Gated subdivisions shall be approved by the town upon the allowance of a special use permit. Before an application for the permit is approved, there shall be findings that the following general standards are met:
(a) The use will not materially endanger public health, safety, and general welfare.
(b) The use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property.
(c) The use is consistent with any adopted area plans that encompass the property subject to the application.
(d) Subdivision roads within gated subdivisions shall remain private.
(e) Subdivision roads shall be paved following the North Carolina Department of Transportation Road Standards and shall comply with the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code standards.
(f) The subdivision gate and access road for ingress and egress shall be compliant with the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code and subject to approval by the Planning Department, Fire Department, Police Department, and Public Works Department.
(g) An easement shall be granted to the town to guarantee access for Public Safety, Public Works, and Planning Department.
(h) An entity other than the town, such as property owners, homeowner's association, community group, property management company, or similar type of organizations, shall be responsible for upkeep and maintenance.
(i) The gated ingress/egress areas, along with the exterior gate(s) encompassing the development, shall be kept in working order and shall be repaired and/or replaced in the event they are disabled and/or damaged.
(j) The development shall comply with the requirements outlined in the Code of Chapters Part 5 Municipal Utilities, Chapter 1, Water Supply and Distribution, and Chapter 2, Sewer Collection and Disposal. (Ord. of / /; Ord. of 6/28/21)