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A building permit issued by the City is required when gates are installed over private streets and driveways. The following requirements shall be met:

A. Gates which serve 10 or more dwelling units shall have an Opticom activation system or an equivalent and compatible system that is approved by the Fire Marshal.

B. Gates shall have rapid-entry key capabilities compatible with the Fire District per IFC Section 506.

C. All electrically-activated gates shall have default capabilities to the unlocked position.

D. The minimum clear width of a gate shall be compatible with the street or driveway required width.

E. Gates that might be obstructed by the accumulation of snow shall not be installed.

F. A vehicular turn around shall be provided in front of the gate.

Gates on residential driveways shall be set back from the right-of-way line a minimum of 20 feet. Gates on private streets and commercial and multifamily driveways shall be set back from the right-of-way line a minimum of 60 feet. [Ord. 501 § 3, 2009.]