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(1) Where the City intends to improve a new or existing street and the improvement is to be built with public funds, the improvement standards set forth in this code are not binding on the City and the City Council may authorize such exceptions to the standards as it deems proper in the exercise of its sole and absolute discretion without regard to the exceptions process of Section 10.186. However, the City shall follow the procedure prescribed through this Subsection in authorizing such projects. Land use issues decided at the time of approval of the Transportation System Plan (TSP) do not have to be reexamined at the time of project development.

(2) Transportation Facility Development Approval Criteria. Preliminary plans for transportation facility development projects shall be consistent with the following criteria:

(a) Transportation facility development projects shall be consistent with the Transportation Goals and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan.

(b) Transportation facility projects should not prevent development of the remainder of the property under the same ownership or development of adjoining land.

(c) If the project includes the creation of new streets, such streets should be laid out to conform to the plats of land divisions already approved for adjoining property.

(d) All transportation projects must be consistent with the adopted Transportation System Plan (TSP).

(3) City Council Action on Transportation Facility Development. The resolution or ordinance approving, modifying or disapproving such development shall identify all exceptions to the design and improvement standards of this Code which are being authorized. The City Engineer shall prepare detailed final construction plans and specifications in accordance with such resolution and solicit bids for the construction of the improvements.

(4) Transportation Facility Development Application Form. Preliminary plans required for the transportation facility approval process shall show the following items:

(a) The location and alignment of the project.

(b) The number of street lanes, bike lanes or sidewalks as applicable.

(c) The extent or limits of such work.

(d) Any exceptions to the design standards established in Sections 10.437 through 10.455.

The City shall cause to be prepared six (6) copies of preliminary project plans which shall be filed with the Planning Department. Additional copies may be required for transmittal to local agencies which may be affected by the street improvement.

[Replaced Sec. 95, Ord. No. 2018-65, Jun. 21, 2018 (effective Jul. 23, 2018).]