17.03.010 Concurrency evaluation for corridors.
A. Evaluation Performed Prior to Issuance of Encumbrance Letter. A concurrency evaluation for the city’s designated corridors shall be required prior to issuance of a concurrency encumbrance letter.
B. Method of Evaluation.
1. In performing the concurrency evaluation for corridors, and to prepare the concurrency encumbrance letter, the city shall determine the impact of the traffic generated by the proposed development activity. The evaluation shall be based on data generated by the city, by professional associations, and by the applicant, and if needed, by independent analysis. The city shall examine the data to verify that:
a. Zoning and density assumptions for the proposed project are consistent with the transportation element and other applicable portions of the comprehensive plan.
b. Existing and projected trip generation is consistent with the latest version of the ITE Trip Generation Manual or documented generation for uses not typical of uses in the manual.
c. LOS calculations for all affected corridors are accurate and based upon built-out year with and without the proposed development.
2. The city shall determine if the capacity on the city’s corridors, plus the capacity which is or shall be generated by all existing, encumbered, reserved and vested development, can be provided while meeting the level of service standards set forth in this chapter.
3. The development shall be deemed in compliance with concurrency requirements if affected corridors have the adequate capacity to serve the proposed development without decreasing levels of service below the established LOS minimums, or with the condition that the necessary improvements are in place or that a financial commitment is in place to provide the improvements within six years of the time of development. (WAC 365-195-210.) (Ord. 2014 § 1 (Exh. A), 2009; Ord. 1946 § 4, 2005; Ord. 1881 § 1, 2002; Ord. 1654 § 2, 1996; Ord. 1633 § 1, 1996).