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§5-6 Traffic Impact Studies Model Land Use Management Code expected to occur in such multi -use or mixed use development. Said reduction shall not exceed twenty-four percent (24%) of total trips generated. §5-6-11 SCOPING MEETING Once it is determined that a traffic impact study is required, a scoping meeting may be held with the developer or his or her consultant and the appropriate representatives of the county [city]. It will be the responsibility of the developer or his or her consultant to initiate this meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the availability of site-specific information concerning the development, available forecasts of traffic volumes, and to ensure the applicant understands the content requirements for traffic impact studies. §5-6-12 REQUIRED CONTENTS OF A TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY A traffic impact study must evaluate the adequacy of the existing transportation system to serve the proposed development and determine the expected effects of the proposed development on the transportation system. The traffic impact study must provide adequate information for county [city] staff to evaluate the development proposal and, when appropriate, recommend conditions of approval. The qualified professional preparing the traffic impact study is encouraged to coordinate preparation with local staff and staff from other jurisdictions, as appropriate, to ensure that all necessary components are included in the traffic impact study and to reduce revision and review time. In order to be reviewed, the traffic impact study shall include at least the following minimum components: (a) Title Page. A title page listing the name of the proposed development and its location. (b) Table of Contents. A table of contents outlining the study shall be provided. (c) Certification. The study shall be signed and stamped by a qualified professional. (d) Executive Summary. An executive summary, discussing the development, the major findings of the analysis and any recommendations made by the qualified professional. (e) Vicinity Map. A vicinity map showing the location of the proposed project in relation to the transportation system of the area. (f) Study Area Map. A map of the traffic impact study area. For purposes of this ordinance, the traffic impact study area shall be determined according to trip generation rates as follows. In the event there is a difference as a result of applying peak and total trips, the more restrictive requirement (larger study area) shall apply. STUDY AREA SIZE REQUIREMENTS PEAK HOUR TRIPS DAILY TRIPS GENERATED DISTANCE FROM GENERATED PERIMETER OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT ALONG ROADS 100-150 750-1,500 'h mile 151-500 1,501 — 5,000 1 mile 5 P158