A. As part of the development review process, a traffic impact study shall be submitted by the developer for a residential development with 10 or more dwelling units.

B. As part of the development review process, a traffic impact study shall be submitted by the developer for any nonresidential development where 100 or more trips are expected to be generated by the development during either the peak traffic hours of the development, or during the peak traffic hours of the city as specified in writing by the city engineer.

C. For any development other than those set forth in subsections (A) and (B) of this section, a traffic impact study shall be submitted by the developer as part of the development review and right-of-way permit process where new street or highway access or access adjustments are requested by the developer, or where the proposed access to the state highway is within 250 feet of another access or intersection or where the proposed development will constitute a significant change in land use adjacent to existing points of access. This is to determine if the change in access or of land use will be expected to have a materially negative impact on traffic operations or traffic safety or it the number of access points along the state highway can be reduced.

D. When the traffic impact study indicates that the development will probably have a materially negative impact on traffic operations or traffic safety, the developer shall analyze and report on all transportation improvements that will be necessary to maintain the existing levels of traffic operation and safety. The analysis shall recommend specific timing, funding and construction means that will enable the developer to properly implement the recommended improvements. For phased projects, the traffic impact study shall specify the means by which the developer will mitigate the traffic impacts as each phase of the project is constructed.

E. The study shall examine the feasibility and impact of reducing points to the state roadways by utilizing city streets or by more than one property using a highway access point. [Code 2006 § 7-17-5. Ord. 2008-05, 6-10-2008].