The purpose of the Traffic Impact Study Ordinance is to promote the public health, safety and welfare by ensuring adequate transportation facilities to manage growth, development and redevelopment. The Traffic Impact Study Ordinance is intended to establish fair and equitable requirements for roadway infrastructure improvements for applicants seeking approvals for rezoning, zoning variances, special permits, and preliminary subdivision plats for large-scale projects. To further this intent, the Village has determined it to be fitting to require the submission of an appropriate traffic study with each application.
The primary objectives of a traffic study are as follows:
(a) Provide a basis for assessing the transportation impacts of a new development or expansion of an existing development; identify the need for any improvements to the supporting roadway system to provide satisfactory levels of service; and, to address safety issues.
(b) Address relevant transportation issues associated with development proposals that may be of concern to neighboring residents, businesses, and property owners.
(c) Determine the appropriate location, spacing, and design of the access system for the proposed development in compliance with Village standards.
(d) Evaluate the internal circulation and connectivity systems of the proposed development to provide safe and efficient internal traffic flow and access to/from the adjacent and nearby roadway system.
(e) Allow compliance with the most current edition of the Village Thoroughfare Plan (or other applicable thoroughfare plans).
(f) Provide a basis for improvement and funding discussions in conjunction with zoning, special permit, and subdivision plat approvals.
(Ord. 05-05. Passed 3-2-05.)