(A) Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to security devices on building openings which face public streets in all nonresidential zones in the city. Security devices on building openings which do not face public streets are exempt from the provisions of this section.
(B) Definition. For the purposes of this section, a SECURITY DEVICE shall be defined as a gate, bars, grille or other such physical barrier intended to protect and secure a building, structure or storefront from unauthorized intrusion.
(C) Procedure. Approval of the Director of Community Development shall be required for the installation of any interior-mounted retractable or openable security device in any nonresidential zone. Approval of the Design Review Board shall be required for the installation of any security device in any nonresidential zone which is not retractable or not openable or is mounted on the exterior of a building.
(D) Standards for approval; retractable or open-able interior mounted security devices. The Director of Community Development shall approve a zoning clearance for a retractable or openable security device if the installation conforms to all of the following standards:
(1) Security devices shall be permitted for windows, doors, perches or other building openings, provided that such devices are mounted on the interior side of the building. Security devices shall be retractable or openable and concealed from public view during business hours. Any associated mechani-cal equipment or housing shall also be concealed from public view.
(2) Security devices shall be architecturally integrated with the design of the building.
(3) The installation shall comply with all applicable regulations of the Fire and Police Depart-ments and the Building Division.
(E) Standards for approval; exterior mounted or fixed, non-retractable or non-openable security devices. The Design Review Board may approve a zoning clearance for an exterior mounted or a fixed, non-retractable or non-openable security device if the installation conforms to all of the following standards:
(1) Security devices, bars and decorative wrought iron grillwork may be permitted for windows or other building openings.
(2) Decorative wrought iron grillwork or gates may also be permitted for doors, porches, breezeways and other building openings. Such grill-work must be openable or retractable and concealed from view during business hours.
(3) Exterior mounted security shutters are also permitted provided that such devices are retract-able and are concealed from view during business hours.
(4) Security devices shall be architecturally integrated with the design of the building, shall be aesthetically attractive and shall not overwhelm or dominate the building.
(5) The installation shall comply with all applicable regulations of the Fire and Police Departments and the Building Division.
(F) Immediately upon any change, modification or alteration in the building or use of the premises to which any existing nonconforming security devices relate, all such devices shall become unlawful and shall be removed or abated as provided in this code.
('86 Code, § 23.44.075) (Ord. 4141, passed - - ; Am. Ord. 4735, passed 5-14-18) Penalty, see § 1.12.010