the approved development plat to adequately protect the newly discovered feature. The planning director will review the available information and within two working days of notification of the feature, will decide whether to allow any regulated activities to resume at the site pending the amendment, and if so, at what locations. The planning director will review and approve or deny a requested amendment within five working days of submission of the geologic assessment and amended development plat for the newly discovered feature. The holder may appeal a denial in accordance with section 94.515. Sec. 94.518-1 - 94.523. Reserved. DIVISION 3. STANDARDS AND WATER QUALITY ZONES Sec. 94.524. Impervious cover limitation. (a) The total of all impervious cover at a site in the recharge zone is limited to the following percentages of the area of the site based on the size of the site: Size of Site Impervious Cover Limit Up to and including three acres 40% More than three acres and less 30% than five acres Five acres or more 25% (b) A person may not submit a series of applications for approval of development plats or subdivision construction plans for distinct sites on a single tract of property for the purpose of 13