HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 4579 ORDINANCE NO. 4579
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 171 .01 OF THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ADD NEW SUBSECTION (D)
RESTRICTING THE INSTALLATION OF GATES FOR
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS
WHEREAS, the 2020 Plan recommended by the Planning Commission and
adopted by the City Council after numerous lengthy public hearings and debate
recommends against walled and gated residential subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, except for rare circumstances such as a gated retirement facility,
there is no security justification for residential neighborhoods and new residential
subdivisions to be gated; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Plan encourages connectivity between residential
subdivisions to foster the feeling of community and trust throughout Fayetteville.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS :
Section 1 : That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby
amends §171 .01 Miscellaneous Provisions of Chapter 171 : Streets and Sidewalks by
adding new subsection (D) as shown below:
"(D) Gated streets not allowed in most residential subdivisions
"No residential subdivision or apartment complex shall be
constructed with a gate across a street without prior express
approval by resolution of the City Council that finds that
security considerations favoring a gate outweigh aesthetic
considerations and the city' s policies in favor of connectivity,
openness and neighborliness."
PASSED and APPROVED this the 1st day of June, 2004.
APPROVED:
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NAME OF FILE: Ordinance No.4579
CROSS REFERENCE:
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1 06/01/04 JAIderman Agenda Request Form
2 draft ordinance
3 06/04/04 memo to Don Marr & Lioneld Jordan
4 06/11/04 Affidavit of Publication
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FOR: COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 1, 2004
FROM:
ALDERMAN DON MARK and ALDERMAN LIONELD JORDAN
ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT:
An Ordinance To Amend §171 .01 Of The Unified Development Code To Add New
Subsection(D) Restricting The Installation Of Gates For Residential Subdivisions
APPROVED FOR AGENDA:
MARK, Alderman Da
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LIONELD AN, Alderman at
i Attorney (as to form) Date
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND § 171 .01 OF THE UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE TO ADD NEW SUBSECTION (D)
RESTRICTING THE INSTALLATION OF GATES FOR
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS
WHEREAS, the 2020 Plan recommended by the Planning Commission and
adopted by the City Council after numerous lengthy public hearings and debate
recommends against walled and gated residential subdivisions; and
WHEREAS, except for rare circumstances such as a gated retirement facility,
there is no security justification for residential neighborhoods and new residential
subdivisions to be gated; and
WHEREAS, the 2020 Plan encourages connectivity between residential
subdivisions to foster the feeling of community and trust throughout Fayetteville.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1 : That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby
amends §171 .01 Miscellaneous Provisions of Chapter 171 : Streets and Sidewalks by
adding new subsection (D) as shown below:
"(D) Gated streets not allowed in most residential subdivisions
"No residential subdivision or apartment complex shall be
constructed with a gate across a street without prior express
approval by resolution of the City Council that finds that
security considerations favoring a gate outweigh aesthetic
considerations and the city's policies in favor of connectivity,
openness and neighborliness."
PASSED and APPROVED this the 1 st day of June, 2004.
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By:
DAN COODY, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk
FAYETTE& LE
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
City Clerk Division
113 West Mountain
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Telephone: (479) 575-8323
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
To: Alderman Marr
Alderman Jordan
From: Clarice Buffalohead-Pearman
City Clerk Division
Date: June 4, 2004
Re: Ordinance No. 4579
Attached is a copy of the above ordinance passed by the City Council, June 1 , 2004, amending § 171 .01 of
the Unified Development Code, to restrict installation of gates for residential subdivisions.
This ordinance will be recorded in the city clerk's office and microfilmed. If anything else is needed please
let the clerk's office know.
Attachment(s)
cc: Nancy Smith, Internal Auditor
NORTHIJEST ARKANSAS#DITION
Arkansas Democrat IV 05azei#e
AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
I , 0 do solemnly swear that I am
Leg I Clerk of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Northwest .Arkansas
Times newspaper, printed and published in Lowell , Arkansas, and that
from my own personal knowledge and reference to the files of said
publication , that advertisement of:
'b E was inserted in the regular editions on
"` Publication Charge : $ IM 1 33 RECEIVED
Subscribed and sworn to before me this JUN 15 2004
day f 2004. CI NOF FAYETTEVILLE
'` CLERK'S OFFICE
ORDINANCE NO. 4670
UNIED
Notary Public �PEVEOLOPMENT RDINANCE CODEA TON ADD171 .01 NEW SUSSECTIONFI(0)
'RESTRICTING THE INSTALLATION OF GATES FOR
ESIDENTLAL SUBDIVISIONS
My Commission Expires: �' � �G7 ERs. the 2020 Plan recommended by the Planning Of Fopffevillille
Commission and adopted by the City Council after numerous
lengthy Public hearings and debate recommends against walled aM gated residential subdivisions: end
WHEREAS, except for rare circumstances such as a gated retirement facility, there Is no security
justification for residential neighborhoods and now residential subdivisions to be gated: and
" Please do not pay from Affidavit. WHEREAS, the 2020 Plan encourages connisoMy between residential subtlivislons to foster the feeling
of community and trust throughout Faystrigla.
An invoice will be sent.
NOW, THEREFORE, EE R RESOLVED EY THE CRY COUNCIL OF THE CRY OF
FAYETTMLLE, ARIUNSAS:- '
Section 1: That Ne City Council of he City of Fayitteryle, Arkansas hereby amends §171.01
Miscellaneous Provisions of Chapter 171: Streets and Sidawfaks by adding new subsection (D) as
shown below:
OFFICIAL, SERI, r(D) Gated streets not allowed in most residents] subdivisions
SHERI DENISE SUTTON ,No residential subdwl
Msion or apartment complex shall be stmt ed with a gate across a street tou
NOTARY PUBLIC . ARI{ANSAS Prior express approval by resolution of the Dry Council that foes Net security considerations favoring a
WASHINGTON COUNTY gate outweigh eestheac considerations and the City's policies In favor of conrrecNity, opemess and
neighborliness.'
COMMISSION EXP, OS Ol 07 PASSED =4 APPROVED this 1st day of June, 2004.
APPROVED:
By:
DAN COODY, Mayor
ATTEST:
SO
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