§ 13-272. Definitions

For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply:

Development project. This article applies to the following development project approvals: general plan amendments, specific plans, master plans, rezones, development reviews, variances, use permits, administrative adjustments, minor modifications and development agreements, unless otherwise exempted by section 13-276, Exemptions.

Intersection. The general area where two (2) or more roadways join or cross.

Measurable traffic. A volume of traffic which will result in a 0.01 or greater increase in the peak period volume to capacity ratio at any given signalized intersection.

Potentially deficient intersection. An intersection identified in the general plan for which the standard level of service may not be feasible upon general plan buildout. The intersection volume to capacity ratios identified in the general plan shall not be exceeded for these intersections.

Pro rata. A proportionate share based on a development project's impacts.

Standard level of service. The standard level of service shall be level of service "D" or better (0.90 or less volume to capacity ratio) for all signalized arterial intersections within the city during peak hours Monday through Friday with the exception of those intersections identified as potentially deficient in the general plan. Levels of service shall be defined and computed using the Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) methodology.

Transportation demand management program. A series of required and/or voluntary actions which reduce the vehicle trip generation rate of a specific use or uses of land.

(Ord. No. 97-11, § 2, 5-5-97)