Summit County Council Approves New Traffic Study Requirements for Development Projects
The Summit County Council in Utah has approved two new ordinances, 1024 and 1025, which establish formal requirements for traffic impact studies for proposed developments in Snyderville Basin and Eastern Summit County. These ordinances, passed on November 4, formalize a previous county practice of requesting traffic studies for developments expected to generate 25 or more net new vehicle trips during peak hours. Previously, the county's development codes lacked a consistent requirement for such studies. Summit County Transportation Planning Deputy Director Eva De Laurentiis stated that these amendments aim to create clear standards for both developers and county staff, ensuring potential traffic impacts are evaluated before development approval. The studies will assess existing traffic conditions, projected vehicle trips, intersection performance, roadway capacity, and safety concerns. Depending on the findings, developers may be required to implement improvements such as adding turn lanes, traffic signals...
