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Rutherford County approves ordinance to allow third‑party traffic‑study reviews, shifts review costs to developers
Summary
The county commission voted Nov. 14 to amend its zoning ordinance (ORD24‑004) to allow third‑party traffic engineering reviews paid for by applicants, citing staff need for outside technical expertise while retaining the commission's final authority.
Rutherford County commissioners on Nov. 14 approved an amendment to the county zoning ordinance to authorize third‑party review of traffic studies, with any fees to be paid by the applicant.
Planning Director Doug DeMasi told the commission the change would allow the county to contract with an outside traffic engineer to review methodologies and assumptions in developer‑submitted traffic studies. "We're looking at, first of all, the technical aspect of it," DeMasi said, adding the outside consultant would also help evaluate regulatory requirements and advise staff.
Supporters said the amendment is…
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