(A) A traffic impact study shall be performed in accordance with the latest version of Traffic Impact analyses section in the traffic studies chapter of the ADOT Traffic Engineering Policies, Guidelines, and Procedures (PGP) manual. The Planning and Zoning Director may waive the requirement to complete and submit a traffic impact analysis on a case-by-case basis.
(B) The traffic impact analysis shall be funded by the subdivider and upon submittal to the Planning and Zoning Department shall be transmitted to and reviewed by the Town Engineer. Copies shall be made available to other governmental agencies which may be affected by increased traffic.
(C) Generally, the following criteria are considered when determining if a traffic impact analysis is warranted:
(1) Significant changes in land uses are proposed or higher density zoning is sought;
(2) Access to a collector or arterial street is requested or the existing location of access to the property is changed;
(3) The proposed increased activity or intensity of development will significantly impact vehicular or pedestrian traffic on town streets;
(4) A total of 50 or more vehicular trips during an a.m. or p.m. peak hour is expected to be generated by the proposed development; and
(5) Whether proposed streets are designed for on-street parking or if parking is provided on individual sites/lots or in common parking areas.
(D) The subdivider shall be required to provide financial assurances or complete the installation of any improvements, including pedestrian trails, determined necessary to maintain or improve traffic circulation, operations and traffic safety in direct proportion to the impact caused by the proposed development (see §§ 153.080 through 153.087 below).
(Ord. 2007-2, passed 5-29-2007; Am. Ord. 2014-02, passed 12-15-2014)