§ 8.6. Gated communities.

8.6.1.

Gates installed in subdivisions with more than one lot shall comply with the following:

A.

Plan approval and a permit shall be obtained prior to installing any gates. The permit fee shall be calculated in accordance with applicable building permit fees. Gates shall not prohibit public access to dedicated areas as defined within the regulations.

B.

No gate shall be installed within the county's right-of-way.

C.

The gate shall not create a dead end street without first installing a cul-de-sac conforming to the county's standards on a dead end street exceeding 250 feet in length.

D.

Gates shall provide for stacking distance, turnaround and emergency vehicle access as required by the county.

E.

Gate permits may be denied based on traffic conditions, interconnectivity needs, and when not in compliance with adopted guidelines.