17.47.040 Process.
A. An applicant should arrange a preliminary conference or meeting with the planning staff. Subjects to be discussed include:
1. Scope of the study;
2. Data collection;
3. Trip generation, distribution and assignment assumptions;
4. Current or planned transportation improvements;
5. Critical points for the traffic;
6. Other approved or proposed developments nearby which should be considered in the study;
7. Peak periods to be addressed in the study;
8. The use of the most current highway capacity software (HCS); and
9. Any special considerations agreed upon to make the study more informative or appropriate.
B. Upon the conclusion of the meeting and prior to conducting the study the applicant shall submit a letter to the planning staff to confirm the issues covered in the meeting.
C. Once the traffic study is completed it should be submitted along with other materials to be reviewed. The traffic study will be included as part of the packet sent out for public review under CEQA, as determined by the city. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).