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30.66B.430 Extent of improvements.
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(1) The extent of frontage improvements, offsite road improvements, or access and transportation circulation improvements necessary to meet the requirements of this chapter and Title 13 SCC will be established by the director of public works. The developer may be responsible for preparing any aspect of engineering design or investigation necessary to establish the extent of improvements if the director of public works does not have the design or investigation programmed or under way consistent with the development’s schedule. The traffic study shall contain analysis of the extent of any improvements determined to be necessary by the director of public works.

(2) Design of improvements shall be in accordance with the EDDS. Where an interim or partial improvement is implemented through SCC 30.66B.440, the improvement design shall be compatible with the adopted standard.

(3) In determining improvements required, the director of public works will consider, with other relevant factors, the following:

(a) Extent of the development proposed;

(b) Priority of improvements to involved county roads in the county’s six-year transportation improvement plan;

(c) Condition of existing transportation facilities in comparison to adopted standards;

(d) Existing and projected land uses and development densities;

(e) Current and projected levels of service on the affected road system;

(f) Availability of public transit;

(g) Any traffic study submitted;

(h) Availability of a specific improvement program;

(i) The number of dwelling units currently using the road system that must be improved and projected to use the road system after full occupancy of the development;

(j) The needs of low-income persons for decent, affordable, low-cost housing;

(k) Transportation system or demand management measures proposed by the developer;

(l) The need for pedestrian and bicycle facilities;

(m) Continuity with existing and proposed improvements;

(n) Development standards of adjacent cities;

(o) The need for safety improvements for school children; and

(p) The types, sizes and performance of vehicles generated by the development, including but not limited to large trucks. (Added by Amended Ord. 02-064, Dec. 9, 2002, Eff date Feb. 1, 2003; Amended by Amended Ord. 05-083, Dec. 21, 2005, Eff date Feb. 1, 2006).