10.20.11
CPTED MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
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Visited site Accessed interior
Every “NO” checked is an indication of improvement needed.
Lighting, line of sight, and other visibility issues:
YES NO NA
1. All doorways (front, side, rear, garage, basement) that open to the outside are well lit.
2. The main entrance is at least partially visible from the street.
3. There is a peephole in the front door of individual apartment/condo units.
4. Windows on all sides of the building have full visibility of the property.
5. Ground floor windows are clearly visible and not covered by vegetation.
6. All windows (ground and upper floor, basement, garage) have adequate locks.
7. The driveway and/or parking spaces are visible from either the front or back door and at least
one window.
8. Front facing balcony railings, fences, or walls are constructed of transparent material.
Recommended material is strong, high quality, wrought-iron picket-type fencing with pointed
tips or low fencing around the perimeter or adequate landscaping to perform the same function.
9. Exterior stairs are designed so that persons going up and down the stairs can see through the
stairs and railing.
10. Sidewalks, all areas of the yard, and walkways are well lit to distinguish form and movement.
Lights are kept clear of trees and landscaping. If on poles, poles are preferably low to ground.
11. Landscaping is kept trimmed up to 2 feet off the ground and trees with 6 feet clearance below
canopy.
12. Parking garage is well lit and walls and ceilings are painted white or other light color to
maximize lighting.
13. Entries from garage to building interior have key or electronic access.
14. Parking garage has vehicle sensors and automatic closing gates to prevent people from
following vehicles inside.
15. Garage signage is provided stating: Please make sure garage door is closed before proceeding.
16. Building numbers, accesses, recesses, corners, walls are illuminated.
17. Porch lights are under control of building manager/owner, not apartment user.
18. Motion sensor lights are visible around the property.
19. Landscaping, including berms, does not create blind spots or hiding spots.
Clearly defined spaces:
20. Property lines and private areas are well-defined with plantings, pavement treatments, short
walls, or fences.
21. The property encourages interaction between neighbors with low property-division fences,
bushes, or landscaping transitions.
22. Walkways, landscaping directs visitors to the proper entrance and away from private areas.
23. The street address is clearly visible from the street with numbers 5 inches high made of
reflective material.
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