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e e ORIG\NAL c. Unless the Director determines that the original count did not represent normal conditions or in case of malfunction of the traffic counting device, recounts will not be performed for a period of one (1) year. 7. The Director will consider the comments, recommendations and results of all studies for determination as to whether the street is eligible for traffic hump installation. a. If the street is determined not to be eligible, the Applicant will be notified in writing of the decision, stating the reason for denial. The decision of the Director is final. b. Denied requests may not be resubmitted for a period of one (1) year. c. If the street is determined to be eligible, the street will be placed on a list of streets eligible for traffic hump installation. d. Approved traffic hump requests will be installed as permi tted by the available budget. Should funds not be available, the installation will be placed on a list for up to three (3) years. F. TRAFFIC HUMP LOCATION 1. The Director will determine the final location of all traffic humps in accordance with the guidelines of this Policy and safe traffic engineering principles. 2. Traffic humps may be located in front of residences that have signed the petition. Traffic humps will not be placed in front of residences that have not signed the petition, unless the Applicant secures written permission from the affected resident. 3. Subsequent occupants of homes where traffic humps have been placed may not request their removal, except as outlined in Section G. of this Policy. 4. The street must have adequate sight distances to safely accommodate the placement of the traffic hump as determined by the Director. 5. Traffic humps will normally be placed between 200 and 600 feet apart. Other spacing may be used based upon engineering judgement. The following guidelines will be considered when determining traffic hump placement.