TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS d.

Conclusions,

Purpose e. Recommendations and proposed

mitigation measures.
It is the purpose of this chapter to outline the minimum
content of a traffic impact analysis. A traffic impact B. Proposed development and summary of the
analysis responds to a wide variety of issues, varying with development proposal, including the following:
the type of development, location of the proposed 1. Land use and intensity;
project, and existing traffic patterns. There are a number
of issues that are incorporated into a traffic impact 2. Location;
analysis to ensure an efficient and comprehensive review
of the impacts associated with a development proposal. 3. Site plan;
4. Zoning;
Applicability
5. Phasing and timing.
A. A traffic impact analysis shall be submitted with a
development permit application when it is determined C. Area conditions including the following:
by the county engineer that a development meets any of
the following: 1. Study area:

1. Generates twenty peak hourly trips or two a. Area of influence;

hundred average daily trips; b. Area of significant traffic impact.
2. Significantly affects or exceeds the current or 2. Study area and land use:
projected level of service of the roadway system
adjacent to the development; or a. Existing land uses;

3. The proposal would affect existing traffic b. Existing zoning;

problems in the local area of the project such as an area
c. Anticipated future development.
with a high accident ratio, confusing intersection, or
other problems identified by the county engineer; or 3. Site accessibility:
4. A traffic impact analysis may also be required a. Existing and future area roadway system;
by the county engineer or the director when it is
determined that a development proposal may b. Traffic volumes and conditions;
significantly impact adjacent areas, or in the discharge of c. Transit service;
their responsibilities in the administration of DCC
Chapter 19.04. d. Existing relevant transportation system
management programs;
B. Traffic impact analyses shall be prepared by a qualified
engineer approved by the county engineer. (Ord. TLS 97- e. Other issues as determined by the county
10-71B Exh. H (part)) engineer and director.

Organization and content D. Projected Traffic.

A traffic impact analysis shall contain the following 1. Site traffic for each horizon year:
information: a. Trip generation;
A. Introduction and Summary. b. Trip distribution;
1. Purpose of report and study objectives; c. Modal split;
2. Executive summary: d. Trip assignment.
a. Site location and study area, 2. Through traffic (each horizon year):
b. Development description, a. Method of projection;
c. Principal findings,
 b. Nonsite traffic in study area including
the method of projections, trip generation, trip
distribution, modal split, and trip assignment;
c. Through traffic;
d. Estimated volumes.
3. Total traffic (each horizon year).
E. Traffic analysis including the following:
1. Site access;
2. Capacity and level of service;
3. Traffic safety;
4. Traffic signals;
5. Site circulation and parking.
F. Improvement Analysis.
1. Improvements to accommodate base traffic;
2. Additional improvements to accommodate
site traffic;
3. Alternative improvements;
4. Status of improvements already funded,
programmed, or planned;
5. Evaluation.
G. Findings.
1. Site accessibility;
2. Traffic impacts;
3. Need for any improvements and financing
plan;
4. Compliance with applicable codes.
H. Recommendations and Proposed Mitigation.
1. Site access/circulation plan;
2. Roadway improvements including on-site,
off-site and a phasing plan when appropriate;
3. Transportation system management actions
including off-site, on-site and operational.
I. Conclusions. (Ord. TLS 97-10-71B Exh. H (part))