Roadway and Driveway gates are allowed if they comply with the Fire Department Standard Details and Specifications for Security Gates for access roadways and driveways and the criteria in Table 19.48.040 or the gates were in existence prior to September 20, 1999, with necessary permits, if needed.
A. R-1, R2 and R3 Zoning District | A driveway gate may be installed after a Fence Exception is obtained and shall meet the following: 1. Driveway gate shall be setback a minimum of 30 feet from the front and/or street side property lines; 2. Applicant must provide evidence that the gates are needed for demonstrated security and/or demonstrated safety reasons; and 3. The Fire Department approves the locking mechanism and location of the gate. |
B. RHS Zoning District | Gates may be used to control access to private roads and driveways provided that the design of the gate, including location, dimension and the locking mechanism, are approved by the Director of Community Development after consultation with the Fire Department. |
C. Other Properties | Roadway and driveway gates may be approved through a fence exception if the development meets any one of the following conditions: 1. Is a mixed-use development, where the parking for different uses needs to be separated to assure availability of parking for each use 2. If a development include below-grade parking structure, where the gates are required to secure the below-grade parking; 3. If the gates are required for a development to obtain federal or State funding; 4. If the development is secluded; 5. If the gates are needed for demonstrated security and/or demonstrated safety reasons. |
D. Property located in other residentially zoned areas | |
(Ord. 2085, § 2 (part), 2011)