The transportation improvement projects process is intended to provide for the approval of projects identified in the adopted City of Carlton, Transportation System Plan and for the review of other transportation improvement projects. (Ord. 619, 2003)

Except where otherwise specifically regulated by this title, the following improvements are permitted outright in all districts.

A. Normal operation, maintenance, repair, and preservation activities on existing transportation facilities.

B. Installation of culverts, sidewalks, curbing, median fencing, guardrails, lighting and similar types of improvements within existing rights-of-way.

C. Projects specifically identified in the City of Carlton, Transportation System Plan.

D. Acquisition of right-of-way for public road, highways, and other transportation improvements designated in the City of Carlton, Transportation System Plan.

E. Construction of a street or road as part of an approved subdivision or partitioning.

(Ord. 619, 2003)

Construction, reconstruction, or widening of highways, road, bridges or other transportation projects that are:

A. Not improvements designated in the City of Carlton, Transportation System Plan.

B. Not designed and constructed as a part of an approved subdivision, partitioning or planned unit development. (Ord. 619, 2003)

Projects requiring a conditional use permit shall be reviewed and findings made to comply with the following criteria:

A. The project is compatible with existing land use and social patterns, including noise generation and safety.

B. The project is designed to minimize avoidable environmental impacts to wetlands, wildlife habitat, air and water quality, cultural resources, and scenic qualities.

C. The project preserves or improves the safety and function of the facility through access management and other design features.

D. The project includes provision for bicycle and pedestrian circulation as consistent with the comprehensive plans and other requirements of this title. (Ord. 619, 2003)