Article II — Gated Developments

17.620.200 General requirements.

In addition to article I, the regulations in this article II apply to gated single-unit dwelling and duplex dwelling developments of three or more dwellings on a development site greater than 2.5 acres. The regulations establish permit requirements and design and operational standards for these gated developments. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 20130007 § 1)

Gated single-unit dwelling and duplex dwelling developments of three or more dwellings on a development site greater than 2.5 acres require a planning and design commission conditional use permit. (Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)

The design and operational standards in this section apply when reviewing a conditional use permit for a gated development under this article II.

• A. Design and location of gates shall conform to the requirements of chapter 17.508.

• B. Gated entrances shall be designed to allow vehicles to turn around within the driveway, without backing into the adjacent street, except on minor local streets.

• C. Gates shall be designed to provide 24-hour access by authorized maintenance and service providers, such as utilities, mail, parcel delivery, and cable.

• D. Gate designs shall include emergency hardware to ensure proper emergency access to the satisfaction of the city fire, police, transportation, and utilities departments.

• E. One pedestrian access gate shall be provided at each gated driveway entrance.

• F. "Anti-directional" devices, such as metal spikes that can cause tire damage, are prohibited at entrances and exits.

• G. Covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) shall be established and recorded for the gated development. The CC&Rs shall identify, and at all times keep in effect, a legal entity responsible for maintaining the gates and associated features. (Ord. 2017-0061 § 83; Ord. 2013-0020 § 1; Ord. 2013-0007 § 1)