(A) Range of studies. The environmental impact report shall be based on systematic studies conducted by the town staff or by professional consultants, as determined by the Administrator. The environmental impact report on a public project may be prepared by the responsible public agency or by professional consultants it engages. The range of studies needed to develop the technical data for an environmental impact report includes the following natural systems and other studies:
(1) Hydrologic conditions, such as surface drainage and watershed characteristics, ground water and soil permeability characteristics, natural water features and characteristics, and any potential changes or impacts;
(2) Atmospheric conditions, such as airshed characteristics, potential emissions and any potential changes or impacts;
(3) Geologic conditions, such as landforms, slope, soil characteristics, potential hazards and any potential changes or impacts;
(4) Biotic conditions, such as vegetative characteristics, wildlife habitats and any potential changes or impacts;
(5) Other environmental conditions, such as noise levels and odor characteristics, and any potential changes or impacts;
(6) Visual conditions, such as views and scenic values, and any potential changes, impacts or marked contrasts;
(7) Land use conditions, such as characteristics of uses, compatibility with officially approved land use and open space policies and objectives, and potential changes or impacts;
(8) Circulation and transportation conditions, such as volumes and traffic flow patterns, transit service needs, alternative transit systems and potential changes or impacts; and
(9) Population characteristics, such as residential densities, neighborhood patterns, potential displacement of residents or businesses, and potential changes or impacts.
(B) Summarization. The environmental impact report shall summarize the findings and recommendations of the technical and other supporting studies in terms that can be assessed and evaluated by town officials and the general public. Technical data shall be submitted as supporting documentation. Technical data prepared as a part of any other procedure or requirement of this chapter, or of any other ordinance or federal, state or town regulation, also may be used to support an environmental impact report.
(Ord. 8(1973) § 16.401; Ord. 29(2005) § 31)