§ 54-121. Findings.

(a)

It is vital to the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Pinellas County that law enforcement and emergency vehicles gain timely entry into developments with access limited by security gates.

(b)

Currently, each gated development has its own unique method of providing access to emergency vehicles, including remote control devices, keys, cards and emergency phone numbers.

(c)

Due to the growing prevalence of gated developments in the area, it has become burdensome and confusing for emergency personnel to carry different access devices for all of the gated developments in the area.

(d)

The consequences of delay or confusion over how to gain entry into a particular development could be tragic.

(e)

It is in the interest of public health, safety and welfare to ensure that gated developments provide a uniform method of access by law enforcement and emergency vehicles which will reduce confusion and shorten response times to emergencies, thereby potentially saving lives.

(Ord. No. 98-4, § 1, 1-6-98)