§ 19.785

The following traffic pattern modification measures may be implemented subject to the procedures and findings contained in this chapter:

A.

Converting two-way streets into one-way streets; B. Street closures; C.

Addition of raised medians for traffic diverters and/or traffic circles to existing streets; and

D.

Any other modification measure consistent with the intent and purpose of this chapter.

(Ord. 7331 §114, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.785.030 - Procedures.

Traffic pattern modification measures applications shall be processed in accordance with the discretionary permit processing provisions as set forth in Chapters 19.650 (Approving Authority), 19.660 (General Application Processing Procedures), 19.670 (Notices and Hearings) and 19.680 (Appeals), 19.690 (Effective Dates) and other applicable Chapters of the Zoning Code.

(Ord. 7331 §114, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

19.785.040 - Required findings.

The Planning Commission may approve a traffic pattern modification measure, including conditions of approval if, from the evidence presented at the public hearing, the following written findings can be made: A.

The measure will provide for the health and safety of the citizenry and will not substantially impair the rendering of emergency and public services; B.

The measures will not unreasonably interfere with general traffic circulation via the public rights-of-way designated as major and secondary streets in the circulation element of the General Plan;

C.

There is sufficient evidence to indicate that one or more of these conditions exist:

An abnormally high percentage of traffic is unrelated to the local neighborhood and is merely passing through;

Street design or conditions permit excessive vehicular speeds;

3.

There is a separate street from the general neighborhood circulation pattern to preserve the unique character or adjacent properties, to encourage pedestrian, equestrian or non-motorized vehicular travel and/or to discourage crime, noise, air pollution, and other hazards to public safety and welfare; and 4.

In the case of street closure, a separate factual finding must be made that the street is no longer needed as contemplated by the California Vehicle Code Section 21101.

D.

The measures will not unreasonably restrict access to adjacent properties nor impair the constitutionally guaranteed rights of any individual or group. Releases may be acquired as determined by the City Attorney.

E.

The measures will not create an unacceptable internal circulation system characterized by any excessively long dead-end or cul-de-sac street, poor aesthetics, poor drainage, difficult maintenance requirements or poor street design geometry.

(Ord. 7331 §114, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)

A.

In approving a traffic pattern modification measure case, certain safeguards may be required and certain conditions established to protect the public health, safety, convenience and general welfare and to assure that the purposes of the Zoning Code shall be maintained with respect to the proposal, traffic characteristics and environmental impacts of the proposal within the general area the proposal is to be located.

B.

The conditions attached to the traffic pattern modification measure case may include such provisions concerning improvements, design, operation characteristic, land use compatibility, general character, appearance, environmental impact, time limits for commencing the construction authorized, revocation dates, and other conditions the Planning Commission may deem appropriate and necessary to carry out the purposes of the Zoning Code and Chapter.

(Ord. 7331 §114, 2016; Ord. 6966 §1, 2007)