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, <br /> 4. Projects proposed as "planned actions," as defined in section 18.3 of this chapter, <br /> as long as: (i)project-level environmental review confirms that traffic generation is <br /> within the thresholds set for the specific planned action, as provided by WAC 197-11- <br /> 172, EMC 15.16, and the specific planned action ordinance relating to the proposed <br /> project, and(ii)the mitigation elements of the planned action are implemented. <br /> 5.2 An existing traffic analysis may be adopted or used by the City to determine an <br /> applicant's responsibility for transportation improvements, in accordance with project review <br /> and SEPA procedures for the use of and reliance upon existing environmental documents. <br /> 5.3. Proposed projects on which a traffic analysis is not prepared conform to the provisions of <br /> section 11 of this chapter. <br /> Section 6: Scope of traffic analysis <br /> The traffic analysis shall include the following, as further specified in this ordinance: (a)traffic <br /> generated by the project; (b)transportation effects of the project; and (c) measures to avoid or <br /> otherwise mitigate adverse transportation effects of the project, which consist of transportation <br /> system improvements and/or local transportation improvements. <br /> Section 7: Impact analysis <br /> Analysis of traffic generation and transportation effects shall use the following methodology. <br /> 7.1. Study area. The study area, shall be defined as the area that includes all of the <br /> transportation system that is projected to be used by a minimum threshold of 50 new peak hour <br /> trips. The study area shall not be limited to the City limits, but shall include the county, state, <br /> and other City roadways. For projects that have region wide traffic impacts, the City Engineer <br /> may limit the scope of the study area. Region wide impacts will be determined on a case by case <br /> basis in consultation with the county, state,tribal, and other appropriate jurisdictions. <br /> 7.2. Horizon year. The traffic analysis shall include impacts for the future horizon year. The <br /> horizon year shall generally be based on the year the proposed project is expected to be <br /> completed, but shall be: <br /> 1. The horizon year shall generally be based on the year the proposed project is expected to <br /> be completed. <br /> 2. The horizon year shall be no earlier than the final year of the City's adopted capital <br /> improvement plan(6 years). <br /> 4 <br />