A. Gated Communities Defined: For purposes of this section, "gated communities" shall include all housing developments, apartment and townhouse complexes, and all other residential communities which have limited access electronic gates for ingress into and egress from the community.
B. City Approval Required: Gated communities must be approved by the city council during the land subdivision or building permit review processes. Only developments with city approved private roads or drives shall be permitted. No public street may be gated.
C. Single Opening Gate Requirements:
1. Width: Minimum clear width of twenty two feet (22') from curb face to curb face for one-way or two-way traffic.
2. Vehicle Turnarounds: Drives shall be arranged to provide the ability for a vehicle to turn around without backing into the street.
3. Gate Setback: Minimum of sixty feet (60') from curb line or end of abutting street.
D. Dual Opening Gate Requirements:
1. Width: Minimum clear width of fourteen feet (14') per lane from curb face to curb face on both sides of a median.
2. Obstruction Setback: Minimum forty five feet (45') from curb line to first obstruction.
3. Gate Setback: Minimum of sixty feet (60') from curb line or end of abutting street.
4. Vehicle Turnarounds: Drives shall be arranged to provide the ability for a vehicle to turn around without backing into the street.
E. Requirements Of Emergency Rapid Access Devices For Gated Communities:
1. Definition: For purposes of this section, "emergency rapid access devices" include rapid access key boxes, switch control devices, security padlocks, and the locks and keys used in such devices, which shall be UL certified and approved by the city manager or his designee.
2. Installation: All gated communities shall install rapid access key boxes or switch-control devices at the primary gated entrance on the gate control panel that are readily visible and accessible. All secondary gated entrances/exits shall have key boxes, switch-control devices, or security padlocks. The city of Harrah hereby specifies standard installation of KNOX hardware to meet this requirement.
3. Open Position: All gates will remain in the OPEN position (unassisted) until gate device is reset.
4. Battery Backup: Automatic gates shall have a battery backup.
5. Automatic Release: In the event of a power failure, the gear or locking mechanism shall release, allowing the gate to be opened manually.
F. Time For Compliance: All existing gated communities shall have six (6) months from the date this section becomes effective to comply with this section prior to occupancy. All new gated communities shall comply with this section at the time of installation of the gates; and no occupancy shall be permitted in the community until compliance has been certified by the fire chief of the city.
G. Responsible Person/Entity: For existing gated communities, the person/entity responsible for compliance with this section shall be the person/entity responsible for maintenance of the gated access. For new gated communities, the person/entity responsible for compliance with this section shall be the developer or builder of the gated community. (Ord. 2001-07, 5-17-2001)